Monday, 4 February 2008

Back to Singapore and reality

Finally finish compiling my pics on the trip to laos.
This is a smile worth a million dollars.
After a dusty offroad ride, we reached Xieng Kok which is near the Myanmar border.

I got the award for the most dusty bike and rider.
how i wish for a compressor air gun now to blow away all the dust.

We have been screened on national tv and it was a good show. Very interesting blend of all the video footage during the trip. I would say that Mediacorp Channel 8 has done an excellant job editing for the current affairs show "Frontline".

Now i will try to feature some of the more interesting and magnificent photos shot on the expedition. Stay tune for it as it comes.
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Laos Map A11

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

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

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

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

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

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

Laos Map A5
20th Jan 2008. We head to Luang Prabang to stay and sight seeing.

Laos Map A4

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

Laos Map A3
17th Jan 2008. From Nam Bak we will head east to Vieng Kham for the night.

Laos Map A2

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

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.