Laos
Signed up: Joe H (Chicago, IL) for Laos
by Bob_Thompson on Dec.21, 2011, under Laos - Nov 3, 2012
Joe might be able to help put some Lao establishments we visit on the Yelp map. Joe gets out a lot and it is not unusual for him to give the places he visits a “Yelp”. For some of the places we visit in Laos, that would be more exposure than they have ever had.
Joe’s real expertise is in health care information systems.
Joe is coming with his Dad, Mike. Sharing a bike tour with another generation is something that few people have the pleasure of doing. We are thrilled they are both coming.
It is great that Joe is going to join us. Joe is no stranger to International travel. This photo was taken in Europe somewhere.
Signed up: Mike H (Glen Ellyn IL) for Laos
by Bob_Thompson on Dec.21, 2011, under Laos - Nov 3, 2012
This will be Mike’s first tour. I know he has been thinking about it. Mike’s son, Greg, has done the India tour. And his other son, Joe, plans to join us in Laos. If there is one thing I know about doing these tours, it is that it is something special to have your kid(s) come with you. It is a treat for me, too. Mike’s kids are my nephews. I’m thrilled.
Mike, in his spare time, likes to gaze at stars. I hope it is clear in Kiu Kacham. A clear night in KK can be pretty spectacular…although most people are conked out in bed (it is a big climb).
I think this is Mike at a star-gazing event.
Vientiane
by Bob_Thompson on Nov.24, 2011, under Laos - Nov 11 2011
the last day is 105K. Mainly flat with a few little humpty dumps at the beginning. About 80k into the ride we stop for a leisurely lunch in Thangon while floating on the Nam Neum River.
I think I over ordered a little for lunch, but that[s ok, better to have too much than too little.
We have a day in VTE and then people take off for home or other destinations.
There have been a few moments of excitement on the road but it has been a fun tour. It is especially great having a group of 7 Americans and 6 Australians.
Many thanks to:
Ms. Nedene
Ms. Rosie
Ms. Kate
Ms. Pip
Ms. Beth
Mr. Ron
Mr. Alex
Mr. Graeme
Mr. Brian
Mr. Philip
Ms. Louise
Ms. Clara
and our support crew:
Mr and Ms Cyfong and Xay and, most of all to Mr. Daolit.
WE pretty much all conked out on the boat. Kate, Pip and Rosie used the op for some creative scene setting...
I drafted this guy on the way in. He had a peanut cart on the front. I couldn't believe how fast he was going with an umbrella on top. It never ripped off though.
Welcome to Vientiane! After 500 miles, everyone is glad to see this.
