Way to Ta Fa, Laos

Its was a hard day for me. I did not expect hills all my way. I cycle 70km to Ta Fa. There is only one Guesthouse in Ta fa. The people can't understand what I am asking for. I push 5km 2 times in 70km. This was worse than Vietnam hills.Do you know what sheet is this? Luckily I was late, if not I might have meet a wild Elephant on my way to Ta Fa.Some people on way.

Houei Xai Laos to Ta Fa 29.6.08

The first Sign on the roadside.Some small wooden and bamboo houses behind me. People here are very poor. They eat sticky rice daily and sometimes with meat.They are poor but you see them smileling most of the time. They are happy they way they live.They grow corn, rice, pineapple, bananas and there is lights and water. They use well water or from small rivers nearby.A painting in a Buddha Temple

Mekong Boat crossing to Laos

I stay in Houan Xai near Mokong river. This is the room I paid 20rm for a nightThis two Lao girls are working in this Hotel. They can speak English. I got some information about Laos. The guide me all the way to Boten by hand Phone. If I have problem for logging or food I call her to talk with my phone in Lao. Its was very helpful for me.The Mokong river crossing by boat.Junction before going to Chiang Khong Town

On the way Chiang Khong

This are University students. Doing some study about the people living in the small village. They speak good English.It is very hot day my hand turn back sunburn. They compare my hands with them.A temple on the road side.Having picture with me before I start cycling to Chiang Khong.

Cycling Phya Rai to Chiang Khong

Cycling from Phya Rai to Chiang Khong is 70km. Chiang Khong is the end town in Thailand to Laos. I have to take a boat to cross the Mekong river to Houei Xai, Laos.Met a France cycling on the way and cycle with for about 10km. He went of saying I am slow. He cycle about 200km in 8 hours, He is retire from his job and living in Chiang Rai with Thai wife.This man is a kind man, I told him I need to eat there is no shop around to buy food. So I eat sticky rice with BBQ fish together with his family.

Cycling Chiang Rai to Phaya Mengrai

Wake at 5.30am, had some light breakfast. Cycling to Phaya Mengrai is 53km. It takes me about 4hrs. This road is small road and less traffic.My Bicycle is resting, at lake near Phaya Mengrai.I stop at junction to ask for direction to Chiang Khong. I met a friendly good speaking school teacher, She explain me very clearly. I never seen any Thai women speaking good English like her. The most expensive place I pay in my travel. It's call Bansuwan Resort. I pay 35RM for a night very clear and beautiful bed and toilet. Hope to go the best sleep. Today is my last day in Thailand. I will cycle to Chiang Khong and take a boat to cross the Mekong river to Laos.

Dinner at Night Bassar in Chiang Rai

This beautiful girls are to perform dance and sing songs for the guest daily. Many tourist can be seen here with their wife's and children's.They have all kinds of food, just name it you get it. Or you take a tour around the place to look for your food.