2010 – Tour of Cambodia, Laos
Peter and Thomas Hambley
(“noshta and ernie”)
28th October to 8th November 2010
Day 1
28th October, 2010
Route:
Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Notes:
Banteay Srei( Hindu), Ta Phrom, Pre Rup (sunset).
Duration / Distance:
n/a
Day 2
29th October, 2010
Route:
Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Notes:
Angkor Wat (sunrise), Angkor Thom, Baphuon, Royal Palace, Terrace of Elephants.
Duration / Distance:
n/a
Day 3
30th October, 2010
Route:
Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Notes:
Bayon, Prasat Krol Damrei. Fish pedicure, foot massage. Hot and humid. Golden Banana Hotel, Siem Reap.
Duration / Distance:
n/a
Day 4
31st October, 2010
Route:
Flight RDPL 34137- Siem Reap-Pakse, Laos
Pens are a treasure
Notes:
Dry heat. Purchased 2 bicycles, suspensions front and rear, 18 gears, mountain class tyres and carrier. 125 American dollars. Hotel, Pakse
Duration / Distance:
3 miles
Day 5
1st November, 2010
Route:
Pakse, Muang Kao, Ban Khonkhen, Champasak, What Phu Temple, Champasak.
Notes:
Dirt road with stones, sand and deep pot holes occasional tarmacadam surface. Hot and dusty. Hotel, Champasak.
Duration / Distance:
40 miles
Day 6
2nd November, 2010
Route:
Champasak, river crossing, Dong Deng (island without cars) Ban Sisuk, river crossing, Ban Hua, Um Muang Temple, Ban Pathumphon, lift in UT to Ban Nasenphan, on Route13, river crossing, Muang Khong.
Notes:
Dirt roads until well engineered Route 13. Very Hot. Hotel, Muang Khong.
Duration / Distance:
38 miles
Day 7
3rd November, 2010
Route:
Muang Khong, river crossing, Khinak, Khong Phabeng Falls, Veun Kham, border, Laos- Cambodia.
Notes:
2.5 hours boat journey, Stung Treng. Route 13 and dirt roads. Cool on the river. Hotel, Stung Treng.
Duration / Distance:
20 miles
Day 8
4th November, 2010
Route:
Stung Treng, coach with bicycles, Kratie, Wat Phnom Sambok, Dolphin watch unsuccessful, Kampi rapids.
Notes:
Variety of road surfaces. Hot. Hotel, Kratie.
Duration / Distance:
20 miles
Day 9
5th November, 2010
Route:
Kratie, coach with bicycles, Phnom Penh, Foreign Correspondent’s Club.
Notes:
Good roads – chaotic but safe driving conditions! Hot. O K Hotel Phnom Penh.
Duration / Distance:
2 miles
Day 10
6th November, 2010
Route:
Phnom Penh, Wat Ounalom (Buddhist headquarters Cambodia), Wat Phnom, Chinese Bridge, Rum Chang Restaurant, Tuol Sleng Museum
Notes:
O K Hotel Phnom Penh.
Duration / Distance:
16 miles
Day 11
7th November, 2010
Route:
Phnom Penh, Large Ferry Boat, Chong Kaoh Nea, Siem Reap.
Notes:
Variety of road surfaces. Hot and humid. Golden Banana Hotel, Siem Reap.
Duration / Distance:
10 miles
Day 12
8th November, 2010
Route:
Siem Reap, Tour of Angkor World Heritage Site- Ankhor Wat, Ta Prom Kel, Phnom Bakheng, Prasat Bei, Baksei Chang Krang, West perimeter, Baphuon, Bayon, Primasanakas, Royal Palace, S. Khleang, N. Khleang, Preah Pithu, Preah Khan, Banteay Prei, Prasat Prei, Kro Ko, Neak Poan, Ta Som, East Mebon, Pre Rup, Banteay Kdei, Prasat Kravan. Siem Reap.
Notes:
Massage by the blind, sold the bicycles 40 American dollars each. Hot and humid. Golden Banana Hotel, Siem Reap.
Duration / Distance:
31 miles
Total Cycling Distance:
180 miles