Outskirts of Vientiane to Udon Thani

February 5, 2018

I did a little bit of sightseeing in Vientiane. The center is quite pleasant with nice roads and orderly traffic. There are also a lot of Westerners, many on bicycles. The area to the East looks slated for industrial development. For example, it has cement roads.

As I left the center, the bearings in my rear wheel ceased up. I heard strange noises since I passed through Kasi, but didn't expect this. The nearest open bicycle shop was less than 3 km away, but it was though going: I carried all my luggage in my right hand and grabbed my seat post with my left. This way I lifted my rear wheel just high enough from the ground. I paid the 7 dollars with my card. But, because they processed the transaction as dollar and not kip, it turned out to be more expensive than cash.

Then I crossed into Thailand visa the Friendship Bridge. Fortunately no stamping fees or tolls were payable. I can stay for 30 days in Thailand.

Just 11 km from the capitol, there are no street markings

The Wat That Phra stupa. It certainly doesn't look like pure gold.

If Laos doesn't like it, why don't they just build something else ?

A cycleway in Nong Khai. Unfortunately it doesn't go all the way to Udon Thani.

Today's ride: 124 km (77 miles)
Total: 1,816 km (1,128 miles)

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