Their hopes were dashed, however, when they encountered rapids near the town of Kratie, in Cambodia, and a formidable series of cataracts called the Khone Falls, in southern Laos.
Kuid nende lootused purunesid, kui nad kohtasid Kambodžas Kratié linna lähistel kärestikke ning Lõuna - Laoses tervet rida hirmuäratavaid koskesid nimetusega Khone juga.