Day 1083 8th July 2019 40 miles(Ban Phathoung to Thakhek ) Average speed 12 mph A good day even if mostly into a headwind. I got up late at 10 and after two large coffees courtesy of the staff kettle, I packed and had omelette with rice. I left at 12.15 and hit the road. … [Read more…]
Day 1081 6th July 2019 48 miles (Ban Nongchan To ban phathoung) Average speed 11.9 mph A good day riding through a new countryside, passing farms, mountains, paddy fields and animals, until the cows came home. Thuen view resort 50000
Day 1080 5th July 2019 13 miles (Cha lo to Ban nonchang Average speed 9.4 mph Time to say farewell Vietnam. It has been wonderful to make new friends and see some of this beautiful country. Laos next, bring it on. I got up late at 10.30 and couldn’t find breakfast in the rain so … [Read more…]
Day 1079 4th July 2019 40miles (Liem hoa to cha lo ) Average speed 10.5 mph A good day that ended with concern. I was awake from 2.30 am watching BBC news for updates of the women’s footy World Cup and then I got up at 7.30 and had tea. I changed the battery in … [Read more…]
Day 1078 3rd July 2019 35 miles (Phong Nha to liem hoa ) 24000 miles passed today. Computer not working so no average speed statistics Monsoon season has arrived, 36 hrs of constant rain so far. I got up at 9 for a good breakfast of omelette with baguette and tomato and two coffees. The … [Read more…]
Day 1077 2nd July 2019 Phong Nha A complete day off the bike and lots of r&r. I am shocked that my bunk bed companion has just paid for my dinner and a beer. He must be a very heavy sleeper!!
Day 1076 1st July 2019 15 miles (Phong Nha ) Average speed 10.5 mph A trip to the botanical gardens and waterfalls in a little bit of rain. I was awake at 9 for breakfast of greasy omelette and bread with coffee. Then as the hostel had no WiFi I checked into another hostel less … [Read more…]
Day 1075 30th June 2019 20 miles (Phong nha ) Average speed 8.8 mph Bóng Lai Valley ride. Today I rode the Bóng Lai Valley tourist trail, with lots of small farms and local colour. This is a recommended cycle trail which takes about half a day to ride. Phong nha Tarzan homestay. 30000
Day 1074 29th June 2019 38 miles (Dong Hoi to phong Nha ) Average speed 9.2 mph A very windy day. I got up late and left at 1200 after brekkie of scrambled eggs and coffee. Hotel Ahn 76000 dong.
Day 1073 28th June 2019 12 miles (Dong Hoi ) Average speed 8.2 mph A quiet day of shopping and meandering Buffalo hostel 90000