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
After we bid our goodbyes i was travelling north, Steve was heading home, i was hoping to pass or get to Lima 85 on a route i had not taken before.
Screenshot 2015-12-09 15.36.15 by bsacbob, on Flickr
You can see the elevations change pretty dramatically.
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Little & Large.
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Once underway a quick stop to see the hot springs on the edge of town.
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Shortly after i was looking for a suitable school to deposit the colouring pencils and sweets i was carrying, the teacher got all the kid's in line handing them out one by one.
2015-11-17 08.06.55 by bsacbob, on Flickr
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Teacher receiving the pencil set's, notice the guy to the left of the shot with the AK47 casually thrown over his shoulder.
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Further up the road i noticed this girl pounding corn, she was a little shy at first.
2015-11-17 08.01.53 by bsacbob, on Flickr
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Kid's riding or walking to school some way off.
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The road is having some serious upgrading done so far no hold up's.
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Quaint school.
2015-11-17 08.46.02 by bsacbob, on Flickr
Even the most primitive house had a satellite dish.
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Hmong costumes for sale by the road side in readiness for the Hmong new year.
2015-11-17 08.35.43 by bsacbob, on Flickr
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More serious grading works as i climb higher above the clouds.
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One of the many weaving sheds along the way.
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Reaching the turn (new gas station just before it) i headed to an abandoned Wat with a new bridge to who know's where next to it.
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Crossing the river was fun it was way deeper than i had thought, anyway reached the Wat for a few snap's.
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Beautiful new Wat on the other side of the river.
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Heading east what looks like either mining or simple part of the grading work.
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Looks like i have past the construction guys and the trail narrows.
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Great views.
2015-11-17 10.32.20 by bsacbob, on Flickr
2015-11-17 10.39.14 by bsacbob, on Flickr
2015-11-17 10.32.29 by bsacbob, on Flickr
2015-11-17 10.54.15 by bsacbob, on Flickr
Trouble on the horizon.
2015-11-17 10.54.22 by bsacbob, on Flickr
Back into the graded stuff.
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2015-11-17 10.39.39 by bsacbob, on Flickr
The first long delay.
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2015-11-17 11.01.27 by bsacbob, on Flickr
Quickly followed by another.
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Everywhere.
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After losing over an hour i was on my way.
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Finally my first glimpse of Phou Pa Thi.
2015-11-17 11.36.19 by bsacbob, on Flickr
It dominates the skyline and changes from each angle, it's highest point some 1,700 metres.
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2015-11-17 11.55.25 by bsacbob, on Flickr
Hard to imagine how an aircraft could land up there.
2015-11-17 12.33.33 by bsacbob, on Flickr
2015-11-17 12.44.06 by bsacbob, on Flickr
Funny as you ride along you become almost hypnotized by the place and can stopping looking, i was free wheeling down a hill looking for a nice shot and ran over what i thought was a big black stick. The stick turned out to be a bloody big Cobra suitably pissed it quickly stood up to waist height and the familiar head came into view, heart racing i put the bike into gear and slipped by.
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2015-11-17 12.47.15 by bsacbob, on Flickr
The village just before the turn to the site.
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I stopped my bike at a graded area at the turn and snapped this picture, an old soldier came up and just looked at me his AK47 was older than him by the look of it, i pointed to my gps and pointed towards the trail heading to Lima 85, he pointed the other way. This game continued for what felt an eternity, i realised i was getting nowhere and reluctantly put on my helmet and moved off, to be honest looking at the mountain from there it would have been one hell of a climb even if i did make it and to be honest after the Cobra incident still fresh in my mind i was off.
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A few more shots as i descend into the valley.
2015-11-17 12.57.47 by bsacbob, on Flickr
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Climbing down to the next village a detour had my feet wet.
2015-11-17 13.09.42 by bsacbob, on Flickr
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Now the climb back out.
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2015-11-17 13.42.53 by bsacbob, on Flickr
One last look.
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Grading work heading west.
2015-11-17 14.09.19 by bsacbob, on Flickr
The last 10 - 15 km is paved, i arrive in Sam Neua as darkness was falling, a quick spin around town and grab some snaps before checking into the Sam Neua Hotel.
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The Sam Neua Hotel, right next to the river, the only place i could find with secure parking.
2015-11-19 09.47.28 by bsacbob, on Flickr
2015-11-17 15.26.46 by bsacbob, on Flickr
Screenshot 2015-12-09 15.36.15 by bsacbob, on FlickrYou can see the elevations change pretty dramatically.
Screenshot 2015-12-09 15.36.52 by bsacbob, on FlickrLittle & Large.
11036668_511465532354158_889487527672370064_n by bsacbob, on FlickrOnce underway a quick stop to see the hot springs on the edge of town.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrShortly after i was looking for a suitable school to deposit the colouring pencils and sweets i was carrying, the teacher got all the kid's in line handing them out one by one.
2015-11-17 08.06.55 by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrTeacher receiving the pencil set's, notice the guy to the left of the shot with the AK47 casually thrown over his shoulder.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrFurther up the road i noticed this girl pounding corn, she was a little shy at first.
2015-11-17 08.01.53 by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrKid's riding or walking to school some way off.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrThe road is having some serious upgrading done so far no hold up's.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrQuaint school.
2015-11-17 08.46.02 by bsacbob, on FlickrEven the most primitive house had a satellite dish.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrHmong costumes for sale by the road side in readiness for the Hmong new year.
2015-11-17 08.35.43 by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrMore serious grading works as i climb higher above the clouds.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrOne of the many weaving sheds along the way.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrReaching the turn (new gas station just before it) i headed to an abandoned Wat with a new bridge to who know's where next to it.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrCrossing the river was fun it was way deeper than i had thought, anyway reached the Wat for a few snap's.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrBeautiful new Wat on the other side of the river.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrHeading east what looks like either mining or simple part of the grading work.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrLooks like i have past the construction guys and the trail narrows.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrGreat views.
2015-11-17 10.32.20 by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 10.39.14 by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 10.32.29 by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 10.54.15 by bsacbob, on FlickrTrouble on the horizon.
2015-11-17 10.54.22 by bsacbob, on FlickrBack into the graded stuff.
Untitled by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 10.39.39 by bsacbob, on FlickrThe first long delay.
Untitled by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 11.01.27 by bsacbob, on FlickrQuickly followed by another.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrEverywhere.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrAfter losing over an hour i was on my way.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrFinally my first glimpse of Phou Pa Thi.
2015-11-17 11.36.19 by bsacbob, on FlickrIt dominates the skyline and changes from each angle, it's highest point some 1,700 metres.
Untitled by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 11.55.25 by bsacbob, on FlickrHard to imagine how an aircraft could land up there.
2015-11-17 12.33.33 by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 12.44.06 by bsacbob, on FlickrFunny as you ride along you become almost hypnotized by the place and can stopping looking, i was free wheeling down a hill looking for a nice shot and ran over what i thought was a big black stick. The stick turned out to be a bloody big Cobra suitably pissed it quickly stood up to waist height and the familiar head came into view, heart racing i put the bike into gear and slipped by.
Untitled by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 12.47.15 by bsacbob, on FlickrThe village just before the turn to the site.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrI stopped my bike at a graded area at the turn and snapped this picture, an old soldier came up and just looked at me his AK47 was older than him by the look of it, i pointed to my gps and pointed towards the trail heading to Lima 85, he pointed the other way. This game continued for what felt an eternity, i realised i was getting nowhere and reluctantly put on my helmet and moved off, to be honest looking at the mountain from there it would have been one hell of a climb even if i did make it and to be honest after the Cobra incident still fresh in my mind i was off.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrA few more shots as i descend into the valley.
2015-11-17 12.57.47 by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrClimbing down to the next village a detour had my feet wet.
2015-11-17 13.09.42 by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrNow the climb back out.
Untitled by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 13.42.53 by bsacbob, on FlickrOne last look.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrGrading work heading west.
2015-11-17 14.09.19 by bsacbob, on FlickrThe last 10 - 15 km is paved, i arrive in Sam Neua as darkness was falling, a quick spin around town and grab some snaps before checking into the Sam Neua Hotel.
Untitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrUntitled by bsacbob, on FlickrThe Sam Neua Hotel, right next to the river, the only place i could find with secure parking.
2015-11-19 09.47.28 by bsacbob, on Flickr2015-11-17 15.26.46 by bsacbob, on Flickr
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