bsacbob
Administrator (Retired)
- Joined
- Jul 1, 2012
- Location
- Chiang Rai
- Bikes
- Honda CRM-AR 250, Honda CRF 250-L, Suzuki V Strom XT 650 Honda XR250 Baja BMW F650GS
Screenshot 2016-12-10 12.14.11 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr176 km total distance.
After a false start due to the piss poor repair on Des’s inner tube, new tube fitted, scouted around for a way onto today’s trail, this bridge was obviously only for foot traffic.
OI000006 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190411 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
OI000010 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrSo found this other slightly better bridge into the hell on earth banana plantation forest.
OI000013 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
OI000014 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrSoon climbing up into the mountain and spectacular views.
OI000015 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190420 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190421 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrI was beginning to think we would be blessed on this day and the trail had been freshly graded after the rain’s.
PB190422 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
OI000020 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrWe arrived in Photham a very small village and views to die for.
PB190425 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190427 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrDes enjoying the view.
OI000024 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrStopped to chat with the locals, after a few minutes i gave out some sweets and kid’s toys and they loosened up.
OI000025 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrVery nice friendly people will have to make an effort to return some time soon.
PB190430 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
OI000027 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
OI000028 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrSoon on to our first of two pretty deep crossing’s and the end of the graded surface.
PB190433 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrWe watched some locals cross and it was pretty rocky and fast moving.
PB190435 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrI crossed and Des was the marker guy for the deeper spots.
OI000032 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrDennis across safely after a few saves.
PB190437 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrDes was not happy crossing water you can almost see the fear in his eyes.
OI000035 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrA bit more shoving and pushing and all crossed safely.
OI000037 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrTo our surprise the fresh grading continued until we reached Chamai.
OI000038 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190443 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrCurious eyes on the strange farangs.
PB190445 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190444 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrOnce clear of the village that was the end of the luxurious graded surface
PB190448 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190449 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrOnto the next water crossing, this was interesting as there was a very steep rocky climb after the water that would be interesting with wet tyres.
PB190452 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrI crossed as the other followed to the waters edge for the assault on the hill.
OI000050 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrDennis joined me in the water.
OI000051 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrDes preparing himself.
PB190456 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrEasily done.
OI000054 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrAs is the case this was steep and rocky and no margin for error.
OI000055 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrDennis clawing his way up.
PB190460 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrDes lost traction and dumped in the river.
PB190463 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrManaged to get him going again and he scrambled up.
PB190466 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190467 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrOnce past this the landscape opened up with panoramic views, but devoid of trees.
PB190468 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrNever seen these timber dwellings before and wondered how old they were as the trees had long gone.
PB190470 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190473 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrTrail carved into the hillside.
PB190471 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190474 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrCame across this hut and presumably good luck symbols.
OI000072 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190478 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrAll smiles at this point.
PB190477 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrStopped at the auction for the shortcut, this lady washing her silver jewellery in the distance.
OI000075 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrNo name for this village.
OI000076 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrAnother isolated village in the distance.
OI000077 by Bob Kelly, on Flickrless traveled here.
PB190483 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrSurprise well constructed bailey bridge in the middle of nowhere.
OI000080 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrMe bogged down in some loose grading.
OI000081 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrOpening up again to great views.
PB190487 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
OI000084 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrArmy camp with interesting wind turbine.
OI000085 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrMore than a good share of ruts in this section.
OI000086 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
OI000087 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB190492 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrFinally made it to the paved sections and decided to push on to Luang Namtha and a restful night at the Toulasith GH that for once was not full N21.00208° E101.40932°
PB200493 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrThe new 140k kip room’s.
PB200494 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PB200495 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
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