Pakse to Khong Chiam
Today was the fastest ride of the trip. Leaving the hotel before 7am, after a quick cup of coffee. We joined what seemed to be a mass exodus across the Mekong bridge. Fortunately, they all turned left up the hill to a wat. There is obviously a Buddhist festival. The hotel is full this weekend with very smartly dressed ladies in white traditional dress.
Made good progress to the border. Had a breakfast on the Thai side. Excellent road, partly under construction. 10km after the border, we turned towards route 2173 which took us to the village of Khong Chiam, which sits on the confluence of the Mekong and Moon Rivers.
Lunch was taken in a small restaurant on the bank of the river, looking back towards Laos! We are staying the night in a simple guesthouse. The bikes have been cleaned and washed, ready to go on the last leg to Ubon Ratchathani.
Total distance: 73km
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| The brown Mekong meets ..... |
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| ....the green Moon River |
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