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…]
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.
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 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 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…]