Goodbye is the hardest part of wandering and though I am used to it now, it’s still a bittersweet feeling when I have to part ways with the nicest people I met in my journey.
It was time for me to get back to Thailand, make my way to eventually back home a bit before I can go back to Laos. It was difficult to part ways with King, the barista I met and is one of the nicest people during my trip in Laos. She always makes me beautiful latte art and tries her hardest to make it special. It was such a nice time in Laos that I got to wake up and drink coffee with beautiful latte art for the last three weeks. Thanks to her and the other staff, I got to pick up laotian and had the privilege to drink delicious and beautiful coffee.
While drinking my morning coffee, I was always bothering her with my silly questions about words in laotian. As a falang, they find it intriguing that I am learning their language. That being said, they were all really nice about it and that’s why I picked it up faster.
Not to mention, during the time I spent there, she inspired me to write a novel or a travelog under the title of 30 Days of Cappuccino. Once I roamed enough, I definitely would start drafting them and just polishing some of the experiences I encountered along the way. There were many stories that I wasn’t sharing here just because. But I am making sure to include them in my 30 Days of Cappuccino.
What I appreciate the most was when I had a bad day and looked sulky in the morning, King would make an extra special drink. As you can see above, it was a mocha and she decorated the drink with a tree and birds. It definitely made me feel better as I got to drink delicious coffee and a beautiful one.
Eventually, all the staff there, sort of knew what I liked as well. Cappuccino Hon(hot) (during the day) and Olieng House brew Yen(cold) during the evening. Though people say that I have to go to Vang Vieng, Luang Prabak, and Thakhek Loop, I was trapped with the amazing coffee. I don’t need much in life, just a good coffee, work, ngoen (money) 😉, and occasionally chattery and learning something new.
In that cafe, the coffee knowledge was also passed on to the patrons. Laotians can be curious about their coffee. They want to know what Colombian coffee tastes like, the notes, and the way to serve it. They were always enthusiastic about it and the staff were happily chatting with them explaining it all. It was not such a common interaction I saw in cafes back home nor in thailand. Perhaps I haven’t been seeing one yet but I just love the dynamic in that cafe where everyone can openly ask about coffee and interact with the barista without feeling awkward. When they don’t know, they are not afraid saying, “ I don’t know”.
On my last day there, King made me a pancake that paired so well with the mocha that I was drinking. I normally don’t drink too sweet coffee but that day, everything was sweet and It was something that really made my day and made it difficult for me to leave Laos. I definitely hope to come back soon to their cafe and Laos. She also left me some notes in laotian in my diary. I told her that it’s gonna be a reminder for me that I have to go back to Laos very soon!
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You were lucky to meet King, she sounds like a talented, wonderful person. Those designs you shared looked amazing.
I envy you, and all the others, that get to experience coffee in this, dare I say, savant kind of way. My digestion prevents me from drinking coffee, unless I’d like to have cramps that day. 😅
I also like the idea of a travel log turned novel. I might yoink that from you. 😁
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@grocko She is a wonderful person indeed! It's unfortunate that you can't drink coffee :( These days I limit my coffee consumption a lot as well as I need to keep my tolerance level in check haha.
I look forward reading the things from you :D
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King is really talented. I've seen videos, but I've never had such beautiful fancy coffee in real life. That tree, it looks perfect. Enjoy your coffee, Cemy!
@incublus yes! before I leave, I also wished that she would have her own coffee shop and we'd all visit her place. She's so bubbly and really nice that I definitely want the best for her. Even a few days apart, now I already miss waking up to a free beautiful coffee!
Hello Mrs. @macchiata what a beautiful tree of life the barista artist made in that café (coffee) is quite an art, it's the first time I see him at the top of the coffee this beautiful figure that tells us about love and the beauty of being alive every day with all our clans and lineages.
Have the best day possible, greetings from my beautiful Caribbean
@janitzearratia Indeed! she's very talented and I hope that she's going to be fine and have her own place one day.
Madam @macchiata I am sure that the satisfaction of success will come to you because of that gift, and talent that the Barista has I am sure with patience, discipline, and intelligence will allow her to have her own café this year, it is my heart desire.
An amazing way to present a cup of coffee. I admire the work of a barista. I loved the tree
#posh #hive #coffeetime
@tere.alv Thank you for sharing this story outside hive too. I rarely see her doing that, that's why I really appreciated it.
First of all, the coffee art is amazing and unique 👍
I'm now craving pancakes 😋
Yes, the hardest part of travelling is saying goodbye. It's special though when coffee is a highlight of the travel experience, and remember that you can always return:)))
@millycf1976 hehe I hope I can return very soon. I promised to see her and it was the place where I can just chill, have nice conversation about coffee. I hope to experience more things like that in the future as well. Have a nice day Milly!
What beautiful coffee art! King is indeed talented and I wouldn't mind meeting someone like her as well. :D Enjoy your trips and treasure these memories made.
@arrliinn hahaha yeah! She didn't really show off to others but she always makes it extra for me and I appreciated it. I hope to be back to laos very soon as I want to see her and drink the coffee made by her.
Finding friends is difficult and when you find one it is also difficult to leave and say good bye. Glad you found some friend there and oh King, I thought at first he is a boy but oh she's a girl. She is so good on decorating coffee. I like most the one with a tree an two flying birds.
@jenthoughts Yeah, I was surprised with the name but it's pronounced as Kin, with silent G. That one is super special and I felt thankful that she made it like that :)
Ah okay that was a unique name. You found a great friend there.
Coffee was King :-) - she made your days clearly. I can understand why it was hard to leave. I have never seen such creative art on coffee. I think I need to go back to Laos just for coffee. :-)
What lovely memories you gathered - indeed Laotian are nice people.
@momogrow You have to go there just for the coffee and if you ever go, let me know and I'll tell you the secret place haha. They're one of the nicest people I've encountered along the way though they may seem closed off but once you get to know them, they're very kind!
Gosh for sure - I will would let you know. I was there for only 1 1/2 weeks but had a good time. I will surely let you know if I ever go back there. Thank you.
Oh my! She's such an amazing person indeed! The tree design pulled me in and I really wanted to see what it was that was how I ended up reading the whole travel and fun story. Can't wait to actually read that travelog even though I know it'll take some time to build I second the opinion that you really should. She came up with the best title one could ever think of. Have a good one!
@teknon hahaha yeah, the coffee was fun and she's very creative. I personally wished that she could have her own cafe one day.
Maybe she will. She's smart so she may be thinking and working on it.
Mac, did you realize that you could survive with local coffee and maybe you won't need Starbucks in the future? 😱 So maybe that plan of living closer to nature and having coffee around or learning how to brew it yourself can happen sometime. I love that life project, I would definitely do it, just living with internet, coffee, green tea, and a little tiny house to get to after long trips out there I love!!!.
Safe trip back my dear @macchiata good thing you are taking with you nice memories and new friendships, I would totally be crying, I am very sentimental and easily get attached to nice people,again, I admire you 💖
Sounds like you found a good place to visit with some really friendly people. That definitely makes travel all the much easier.
Indeed! I love my journey over there and wished to come back soon!