It seems that in this part of the country, "Happy" is a way of life. Unfortunately, in preserving this unique "island", the exact location must remain undisclosed. It is somewhere in the south, and the only way to get there is by boat.
This particular part of the Mekong is splattered with green, leafy islands.The depth of water, as well as the clarity, depends on the season. Nothing happens here too quickly, so you are best to just sit back, relax and watch the river go by.
It feels amazing to be in a place where nobody is concerned with rushing about, the river moving faster than anything, or anyone else, for that matter. It may well have something to do with the "happy" vibe found in many restaurants there.
Some of my favourite menu choices were, "All fried dinners will happily be made happy for 5oookip ($0.50), happy wedding party, happy birthday cake, please specify how happy you want your birthday cake. Tours, all tours are always knowledgeable, safe, memorable, and, of course, happy".
My personal favourite, "Hangover Brunch, scrambled eggs, garlic margarine, cheese baguette, french fries, 500mg paracetemol, 10mg valium, cold pepsi, fruit salad. US$4.00", which can if course be made happy!
Every couple of weeks, someone in the village may slaughter a cow, and it's roast dinner night. The beast is open roasted on the footpath, the incredible smell unescapeable. It will set you back about US$4.50 and includes salad, fries, bread, a few shots of local whisky and the biggest plate of meat you have ever encountered.
Just what you need after a day in the hammock.
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