Thread: My jaunt on a bicycle

if i knew i would be camping,i would always grab something at the market.didn't get much better got some great kebab shots somewhere..!

Originally Posted by barrylad66

if i knew i would be camping,i would always grab something at the market.didn't get much better got some great kebab shots somewhere..!

a few photos from vin long down in the mekong delta vietnam.i spent a few days with a few great familys.they had never talked to a westerner let alone invite them to eat and drink with them.great memorys...

Originally Posted by barrylad66

Sorry if the descriptions leave a lot to be desired.

Don't worry about that as its always good to add the commentary so we know where you are and whats it about.

I always do it, makes all the difference. Keep the story running.

Doing a great job with this. Thanks very much.

A very unique thread indeed.

spider anyone?

I also was adopted by a family when I was traveling Solo in North Thailand.

To experience that hospitality from people that don't know you from Jack shit is quite humbling and humanizing.

I never have forgotten that family.

Originally Posted by barrylad66

spider anyone?

this was near siam reap.tasted like pork!!

The photo of the fish on the open fire, is one of the best I've seen for a while, love it.

Originally Posted by terry57

I also was adopted by a family when I was traveling Solo in North Thailand.

To experience that hospitality from people that don't know you from Jack shit is quite humbling and humanizing.

I never have forgotten that family.

totally agree.they would'nt let me go back to the hotel and i had to stay the night with them.they then arranged for a boat to take me back the mainland next morning.(with an almighty hangover and a daunting cycle ahead)

Originally Posted by Aberlour

The photo of the fish on the open fire, is one of the best I've seen for a while, love it.

nothing like food on an open fire and then watch the sunset.will post the kebab pic when i can resize it.dont hold your breath though as ive only recently learned how to post photos

was setting up camp after a hard days ride in the north of laos
and as darkness fell a guy appeared from nowhere
and said that it was too dangerous to do what i was doing,, many bad people about.
and to pack up and follow him back to his place.
i said no, i'll be alright. a few times.
next thing i know he's pointing a GUN at me and sayin ,you must come with me.
turns out he's a great guy with my safety as his concern.
spent the night at his place with his family,, who fed me and gave me a bed.
relieved that my bike was still there in the morning and continued my journey.

my main diet in laos was beer lao, weed, opium for a damaged knee and whatever grub i could find that wouldn't poison me,
water was too heavy to carry.
had to make room for the million kip i was carrying. in yr. 2001.

^ Jesus, when the good guys are putting guns in your face, you know you're on an adventure.

[quote=billy the kid;2461244]was setting up camp after a hard days ride in the north of laos
and as darkness fell a guy appeared from nowhere
and said that it was too dangerous to do what i was doing,, many bad people about.
and to pack up and follow him back to his place.
i said no, i'll be alright. a few times.
next thing i know he's pointing a GUN at me and sayin ,you must come with me.
turns out he's a great guy with my safety as his concern.
spent the night at his place with his family,, who fed me and gave me a bed.
relieved that my bike was still there in the morning and continued my journey.

my main diet in laos was beer lao, weed, opium for a damaged knee and whatever grub i could find that wouldn't poison me,
amazing,the only problems with guns was as i mentioned earlier in udomxai fuck all compared to that.

[quote=billy the kid;2461244]was setting up camp after a hard days ride in the north of laos
and as darkness fell a guy appeared from nowhere
and said that it was too dangerous to do what i was doing,, many bad people about.
and to pack up and follow him back to his place.
i said no, i'll be alright. a few times.
next thing i know he's pointing a GUN at me and sayin ,you must come with me.
turns out he's a great guy with my safety as his concern.
spent the night at his place with his family,, who fed me and gave me a bed.
relieved that my bike was still there in the morning and continued my journey.

my main diet in laos was beer lao, weed, opium for a damaged knee and whatever grub i could find that wouldn't poison me,
amazing,the only problems with guns was as i mentioned earlier in udomxai fuck all compared to that.

Originally Posted by billy the kid

was setting up camp after a hard days ride in the north of laos
and as darkness fell a guy appeared from nowhere
and said that it was too dangerous to do what i was doing,, many bad people about.
and to pack up and follow him back to his place.
i said no, i'll be alright. a few times.
next thing i know he's pointing a GUN at me and sayin ,you must come with me.
turns out he's a great guy with my safety as his concern.
spent the night at his place with his family,, who fed me and gave me a bed.
relieved that my bike was still there in the morning and continued my journey.

my main diet in laos was beer lao, weed, opium for a damaged knee and whatever grub i could find that wouldn't poison me,
water was too heavy to carry.
had to make room for the million kip i was carrying. in yr. 2001.

fcking hell mate, makes my trip sound like a local sunday club run.although i can match 2 items on your diet

You are the man.
The photos just keep getting better.
You have got some guts to up and go like that and "solo".
Not sure about the spiders though, but, when in rome...........

Thanks for a great thread and brilliant pictures , I am in awe.

^

yes I am as well. To think the dude done 9K on his push bike makes my head spin.

thanks guy...some pics incoming

a few more pics from around laos and cambodia

i love this pic of an old monk i was chatting with at a temple in cambodia

catch of the day,bet por mair were chuffed

Barry- your pics and adventure are too cool! Very well done and thank you for sharing. Do you speak the language(s), or do you get by w/ smiles and gestures?