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 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 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 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 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…]