Rice fields

Daily Stats

Distance: 98 kms

Time: 5 hours 41 minutes

Elevation: 1705 meters

Speed: 17.3 kph

Accumulated Distance: 626 kms

Daily Disasters

The honestay was full
Not enough money to stay 2 nights

Part of the reason for coming to this area is to see and at least get a photo of the rice fields.

I left the hotel and rode across the bridge to the Winmart shop to get some yoghurt and a drink. I then bumped into Arco and Anne who were just having a coffee. Quick chat and I rode off.

The route today had a climb to a pass at just under 1000m which was particularly taxing. As a general rule I just clunk the bike into easiest gear and plod my way to the top. I just don’t have the strength or energy to go in any faster.

There were rice fields and mountain views.

Many of the locals are wearing traditional dress.

So disappointed this photo doesn’t show how steep this slope is.

This climb was near the end. I had to stop half way up for some food and a rest.

I was aiming for a homestay that Jarek and Emila had recomended on my 3rd night in Vietnam. I rode hard to get there only to be informed that it was full. Luckily the homestay owner recommend a hotel. Unfortunately I do not have quite enough money to stay 2 nights. But I’m real tired and sore from today. I’m in a real quandary.

Arco and Anne had recomended a Thai restaurant in Dien Bien Phu. Most definitely the best meal I have had while in Vietnam.