Mae Chan-To-Chiang Khong

[Captain_Slash]

The route 1016, 1129, 1020

Total distance 114 km

Setting off on a cloudy day and some burning is now taking place

Just past Chiang Saen and following the river lots of pigs are wallowing in their pen

Further on a broken bridge

With this picture at the roadside

Those wooden supports holding up the bridge dont look too sturdy

I stop by to see how the Chiang Saen port is looking one year later

The Mekong emerges into sight on a cloudy and windy but thankfully dry day

Just before the Huaisai Man viewpoint

The view from the viewpoint

One final shot of the Mekong and on into town

My usual stay in Chiang Khong at N20.16.248 E100.24.301

A double bed with fan for 100 Baht

Private toilet and shower with hot water

Back at the bike I seem to have a friend wanting to ride pillion

Its early afternoon so I ride out to see how the new bridge is looking

The dirt road from the 1020 now goes right to the bridge site

Now time for an inspection

I have never been this far across the Mekong before

The Laos side

A lot of welding was being done to this, I guess the teeth wear out or break sometimes

Next visit should see a lot more work done

Food time and my usual restaurant of choice in Chiang Khong at N20.16.248 E100.24.323

The owners wife preparing my pizza

A nice vegetarian pizza for 190 Baht










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[KTMphil]

The rate your moving along, you'll b in Nan by next week.


- Got a call from Bobs , he wants to come exploring in Nan with you.

 

[KTMphil]

A map of Colin's route

 

[Captain_Slash]

The rate your moving along, you'll b in Nan by next week.


- Got a call from Bobs , he wants to come exploring in Nan with you.

I am already in Nan now Phil and should be here for about three weeks if you wish to meet up

 

[KTMphil]

Colin - I was looking through the tires in my store room & trying to figure out why I had rear 18" Dunlop 605 tire, then i remembered - if you need it sent let me know. Will see you in Nan in a week or so.