MARGARET SEWELL, AUSTRALIA, THE MEKONG FROM LAOS TO CHINA, SEP 2017
I am writing to thank you all for making my recent cruise from Luang Prabang to Jinghong such an enjoyable and memorable experience.
As you know this was not my first Pandaw cruise and I loved it as usual. All the wonderful features that make a Pandaw cruise so special were well and truly in evidence while I was with you. The great food, the impeccable service from the bar and dining staff, the skillful abilities of the young sailors at clearing a path for us through the jungle followed by their supporting hands as we climbed up the often slippery and steep riverbanks was very much appreciated by all of us. The quality of the food is such that I never have to worry about stomach problems. Most of all the Pandaw ambience is so unique.
It was a pity that you had to leave us Saroeung. Bee did a great job but you were still missed. However, Brian said that you would soon be back.
What a fantastic river the Mekong is! Despite what I’d read about it, I was still amazed at the speed, the water level, the steepness of the mountains rising directly out of the river, the noise and turmoil we saw and felt was incredible. Captain Houmphanh you did a terrific job, even providing us with excitement along the way when we ran into the jungle one night. It was a true expedition.
We are all looking forward to hearing from Somphet about that little boy who had the sight problem. It will be great if we can help him.
As always, I’ve been very restless since I returned home, so much so that I’ve booked another cruise in Burma for a week next month!
So thanks again to you and all those friendly, smiling, professional people who make up the crew of Laos Pandaw.
