Day 1093 – Vientiane
Day 1093 18th July 2019 9 miles (Vientiane ) Average speed 7.7 mph Top speed 17 mph Computer working A visit to a bike shop and then a relaxing time at the hotel New ihouse hotel 70000 kip.
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Day 1092 – Nakan to Vientiane
Day 1092 17th July 2019 60 miles (Nakan to Vientiane ) No computer A good day despite the wheel. I got up at 7.30 and showered with the thousands of ants sharing my bathroom and the beetle dying in the corner of the room. I packed and went for coffee at the cafe and used … [Read more…]
Day 1091 – Thouay To nakene
Day 1091 16th July 2019 10 miles. (Thouay To nakene) Computer broken after one drop too many. I went to Ban Na as recommended and passed a big temple on the way Then stopped briefly here Moukadameun leusha resort. 60000 kip.
Day 1090 – Pakxan to thouay
Day 1090 15th July 2019 42 miles (Pakxan to thouay ) Average speed 13.6 mph Another stressful day with concern over the rear wheel. I was awake at 8 despite not sleeping until 1.30 after watching England win the World Cup. I had coffee, showered and packed, then left at 11.30. As I checked out … [Read more…]
Day 1089 – Pakxan
Day 1089 14th July 2019 Pakxan A day off repairing spokes. Say mong khoune Guesthouse 80000 kip
Day 1088 – Pakkading to pakzan
Day 1088 13th July 2019 28 miles(Pakkading to pakzan ) Average speed 11.5 mph I got up at 8.30 and went for coffee nearby with local police and friendly guys. Back at shithole guesthouse I tried to true my wheel and find the best way to distribute weight. After trying to mount panniers on the … [Read more…]
Day 1087 – Vieng kham To pakkading
Day 1087 12th July 2019 32 miles (Vieng kham To pakkading ) Average speed 11.2 mph A good day that became a very bad day when looking for a place to sleep. I was awake at 3 am but managed to get some sleep, before taking omelette and coffee for breakfast. The staff did not … [Read more…]
Day 1086 – houaykhaomin gnai to Vieng kham
Day 1086 11th July 2019 47 miles (houaykhaomin gnai to Vieng kham ) Average speed 10.2 mph A long day. I got up at 5.30 feeling rather damp after a night of rain. The monks banging drums to call their parishioners to bring them food and offerings. Then lots of ladies turned up wearing sashes … [Read more…]
Day 1085 – Thakhek to houaykhaomin gnai
Day 1085 10th July 2019 32 miles (Thakhek to houaykhaomin gnai ) Average speed 9.6 mph A wonderful day riding off the main road after 10 miles of highway with no shoulder. I was awake late at 9 for coffees and a chat with ping pong, the owner, before a good breakfast of bacon and … [Read more…]
Day 1084 – Thakhek
Day 1084 9th July 2019 14 miles (Thakhek ) Average speed 8.4 mph I got up at 9 and after a couple of coffees I went to find a temple. Going along a good road I soon realised that I couldn’t cross a river to get there and backtracked to a pathway to the … [Read more…]