OK as the senior (and only) American here in Hongsa I guess I am the one to write a little something about Thanksgiving in Hongsa.

We have several new things here in Hongsa just this month to help you for your Thanksgiving dinner:

ATM - yes, we now have an ATM in Hongsa! So if you are short on cash to get that turkey you can now get kip 24/7. Conveniently located about 100 meters from the market in that HUGE red box. (check to make sure it's plugged in first!)

Cocktail Bar - yes, a new 'cocktail bar' has opened just a short walk from the main market in the village just after the big bridge. In reality it's a slushy with a shot of vodka but who is complaining with all the flavors they have. Actually it's a nice garden setting, very Lao. I'll bet they would even come to your house and set up a table in your garden on Thanksgiving day! Cocktails before the Thanksgiving feast anyone? (this is where that Smirnoff Cranberry infused vodka comes in handy)

Crepe Maker - can you even begin to imagine! Here in Hongsa someone brought a crepe maker from the big city. The same style you see on the carts in Vientiane on the Mekong River Road (I can never remember the real name of that street). It just happens to be found at the before mentioned cocktail bar so if you have them bring the slushy maker to your garden then have them bring the crepe iron also. Pumpkin stuffed crepes for desert anyone?

Mahout Union - who wants to walk that turkey dinner off when you can ride up high on an elephant! The Mahouts in the district have gotten together to form a union. Now it's even easier to order elephant rides for the kids (and those who are kids at heart!).

Oddly enough I'm home alone again this year so it's just me and the Cranberry vodka but with a little luck I can find some turkey flavored Lays chips in the market.

Have a good one everyone! Gobble gobble!

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