We are now in Vang Vieng having ridden from Luang Prabang after 2 days spent doing our own thing.
We ventured to the waterfall just out of LP. A natural huge beautiful waterfall. The water was so clear, blue and very freshing to swim in.
so nice to feel my skin cool for a while and not sweaty and clammy.
Oh how I have forgotten the heat of Asia this time of year.
We found a great bar in LP, Ikon Bar run by a Hungarian woman whom had been living in LP for 10 years. Interesting decorations with quotes and photos around. We had a very freshing cocktail and chatted to Lisa.
At last we found good coffee and cake! My body enjoyed the caffeine and sugar after a few days of drinking Laos coffee which is so strong and bitter.
We headed out of luang Prabang for the hardest days riding. 2 big hills 700m climb over 16km, some down hill, then 1,300m climb over 20km.
I managed the first one, and got 6-7 km into the second heartbreak hill and gave up. The sun was out and the air was so humid.... the air conditioned Van was the best option. Carole was already in the van and Chris joined a just up the road from me. Jamie was the only one who managed the whole ride.
Our stop at Kiew Ka Cham was very very basic, primitive in fact.. At least it was a little cooler on the mountain top. Awoken by the roosters out the window at 5am! We headed to Kasi. More up hill to start with, then a magnificent down hill, the scenery was spectacular, the roads pretty good..
Kasi is just a pass thru place, our guest house doubles as bus stop for those traveling to Luang Prabang.
Off again this morning for Vang Vieng 57km. A lot of down hill today... Yeh....we arrived jet before lunch which was nice. In time to have some lunch and walk around the township, which isn't much. A big stop for man backpackers who come to do the tubing down the river. Which could be fun, apart from the very very brown colour of the water...
We Find a cafe for an iced caffe latte and to watch the afternoon rain shower and the passing people parade.
VV is surrounded by limestone peaks, caves and the river. The view from our guest house room is fantastic. Very nice room with aircon, soft mattresses and pillows!
Tomorrow is our last day riding, 80 km to Vientiane the capital of Laos.
So far I have ridden about 400km. The uphills have been tough in the heat, but the down hills are the rewards for the effort.. It feels like a great achievement.
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