Day 1114 – Mae sai to ban don chai
Day 1114 8th August 2019 25 miles (Mae sai to ban don chai ) Average speed 9.3 mph Top speed 19 mph I visited the Wat Tham Pla or Monkey Cave temple on my way from Mae Sai Ruenview resort. 300 baht.
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Day 1112 – Chiang Khong to Chiang Saen
Day 1112 6th August 2019 50 miles (Chiang Khong to Chiang Saen ) Average speed 10.5 mph Top speed 40 mph A good day back in the saddle. I was awake at 6, I tried to get back to sleep but with no rain and good conditions I decided to leave, had breakfast of omelette … [Read more…]
Day 1111- Chiang Khong
Day1111 5th August 2019 Chiang Khong Another day off bike. Another day of rest and rain dodging. I got up at 9 and had coffee and sarnies from 7/11. I went for a swim and then a walk. I had a Thai massage for 200 baht and cleaned my bike before another swim and Thai … [Read more…]
Day 1110 – Chiang Khong
Day 1110 4th August 2019 Chiang Khong A day off the bike A day of r&r hiding from the rain. Namkhong resort 162 baht.
Day 1109 – Huay Xai to Chiang Khong
Day 1109 3rd August 2019 15 miles (Huay Xai to Chiang Khong ) Average speed 10 mph Top speed 24 mph A good day back on the bike. Farewell Lao and hello again Thailand. I’ve had a great time in Laos and met some wonderful people. Unfortunately the friendship bridge across the Mekong is not … [Read more…]
Day 1108 – Pak Beng to Huay xai
Day 1108 2nd August 2019 1 mile (Pak Beng to Huay xai ) Average speed 6.2 mph Top speed 23 mph A good day of cruising again. I even managed 30 mins sleep! I got up at 7 and had brekkie of omelette sandwich and two coffees with a chicken baguette for the boat. I … [Read more…]
Day 1107 – Luang Prabang to Pak Beng by slow boat.
Day 1107 1st August 2019 5 miles (Luang Prabang to Pak Beng by slow boat. ) Average speed 9.4 mph Top speed 20 mph Time for a change of pace although the pace is probably the same but without the pedalling. Day one of my slow boat trip along the Mekong. Bike tied to the … [Read more…]
Day 1106 – Luang Prabang
Day 1106 31st July 2019 24 miles (Luang Prabang ) Average speed 9.7mph Top speed 30 mph Today I went to visit the Tat Sae Waterfalls On the way back to the hostel I found the Luang Prabang Stadium Sunrise hostel 45000
Day 1105 – Luang Prabang
Day 1105 30th July 2019 Luang Prabang A day off for r&r, and a bit of sightseeing
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