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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…]
Day 1095 20th July 2019 33 miles (Vientiane to ba khoksivilai ) Average speed 10.6 mph Top speed 23 mph I was awake for a good breakfast of fried eggs with salad and coffee. Then I rested in the dormitory with the Chinese and checked out at 12. On the ride to the football stadium … [Read more…]
Day 1094 19th July 2019 Vientiane Today I spent some more time on the bike and relaxing a bit Tomorrow I will be celebrating 3 years since I left London. I hope to be watching two games of football at the Laos national stadium near Vientiane. My third bike computer tells me that … [Read more…]