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
Last day of the trip riding from Hongsa to Houay Xai and then home, I’ve done this route several times with a few variations it still remains a great ride although the banana plantations are not so pleasant.
Screenshot 2016-12-25 10.12.01 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Total distance 372 km
An early start was called for promising some nice views above the clouds and we was not disappointed. Although my bike decided to have an off day and once started the throttle was half open for the rest of the day which turned out to be a problem with the FPS sensor, so made for an interesting ride.
PC051055 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051057 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Nice shot of the road following the ridge line.
PC051059 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Stopped to take some shots of the beautiful Wat Ban Kham.
PC051060 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051061 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051064 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051066 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Beautiful paintings i am sure the interior would be even more spectacular but sadly all locked up.
PC051067 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051070 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Lots of attention from the kids as we gassed up.
20161205_111037 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
20161205_111049 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
The new bypass road at Pakkhop is almost completed.
PC051071 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051072 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
We reached the ferry and got aboard.
20161205_115340 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051073 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051074 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
We had to jump ship after this idiot got himself well stuck.
20161205_120833 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051080 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Take two onto the larger ferry.
PC051083 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051085 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Once across the once lovely single track is now long gone.
PC051086 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
The terrible banana plantations.
PC051087 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Left to rot.
PC051088 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
First glimpse of the mighty Mekong.
20161205_125648 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
The ferry crossing was not on the gps, i guess its for local use only.
PC051090 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Rapids section.
PC051091 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Yet more bananas.
PC051093 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Last year this long long straight section was badly rutted and thick with bull dust .
PC051095 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
PC051094 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Banana plantation waiting to be cultivated i am sure the ground is full of chemicals.
PC051096 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Well thats it, we made it to the bridge tired and dusty, it had been a very enjoyable trip with no real drama’s and surprisingly got a free escort over the bridge back home. Until next time.
PC051097 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Screenshot 2016-12-25 10.12.01 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrTotal distance 372 km
An early start was called for promising some nice views above the clouds and we was not disappointed. Although my bike decided to have an off day and once started the throttle was half open for the rest of the day which turned out to be a problem with the FPS sensor, so made for an interesting ride.
PC051055 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051057 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrNice shot of the road following the ridge line.
PC051059 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrStopped to take some shots of the beautiful Wat Ban Kham.
PC051060 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051061 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051064 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051066 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrBeautiful paintings i am sure the interior would be even more spectacular but sadly all locked up.
PC051067 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051070 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrLots of attention from the kids as we gassed up.
20161205_111037 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr20161205_111049 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrThe new bypass road at Pakkhop is almost completed.
PC051071 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051072 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrWe reached the ferry and got aboard.
20161205_115340 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051073 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051074 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrWe had to jump ship after this idiot got himself well stuck.
20161205_120833 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051080 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrTake two onto the larger ferry.
PC051083 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051085 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrOnce across the once lovely single track is now long gone.
PC051086 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrThe terrible banana plantations.
PC051087 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrLeft to rot.
PC051088 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrFirst glimpse of the mighty Mekong.
20161205_125648 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrThe ferry crossing was not on the gps, i guess its for local use only.
PC051090 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrRapids section.
PC051091 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrYet more bananas.
PC051093 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrLast year this long long straight section was badly rutted and thick with bull dust .
PC051095 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPC051094 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrBanana plantation waiting to be cultivated i am sure the ground is full of chemicals.
PC051096 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrWell thats it, we made it to the bridge tired and dusty, it had been a very enjoyable trip with no real drama’s and surprisingly got a free escort over the bridge back home. Until next time.
PC051097 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
