Yesterday was a milestone on my biking career. Channel 8 arranged a meeting with our Laos expedition group to film our pre-ride preparation. Furthermore, as i will be the unofficial videoman for the Channel 8 Mediacorp, they did an interview of me and the organiser to add to the Laos footage.
It was a strange experience being behind the camera and told when to talk or where to stand. But overall it was easy and natural as the crew put no stress on us. The biggest setback for the filming was the rain that dampened everyone's mood for posing. We were at East Coast Beach Sea Sports Club, but the rain prevented us from doing any on bike filming. The camera man have to make do with whatever shelter and camera angle he have. Which is not very much.
For anyone interested to send us off, we will be having a flag off at LC Foodcourt along Tanjong Katong road opposite Chelsea Lodge on Friday 8.30pm 11th January. Mediacorp Channel 8 will be there to film our flag off too. We are expecting a team of POM POM boys as highlight of the send off. In addition, Singha beer will be there and i heard that its free-flow of beer. So, please come down and support us for our Laos riding expedition.
The Channel 8 program will be aired on the 1st of Feb just 4 days after we get back from our trip. Do watch out for this program "前线追踪" which is where we will all have our debut appearance on national TV.
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Laos Map A11

24th Jan 2008. We will do a day trip down south to Veun Kham which is linked to Dong Calor Cambodia's border. We will also cover Pakxong and visit Bolaven Plateau fabled for their coffee plantation. 25th Jan 2008. We ride out of Laos border via Vang Tao into Chong Mek Thailand. From there, we will ride to Ubon Ratchathani.
Laos Map A10

23rd Jan 2008. From Thakek, we will push another long stretch all the way to our next stop point, Pakse.
Laos Map A9

23rd Jan 2008. This is the longest stretch we will cover. From Nam Phao, we will attempt one of the toughest off roads in Laos drawn in purple line, There will be a river crossing at Nakai which is often deemed impossible. If the route is not passable, we will have no choice but to back track out to Vieng Kham and take the West Coast road south to Tahkek.
Laos Map A8

22nd Jan 2008. As it is a pretty long stretch, we may choose to stop for the night at either Pakxan, Khoun Kham or Lak Xao.
Laos Map A7

22nd Jan 2008. We will attempt to ride across central Laos from Vietiane via Pakxan all the way to the Nam Phao which is linked to Cau Treo Vietnam's border.
Laos Map A6

21st Jan 2008. We will take the most commonly travelled route by bikers coming into Laos from Thailand. From Luang Prabang, we ride south all the way to Vientiane.
Laos Map A5

20th Jan 2008. We head to Luang Prabang to stay and sight seeing.
Laos Map A4

18th Jan 2008. Riding via Vieng Thong to Xam Neua, then we will do a back track down to Hou Lao and rest. 19th Jan 2008. From Hou Lao, we ride through Muang Kham and Phonsavan where we will visit the acclaimed "Plain of Jars". Rest the night in Phonsavan.
Laos Map A3

17th Jan 2008. From Nam Bak we will head east to Vieng Kham for the night.
Laos Map A2

15th Jan 2008.From Luang Namtha we will ride a day trip up to Myanmar border at Xieng Kok and ride back out to Boten which is the border town into Mohan of Yunnan China. At Boten, we will stay the night. 16th Jan 2008. Leaving Boten enroute Oudom Xai, we ride north into Phongsali to stay at Hat Sa. 17th Jan 2008.The next day we will choose to either take the alternative river transportation drawn with purple line down to Luang Prabang or back track down Oudom Xai to Nam Bak in the south.
Laos Map A1

14th Jan 2008. We will enter Huay Xai Laos from Chiang Khong Thailand and proceed to Luang Namtha for our 1st night's rest in Laos.
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Now that sounds like a brilliant adventure.
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