Sorry about lots of text and only a few pictures… but the internet hasn’t been so accessible lately! On to the post… I’ve never seen a sky as dark as in Laos. The amazing invisible line that creates borders never ceases to amaze me. Well, in this case, there is a river, the Mekong. As […]
Posts from ‘February, 2011’
To Laos!
The end of an era is soon. I will be leaving my Thailand to check out a new country — Laos. I don’t know much about it, I haven’t even opened up my Lonely Planet to Laos. Today’s ride was pretty fatiguing. It was 330km of asfalt and a tiny bit of dirt while trying […]
Nan to Khon Kaen
The roads just seem to keep getting better and better. Today John, Kelly, and I did a 300 km ride. I met them in Bangkok before I got the bike and for the longest time, they just figured I was pretending that I was a motorcycle traveler. I’m pretty lazy tonight.. so here’s the summary […]
Does a DRZ with a 27 liter Safari Tank float?
Thailand is a different place — once you’re out of Bangkok there is no traffic, no hurry, and no problems. I approached Thailand like I approached (rightfully, IMO) Latin America with great caution. I always keep my eyes on everyone and my hands over my pockets. In my hotel room, I lock up my laptop. […]