I have started writing up the trip. Click on the link to the right that says Kirsty's TRIP TO LAOS to find out what I did. At this stage the page contains an outline of each day, and I have expanded Day One.
The picture is of the Challengers! Notice that we are smiling. This is because this photo was taken before we started riding.

Today I had a slower start than I expected, waking up early, having breakfast, writing some of my web page and then going back to sleep. I made it into Melbourne to meet Deb for lunch, and then cruised around Little Collins Street in search of some interesting clothes. I was looking for some funky pieces for work, and am now happy that I have found things to suit me. Shops that I spent some time in include:
Baku
Ink
Coccolare
Dangerfield
Sidewalk Soul
Melko

Anyhow I think I have sampled enough of the delights of the shops of Melbourne for the moment, and plan to head out to St Kilda tomorrow to soak up the atmosphere and be a bit more of a tourist.