Dirt road bikepacking trip from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha, North Laos.

[Cycle Wallah]

A mate and me just finished a ride from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha with about 90% on dirt. We went via Xieng Kok, Muang Long and Nale. Here's some photos.

Glad to see the ancient Buddha is still there.

China aid is paving the road along the Mekong. Not sure how far it it going.

Case free village.

Taking a break.

Think this is a flying squirrel. Seen outside a hilltribe village.

Stupa at Xieng Dao Wat.

Boat on the Mekong.



Lao Navy.

Escaping the midday sun.

Cleaning chain with Akha children.

Dinner with Akha family.

Traditional touring set up on dirt.

Bikepacking set up.

Not a bad view for this time of year.

Peter with audience while setting up drone.

Village kids.

Bit of yoga in the jungle.



Drone shot of burnt area.

Passing some locals.

Talking guns with the Nai Ban.

Next stop is Phongsali after a day off in Luang Namtha.

 

[bsacbob]

Great shots Paul, enjoy the ride up to Pongsali.

 

[The Bigfella]

I was in Phongsali this time three years ago, with Auke. The smoke was so bad we had to leave.

Photos are great. Thanks Mr Wallah

 

[Cycle Wallah]

I was in Phongsali this time three years ago, with Auke. The smoke was so bad we had to leave.

Photos are great. Thanks Mr Wallah

Been fine in Bokeo and Luang Namtha.