For the first time on this trip, we watched the sunrise from inside the little yellow tent. Pure bliss to spend the night out in the countryside and waking to birds chirping in the trees. It was a perfect night for it too. The moon was bright, the air cooled down pleasantly and we knew […]
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Willie Weir : November 30th, 2012 We decided to give up the easy ride on pavement for a secondary road. It was only 45 kilometers, much of that downhill, but it took us all day. The muddy, rocky road wound its way through coffee plantations and small villages. Not many large vehicles take this route. So heavily packed scooters act as […] Willie Weir : November 29th, 2012 Lunch stops continue to be a window into the lives of the local people. We found this little roadside kitchen after visiting a tranquil waterfall swimming hole a couple of kilometers off the main road. The basket of sauces and chili on the table, fresh greens, and giant pots of soup are sure signs of […] Willie Weir : November 28th, 2012 In Thailand, we met a French family of six, traveling by bicycle. Sometimes the logistics of travel can seem daunting, but for parents cycling with four kids (ages 5, 9, 11, and 13)?! We found it hard to imagine. So when we met with them again, we asked if we could travel with them for […] Willie Weir : November 27th, 2012 We weren’t going to make it into Laos yesterday. We had already decided to hang out at the border town so we could cycle in cooler weather. But an email informed us that our cycling friends Sergai and Adrienn had just pedaled into Pakse, only 40 kilometers away. That was motivation enough to cross. We […] |
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