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From Trial by fire: new bike, first tour, first time in Asia by Ian Wallis & Winston Lancaster

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Ian Wallis replied to a comment by Graham Smith on Day 25 - Another tedious day!

Graham, probably all of the above. I suspect that Thorn were probably behind the Iron Horse, used on the HCM. Ian

1 day ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by Andrea Brown on a photo in Day 25 - Another tedious day!

Thanks Andrea, I must confess to being overwhelmed by the meaning and tend to just enjoy the architecture, art, gardens, etc associated with Wats. Of course. The same is often true of other religions. Ian

1 day ago
Graham Smith commented on Day 25 - Another tedious day!

I’m a bit worried about your bikes.

Are they languishing in a bike lock-up somewhere, or did you leave them on the train?
Or are they now being used by locals as freight bikes on the Ho Chi Minh Trail?

1 day ago
Andrea Brown commented on a photo in Day 25 - Another tedious day!

The double abhaya mudra: dispelling of fear, granting protection and peace.

1 day ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by Joel Krewaz on Day 24 - Zero km by bike: several on foot

Joel, what a heart warming comment. Glad you're enjoying it. Cheers from both of us. Ian and Winston

1 day ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by Joel Krewaz on a photo in Day 24 - Zero km by bike: several on foot

Yes, the Abbott wins but which Abbott is it?

1 day ago
Ian Wallis commented on a photo in Day 23 - A train to Luang Prabang and a wander around town

Well spotted, Joel. Citroen is it not? Ian

1 day ago
Joel Krewaz commented on a photo in Day 23 - A train to Luang Prabang and a wander around town

Proof, if it was required, that one is never far from a classic French car.

2 days ago
Joel Krewaz commented on a photo in Day 24 - Zero km by bike: several on foot

The Abbot wins. Best garage for a Volksy ever.

2 days ago
Joel Krewaz commented on Day 24 - Zero km by bike: several on foot

What an incredible adventure Ian and Winston. Your endurance and determination is just stunning. From the photos and blog, your experiences match the epic nature of your travel campaign, and your effort. What a superb location for a break. Thank you for posting. Best wishes to you both.

2 days ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by Lyle Burnett on a photo in Day 14 - The road to Saleuay Water Fall

Lyle, absolutely! I've been astounded by it on every trip to Asia. It's often combined with a "can do" attitude. Ian

2 days ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by John Grant on a photo in Day 15 - A day at Saleuy Waterfalls

Thanks John, Cora will agree!

2 days ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by John Grant on a photo in Day 16 - Changes in Habitat on the Road to Nam Neon

John, I think that you could be right. The fruit is a drupe with two lobes each containing a candlenut. I didn't crack one open.

2 days ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by John Grant on a photo in Day 16 - Changes in Habitat on the Road to Nam Neon

John, I'm not sure that the engineer still exists!

2 days ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 24 - Zero km by bike: several on foot

Looks like a Jezebel butterfly.
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/143383-Delias-eucharis

2 days ago