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<blockquote data-quote="nikhuzlan" data-source="post: 541030" data-attributes="member: 19744"><p><strong>Day 15, Wednesday, 20april2011 </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Today we go into Laos. Today is a little suspenseful as neither of us have ridden into Laos, but both aware of the horror stories at the border. </strong></p><p><strong>Besides, we are going in an entry point that's less known. Most use Chiang Khong. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>There's also the issue of fuel. We do not know where the pumps are. We are also unsure of the quality of roads near the border. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>So we left Nan a little anxiously.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng010.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We rode by this strange looking but standardised buildings. We have seen it elsewhere. Maybe its for grain storage...</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng022.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We expected poor roads, but it turned out some of the sections are surprisingly nice.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng057.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Somewhere near the border I saw this Temple thingy so I rode up for a picture.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng065.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>After another 20kms we stopped at this Guardpost. The GPS showed the road we are to follow is ahead, </strong></p><p><strong>but the soldiers told us to take the gravel road instead.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng087.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Thankfully it was dry.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng092.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Ivan on his GSA</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng095.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng103.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>A hut out of nowhere. Probably a lay bye. Where i come from, landowners build some form of shade for those travelling on foot so they can rest. </strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng110.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The road to the Border post at Chaloem Prakiat is made up of broken tarmac strewn with pebbles. </strong></p><p><strong>There were also steep inclines so there was no time for photos.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The Border Post.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng113.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>While we were awaiting paperwork processing, we saw two trucks laden with hardwood. Smuggling perhaps?</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng113a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We did not know it then but we require a Certificate of Conveyance issued by the Thais to enter Laos. </strong></p><p><strong>Our first attempt to enter Laos was denied so we had to turn back to get the Cert. </strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng114.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Finally</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng114a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We left Thailand after about one hour of CIQ Process. It was surprisingly simple, and we only tipped one officer there </strong></p><p><strong>Bhat100 for the filling up of two forms. We rode past the Thai Gates, onto the patch of 500metres of no-man's land, </strong></p><p><strong>switching over to the other side of the road as the Laos CIQ Complex to appear.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng123.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We parked just before the Lao Guardpost, the young soldier there insisting we recognise his importance by telling us </strong></p><p><strong>in detail how our bikes should be parked. He hints that not listening to him may result in denial of entry. I nodded respectfully.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng133.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>As we approach the Lao Complex, these containers/offices are spotted parked by the side of the road. They offer local vehicle insurance services.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng133a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We bought one each.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng133b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>This is the Customs and Immigration Building of Laos. It took us 20 minutes to clear the Laos side.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng135.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>As we were ready to go I noticed fluid seeping out of Ivan's bikes, around the rear axle. As we were entering Laos, </strong></p><p><strong>this little leak caused us some concern, but since it did not look serious, we rode anyway.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng166a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We rolled into Laos at 1400hrs, glad to be on the GS with its plush ride on roads made of broken tarmac. </strong></p><p><strong>After 4kms we arrived at a junction, which unfortunately has a signboard written in Lao. Our GPS was blank, </strong></p><p><strong>and roads appears near Oudom Xai, 130km away. But I know from Phil that there is a road that goes from Hongsa to Luang Prabang, </strong></p><p><strong>but its mostly dirt. We decided to turn left instead and head for Pak Beng, 40 kms away. Although there was no map in the GPS, </strong></p><p><strong>we felt secure riding the nicely paved road when we saw the milestones.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng184.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The nice road gave way to still nice unsurfaced road after 20kms.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng193.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng209.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The slash and burn activities were very obvious. We rode through two or three sections that were flaming and one </strong></p><p><strong>was big enough to warrant a picture.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng267.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The road came to an abrupt end at the banks of the 'Mighty' Mekong, which does not look very mighty for some reason. </strong></p><p><strong>I walked down the sandy ramp to the ferry and got a deal to bring us across for USD12. </strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng2262.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Ivan rides his GSA down to the ferry.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng226.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng230.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Happy moment crossing the Mekong.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng238.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The crossing took all of 15 minutes. </strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng253.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>After climbing a steep incline we were delighted to be greeted with this deserted road, probably laid less than 3 months ago. </strong></p><p><strong>We still have no GPS road guidance although we had the Mekong showing on our right. </strong></p><p><strong>The milestone kept saying Pak Beng so we kinda know we were heading the right direction. </strong></p><p><strong>We also know that we need to sleep at Pak Beng as we were unsure how long it would take to get to the next big town of Oudom Xai.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>This went on for miles........</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng284.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>And to no surprise, as always around here, good roads gives no indication of what lies ahead. </strong></p><p><strong>Gravel Time.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng290.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>After about 3 kms on gravel i noticed the right side of the road edge is fenced for about 1 KM. </strong></p><p><strong>Standing up I caught a glimpse of what looked like an exclusive resort set on the banks of the Mekong. </strong></p><p><strong>We saw a small gate, just enough to let the GS go in with little room to spare. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>We found out that this is the LuangSay Resort, a high end exotic resort set on the banks of the Mekong, </strong></p><p><strong>with most of the guests coming in by the resort's own boat that sails from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. </strong></p><p><strong>I went in looked at the rooms and told Ivan " We stay here tonight ". </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>USD75 a night, a princely sum in Laos. We got a welcome drink. We got porters to take our things to the rooms. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>We felt like Ewan and Charlie.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng292.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Our stuff being taken to the room.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng292a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>My home for the night with Ivan's next door.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng292c.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Mekong from my room.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng294.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Dinner was set by candlelight.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng310.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Part of the Resort, lit up agains the jungle.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng324.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Its been such a long time since I last slept in a mosqito net. </strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng324a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We covered about 160kms on our first day into Laos. So far things were okay but we still remained concerned the rear axle was still seeping oil. </strong></p><p><strong>The difference between Thailand and Laos is significant. Poor Infrastructure, poorer people. But the people seems happy and eversmiling and ready to help. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>We look forward to Day 16 Tomorrow, when we will ride to Luang Prabang, a UN Heritage Town.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>End Day 15, Wednesday, 20april2011 </strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nikhuzlan, post: 541030, member: 19744"] [b]Day 15, Wednesday, 20april2011 [/b] [b]Today we go into Laos. Today is a little suspenseful as neither of us have ridden into Laos, but both aware of the horror stories at the border. Besides, we are going in an entry point that's less known. Most use Chiang Khong. There's also the issue of fuel. We do not know where the pumps are. We are also unsure of the quality of roads near the border. So we left Nan a little anxiously.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng010.jpg[/img] [b]We rode by this strange looking but standardised buildings. We have seen it elsewhere. Maybe its for grain storage...[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng022.jpg[/img] [b]We expected poor roads, but it turned out some of the sections are surprisingly nice.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng057.jpg[/img] [b]Somewhere near the border I saw this Temple thingy so I rode up for a picture.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng065.jpg[/img] [b]After another 20kms we stopped at this Guardpost. The GPS showed the road we are to follow is ahead, but the soldiers told us to take the gravel road instead.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng087.jpg[/img] [b]Thankfully it was dry.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng092.jpg[/img] [b]Ivan on his GSA[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng095.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng103.jpg[/img] [b]A hut out of nowhere. Probably a lay bye. Where i come from, landowners build some form of shade for those travelling on foot so they can rest. [/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng110.jpg[/IMG] [b]The road to the Border post at Chaloem Prakiat is made up of broken tarmac strewn with pebbles. There were also steep inclines so there was no time for photos. The Border Post.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng113.jpg[/IMG] [b]While we were awaiting paperwork processing, we saw two trucks laden with hardwood. Smuggling perhaps?[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng113a.jpg[/IMG] [b]We did not know it then but we require a Certificate of Conveyance issued by the Thais to enter Laos. Our first attempt to enter Laos was denied so we had to turn back to get the Cert. [/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng114.jpg[/IMG] [b]Finally[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng114a.jpg[/IMG] [b]We left Thailand after about one hour of CIQ Process. It was surprisingly simple, and we only tipped one officer there Bhat100 for the filling up of two forms. We rode past the Thai Gates, onto the patch of 500metres of no-man's land, switching over to the other side of the road as the Laos CIQ Complex to appear.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng123.jpg[/IMG] [b]We parked just before the Lao Guardpost, the young soldier there insisting we recognise his importance by telling us in detail how our bikes should be parked. He hints that not listening to him may result in denial of entry. I nodded respectfully.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng133.jpg[/IMG] [b]As we approach the Lao Complex, these containers/offices are spotted parked by the side of the road. They offer local vehicle insurance services.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng133a.jpg[/IMG] [b]We bought one each.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng133b.jpg[/IMG] [b]This is the Customs and Immigration Building of Laos. It took us 20 minutes to clear the Laos side.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng135.jpg[/IMG] [b]As we were ready to go I noticed fluid seeping out of Ivan's bikes, around the rear axle. As we were entering Laos, this little leak caused us some concern, but since it did not look serious, we rode anyway.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng166a.jpg[/IMG] [b]We rolled into Laos at 1400hrs, glad to be on the GS with its plush ride on roads made of broken tarmac. After 4kms we arrived at a junction, which unfortunately has a signboard written in Lao. Our GPS was blank, and roads appears near Oudom Xai, 130km away. But I know from Phil that there is a road that goes from Hongsa to Luang Prabang, but its mostly dirt. We decided to turn left instead and head for Pak Beng, 40 kms away. Although there was no map in the GPS, we felt secure riding the nicely paved road when we saw the milestones.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng184.jpg[/IMG] [b]The nice road gave way to still nice unsurfaced road after 20kms.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng193.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng209.jpg[/IMG] [b]The slash and burn activities were very obvious. We rode through two or three sections that were flaming and one was big enough to warrant a picture.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng267.jpg[/IMG] [b]The road came to an abrupt end at the banks of the 'Mighty' Mekong, which does not look very mighty for some reason. I walked down the sandy ramp to the ferry and got a deal to bring us across for USD12. [/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng2262.jpg[/IMG] [b]Ivan rides his GSA down to the ferry.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng226.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng230.jpg[/IMG] [b]Happy moment crossing the Mekong.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng238.jpg[/IMG] [b]The crossing took all of 15 minutes. [/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng253.jpg[/IMG] [b]After climbing a steep incline we were delighted to be greeted with this deserted road, probably laid less than 3 months ago. We still have no GPS road guidance although we had the Mekong showing on our right. The milestone kept saying Pak Beng so we kinda know we were heading the right direction. We also know that we need to sleep at Pak Beng as we were unsure how long it would take to get to the next big town of Oudom Xai. This went on for miles........[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng284.jpg[/IMG] [b]And to no surprise, as always around here, good roads gives no indication of what lies ahead. Gravel Time.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng290.jpg[/IMG] [b]After about 3 kms on gravel i noticed the right side of the road edge is fenced for about 1 KM. Standing up I caught a glimpse of what looked like an exclusive resort set on the banks of the Mekong. We saw a small gate, just enough to let the GS go in with little room to spare. We found out that this is the LuangSay Resort, a high end exotic resort set on the banks of the Mekong, with most of the guests coming in by the resort's own boat that sails from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. I went in looked at the rooms and told Ivan " We stay here tonight ". USD75 a night, a princely sum in Laos. We got a welcome drink. We got porters to take our things to the rooms. We felt like Ewan and Charlie.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng292.jpg[/IMG] [b]Our stuff being taken to the room.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng292a.jpg[/IMG] [b]My home for the night with Ivan's next door.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng292c.jpg[/IMG] [b]Mekong from my room.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng294.jpg[/IMG] [b]Dinner was set by candlelight.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng310.jpg[/IMG] [b]Part of the Resort, lit up agains the jungle.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng324.jpg[/IMG] [b]Its been such a long time since I last slept in a mosqito net. [/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/fb20110419PakBeng324a.jpg[/IMG] [b]We covered about 160kms on our first day into Laos. So far things were okay but we still remained concerned the rear axle was still seeping oil. The difference between Thailand and Laos is significant. Poor Infrastructure, poorer people. But the people seems happy and eversmiling and ready to help. We look forward to Day 16 Tomorrow, when we will ride to Luang Prabang, a UN Heritage Town.[/b] [b]End Day 15, Wednesday, 20april2011 [/b] [/QUOTE]
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