Let the Rough Rider Roll … Back to Vietnam

The road from Muang Khua in Laos to the Vietnam border was a rough one. Unpaved and mountainous. I was really considering taking a bus as I’d heard about the bad conditions on this route — I was scared. But I did it because I’m a Rough Rider. I’m Road Bone.


Let’s not build a bridge. A boat ferry will be okay.


What’s your anti-drug in Laos?


On the highway, I had to take off my shoes to wade through the water.


Dirt highway with rock sprinkles.


Another river running through the highway. It’s cool that they thought of building a bridge.


I came from down there. It’s good to be on top.

Scenes from the Road in Northern Laos


Dusty and sad from my broken-road ride from Vientiane to Vang Vieng.


The limestone mountains appeared around Vang Vieng.


The cobblestone dirt road was a nightmare.


Wearing a piece of Cambodia under my helmet to look cool, and to keep the sun off.


On the road very early in the morning.


Young babysitter


Chinese touring cyclists posing like they’re having a great time.


Descending to Oudamxai with the sun setting.