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                 Xavier 
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                France 
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                       Posted - 17/08/2015 :  10:06:36
                        
                        
                        
                      
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                       I never collected in Laos between December and February because it is winter, dry season and cold: arround 5°C in the morning at Luang Prabang,but warmer in the afternoon. In Laos, it is not "allowed" to go everywhere. In each village, you have to ask to the chief, talk ( a little) and employ a guide from the place (but it is cheap). When it is "no", just live.  Everywhere, be discreet. Never ask to the police or administration for collecting : they will obliged you to pay or employ a very expensive guide. Good luck.   | 
                     
                    
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