laos Adventure Ride Phou Khao Khoay

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17 bikes all trying for that spot in the front were there is less dust




Mr Fuark of Fuark motocross checking out a brand new Wr 250 fast...

Nam Mang reservoir

First drink stop at Ban Pakpet



Big Smile and dusty nose, that sums up the day



Last stop at one of the guys houses for barbeque goat

Goat, Duck, intestines, liver and lots of chilies!!!

One of the local lady riders

 

[Lao2stroker]

Uh, you forgot to mention...those aren;t chilis on that plate of BBQ duck.....Those are GD BEETLES!!!!??!

Yes, BBQ'd duck peppered with small roasted beetles, just the right amount of spice to add to the salt...ick....actually, just crunchy, but still, ickkkk.

Good fun!

 

[bigntall]

Fantastic to see the boys out enjoying themselves. Even better to see the two strokes being represented with the CR and CRM. When I talked to Fuark last time he said he wanted a newer KTM.

How many KM's was the ride?

 

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"if it aint smokiin its broken"

There are quite a few "Orange" bikes around town now. including the one above???
The Yamaha WR250 is very popular now, a hopped up version blew away my XR 400 last weekend!

 

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There once, not long ago, was a small trail here!

























In the Shadow of the Nam Leuk dam wall great Ping Mo! and Kow Neow

National Park guard

 

[KTMphil]

Hope i Can make one of these rides out of Vientiane before it rains. How are you going to find a headlight glass? will an XR 250 one fit?

 

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Fuark Motocross has it all!
+8562055521661
You will be amazed at what is in his stockroom!


A second projectile went for the Helmet I am very glad I was wearing this full face helmet!!

 

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Another good Sunday ride around Vientiane tracks,
There is some new iron in the fleet!
Fuark on WR250 next ot a shiny FAT Boy

 

[KTMphil]

Great photo's Don ! The Yamaha WR 250 F is a tough bike to beat as an all-rounder .

 

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Rainy season foray on to the Phou Khao Khouay plateau

 

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August rainy season, and the trail up the mountain is getting a little weathered


Stunning scenery, at 700 meters elevation, cool temps




Steve Mercer





At the base of the mountain is the Dansavan resort!
Any body have any ideas what these statues are?



Local villagers building a Wat on the mountain side



Old steel rivet bridge on the track

 

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View of the lake




Buddha images

 

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First crossing of the day, the bridge behind is now underwater with last weeks rains

 

[Lone Rider]

Any body have any ideas what these statues are?[/SIZE]View attachment 8559

These are probably the The Eight Immortals who are a group of legendary xian ("immortals; transcendents; saints") in Chinese mythology. Each Immortal's power can be transferred to a power tool (??) that can bestow life or destroy evil. Together, these eight tools are called the "Covert Eight Immortals". Most of them are said to have been born in the Tang or Song Dynasty. They are revered by the Taoists, and are also a popular element in the secular Chinese culture. They are said to live on a group of five islands in the Bohai Sea which includes Penglai Mountain-Island. The Immortals are:Immortal Woman He (He Xiangu),Royal Uncle Cao (Cao Guojiu),Iron-Crutch Li (Tieguai Li),Lan Caihe,Lü Dongbin, leader;Philosopher Han Xiang (Han Xiang Zi),Elder Zhang Guo (Zhang Guo Lao), andHan Zhongli (Zhongli Quan). - Source: Wikipedia

 

[Midnitemapper]

ahh soo,

These Taoist legends crossed the Nam Ngum to make a home, at the Malaysian owned casino (Muslim) in Vientiane province (Buddhist)
Eight Immortals - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[KTMphil]

Was Mr. Mercer out riding with you the past weekend? Heard he was finally back in VTE.

 

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Steve has returned, great stories from his Isle of Man, England ,Scotland trip. A few stories of Chris and Kenny Stokes as well.