I am sitting in Nan waiting for the group to arrive, they have sucessfully negotiated the overnight train from Bangkok and are now on their way to the staging point. Today will see an 8km trek into the Valley staying overnight in the Phu Pha foundation followed by a short 4km trek to the put in at Sop Muang tomorrow morning. Sun is out, conditions are good with the river running at medium level and after the pre trip survey the only thing of note at the moment is a tree we have to portage in the morning of river day two (not the guides favourite pastime :) so things are looking good for a great descent.

Robin