it was a great experience and unlike anything i've ever done before, not being a motorbike rider. When I was on the roads the traffic was light and the other road-users were chilled-out (watch out for chickens, pigs and cows though). Offroad the biggest challenge was not controling the bike, as I had thought, but route-finding. Many times I found myself completely off the map. I set off on a wing and a prayer and totally relied on the help and hospitality of the laos people, which has been second to none so far in my travels. I would recommend travelling in Laos by bike to anyone, without reservation.
Sounds like our trip! We had a very similar experience doing Salkantay, except that there were strikes the day we were supposed to start and instead of picking us up at 4.30 the next morning, we we picked up at 10 pm the night before. We had to sleep on the floor of the restaurant where you had breakfast. Nasty. But the whole trip and scenery was unforgettable, worth the hardship!
i've been out of the shire too long! but what yorkshire man could resiest bargins like a large peppered fillet steak and propper chips for 3 quid! lifes good here and still very cheap :D
Change of Circumstances Hi Martin Just read your blog on worlds most dangerous road. The severity of the road does not worry me anymore but i am a little concerned that your ethos of travelling for five bob and a blackies egg seems to have gone out of the window. You seem to be staying in the swankier part of town a lot these days since the arrival of a certain party, could it be that you are pushing the boat out to make life a little more comfortable for you both. Regards Ian.
omg please tell me Jose had her tooth brush ! ! ow my god and her make up bag ! thats hurrendas poor lass! ! ! losing ya luggage has got to be sooooooo emotional ! you guy's look great
dovecliff eyup martin tha lookin well. somebody told me you had gone for a walk round dovecliff its changed a bit sins i was last around their. i hope you are doing some fishing it looks great take care.
ps barrow stack is looking well
Capabillity Hi Martin. Just got your pictures of the bike tour. Absolutely gobsmacked to say the least, thats me and jealous to. After Southeast Asia ,Sth America will be a breeze as you have proved yourself very capable on the bike, and probably off it too. Best wishes Ian.
who's the tramp wish that scruff would stop spoiling all pictures! only kidding mate your looking well any way must be all the deep fried chicken heads and beef offall soup. looks nice there were you've been cant help but think of kendray though when we look at the photos! has cambodia got a kipper jackson?
hiya bruv you look well travelled now, wonder if it has changed you? i think im going to see a more worldly wiser brother. we cant wait to hear all about your adventures in person, looking forward to seeing you soon. great read, and brill snaps love from max n costa xxxxxxxxx
Hi Martin just read all your blogs up at your dads, glad to see that you are getting about and seeing some very interesting places, that cheap beer sounds o k but not sure about the cut throat shave take care and enjoy.
"to travel is to take a journey within yourself"
its time to awake from this sleepwalk and get busy living! theres a whole world out there to explore time to expand my tiny little world and small minded "local" views people to meet places to see so little time! but hey "lifes a big canvas and you have to throw as much paint at it as you can!"
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Amazing pics, well done both of you. Hope you didn't mention the war!