March 28. Kaeng Sopha to Nam Ang. 120k. Set off late. Enjoyed a couple of capuchinos. Decided to turn off the main road early on to a back road which climbed through the hills and around a big lake before rejoining … Continue reading
Category Archives: Vietnam
March 27. Day off. Wow, it’s weird having a day off after 12 days riding everyday. I guess that’s made a little harder as this morning it’s raining so I’m twiddling my thumbs a bit. I slept for almost 12 … Continue reading
March 23. Kalasin to Khon Kaen. 80k Good ride. Fast 30k average, getting stronger. The temperature hit 40 degrees today. I learnt that Titanium, if left in the sun, will burn your leg if you touch it, it gets really … Continue reading
21 March. Savannakhet to Phueng Daet. Bit of a recovery ride today. Just as well as crossing the border took some time. More than I thought. I brought some food (rice and pork) and Sat with a guy who kept … Continue reading
Wednesday 15th of March. 127km, Hoi An to Houng Thuy. Left Hoi An. My favourite place in Vietnam! Relaxed, friendly, pretty and somewhere I have now made many friends. If you ever go to Vietnam you must visit. You’ll be … Continue reading
Haven’t been doing much for the last few weeks preparing my route, packing my stuff, getting insurance as I haven’t had any for about 8 months ????. Im leaving a lot of stuff behind for a friend to take back … Continue reading
Leaving this time felt a bit different I guess coming back after a long period away, spending Christmas at home. Seeing my girls again, family and friends made it harder. On the plane I started feeling ill. I’ve had a … Continue reading
Sorry to post this again. It was hacked so I removed it. No pictures this time. Just text. Last blog seems like years ago. So…. I Flew back from Vientiane, the capital of Laos so I could house sit for … Continue reading
Last blog ! Hope you have enjoyed being part of the trip X. 12 July. 60 miles. Left Vang Vieng and headed for the capital Vientiane. Very hot now as I’m at a much lower altitude. Humidity is also higher … Continue reading
18th of June 35 miles. A great climb to start with today went on for about 1hr 30min then levelled a bit although into a headwind so still had to pedal hard. I like the shorter legs where you can … Continue reading