Day 1105 – Luang Prabang
Day 1105 30th July 2019 Luang Prabang A day off for r&r, and a bit of sightseeing
Author: Ermintrude
Day 1104 – Luang Prabang
Day 1104 29th July 2019 12 miles (Luang Prabang ) Average speed 9.1 mph Top speed 21 mph A day for rest and relaxation Sunrise hostel 45000 kip
Day 1103 – Xiang Ngeun To Luang Prabang
Day 1103 28th July 2019 20 miles (Xiang Ngeun To Luang Prabang) Average speed 9 mph Top speed 29 mph An easier (and drier ) day I arrived in Luang Prabang in time to enjoy a glorious sunset followed by a very welcome buffet Sunrise hostel. 45000
Day 1102 – Viewpoint to Xiang Ngeun
Day 1102 27th July 2019 46 miles (Viewpoint to Xiang Ngeun ) Average speed 9.8 mph Top speed 38 mph What a tough day. I got up at 5.30 to watch the sunrise over the valley, but it was mostly covered in cloud as was I. I gave the family 100000 kip for accommodating me … [Read more…]
Day 1101 – Dandin to viewpoint and restaurant.
Day 1101 26th July 2019 35 miles (Dandin to viewpoint and restaurant. ) Average speed 7.7 mph Top speed 30 mph What an incredible day. I checked out after a cold shower and went across the road for two cold coffees and a raspberry bun. Then I spotted a green bunjee to hold the … [Read more…]
Day 1100 – Vang Vieng to dandin.
Day 1100 25th July 2019 25 miles (Vang Vieng to dandin. ) Average speed 9.9 mph Top speed 24 mph What a tough day with lots of technical issues. I got up at 8 for another good breakfast but as it was raining, I was in no rush to get on the road so I … [Read more…]
Day 1099 – Vang Vieng.
Day 1099 24th July 2019 Vang Vieng. :A day off the bike to recover. I’ve had some tough days but that must rank as one of the hardest. Only 38 miles but through dusty tracks full of trucks, rutted sandy roads, three miles of pushing the bike up mountains, through jungle paths and constant rain. … [Read more…]
Day 1098 – To vang Vieng
Day 1098 23rd July 2019 37 miles (To vang Vieng) Average speed 6.5 mph Top speed 28 mph Probably my toughest day yet. I pushed the bike for at least 3 miles up mountains, through jungle and was terrified of the final descent through rocks and mud but I survived somehow. Real backpackers … [Read more…]
Day 1097 – Ban keun to Hinheuptay
Day 1097 22nd July 2019 32 miles (Ban keun to Hinheuptay ) Average speed 10.4 mph Top speed 32 mph A good day but a poorly one! I got up late and left at 12 after getting my drying back from the owner. Stupidity meant that I didn’t stop for noodles at the restaurant I … [Read more…]
Day 1096 – Ban khoksivilai to ban keun
Day 1096 21st July 2019 35 miles (Ban khoksivilai to ban keun) Average speed 10.5 mph Top speed 20 mph A good day. I got up late at 11 after another late night having dinner with Roger. I showered and packed and left at 12 not having to check out as I didn’t have a … [Read more…]