Vat Phou
17. März in Laos ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Opt to stay on the west side of the river so that we can visit Vat Phou, an ancient Khmer site from 12th century. Explore the ruins set up into the hillside. Day is becoming hazy but still have goodWeiterlesen
Back to Laos and the Mekong river
16. März in Laos ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Early start to get some miles done when it’s cooler. Seven miles down the road come to Thailand and Laos border. Get stamped out of Thailand and then need to procure our visas for Laos. Pass onWeiterlesen
Towards the Laos border
15. März in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Manage to get ok sleep though a bit bumpy. Roll out of our beds before our stop so they can put the cabin back in daytime mode. Arrive in Ubon Ratchathani nice and early. Stop for a nice cappuccinoWeiterlesen
Wat Arun and a train journey
14. März in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Last day in Bangkok. Fortunately we are able to leave our loaded bikes at the hotel so we can spend a bit more time exploring. Wind our way to Wat Arun. We had walked by it last time but not made itWeiterlesen
A return to the National Museum
13. März in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Spend a bit of time sorting out our train travel. Need to extend our time in Bangkok because of limited sleeping car availability. Need to switch hotels so pack up. I head back to National Museum toWeiterlesen
Back to Bangkok
12. März in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Finish our ride into Bangkok, most of it along the newly developed canal cycle way. It’s still a work in progress as at times it abruptly ends or goes up steep steps. Check into hotel, drop ourWeiterlesen
Hello Thailand - again
11. März in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 34 °C
Very early wake up; but the Uber driver we scheduled the night before shows up on time. First hurdle completed. At the airport do a bit of reorganization to lower the weights of our boxes. Get themWeiterlesen
Transition day
10. März in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
After packing up, took a TukTuk to the bus towards Colombo, then an Uber to pick up our stuff and then a big van to get to a homestay near airport. When we arrived the power was out so quite toastyWeiterlesen
A long stroll along the beach
9. März in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Take advantage of low tide and out south along the beach. Pass through empty beach’s on the way to Turtle Beach. And as promised, turtles everywhere! Do a bit of snorkeling amongst the rocks asWeiterlesen
Galle Fort
8. März in Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Take a TukTuk back to Galle to explore the historic Dutch/ British fort and town. Hasn’t been in a walked city for awhile! Quite nice architecture and a beautiful coastline. Quite hot though. WalkWeiterlesen
More planning and beach time
7. März in Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Spent the morning going around in circles, considering and reconsidering our travel options. Finally gave it a rest and hit the beach. “Bought”
Sun chars by buying lunch and spent the rest of theWeiterlesen
Packing and a train ride south
6. März in Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Need to vacate the apartment but the owner is allowing us to store our stuff making us more nimble. Catch a ride to Colombo and then a train to Galle. Quite crowded and we didn’t spring for firstWeiterlesen
And I am back
5. März in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Another 4 airports, 3 planes and 4 lounges and I am back in Sri Lanka. Besides just being long, all went fine. Had a brief visit to the storage locker in Singapore to pick up our excess gear. ArrivedWeiterlesen
The longest Thursday ever
12. Februar in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Navigate a very busy Colombo airport - even at 11 pm. Board flight #1 to Bangkok, then flight #2 to Taipei, #3 to Seattle and #4 to Portland. 30 hours yet it’s still Thursday. At least I have 2 1/2Weiterlesen
One last TukTuk ride
11. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Attempt to find waterfalls/swim holes on the way back though end up on some very small and rough roads. Do get to put our toes in and are treated to a fishie foot massage. Finish the ride, return toWeiterlesen
Hiking Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak)
10. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Up at 2:00 to hike the 3.5 miles/1000 meters/5500 steps UP. This mountain is a very popular pilgrimage, supposedly with Buddha’s footprint on top. Goal is to get up before sunrise. Very steep, pavedWeiterlesen
ReisenderLove these pictures. Looks like amazing experience even with the steps!
To Adams Peak we go
9. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
With a few days left before I head home for family matters, decide to squeeze on more adventure in - a hike up Adams Peak. Back to TukTuk rentals we go to pick up our green TukTuk this time. LongWeiterlesen
A day of chores
8. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Not much to this day besides laundry, organizing and walking to get food for dinner.
A return to Negombo
7. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Doug offers to drive the TukTuk back by himself, allowing us more beach time. Have one last snorkel and enjoy the beach before catching a TukTuk to catch a bus to catch an Uber to the apartment.Weiterlesen
Another beach day
6. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Decide to toot over to another beach to check out the snorkeling. Head to Polhena where there is very little beach but calm water and turtles. Water does get a bit rougher as tide comes in yet stillWeiterlesen
In search of the best snorkel spot
5. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
Organize early to get some snorkeling in during low tide. First spot is way too shallow so move over to where all the people are on Turtle Beach. Do spot a turtle and some nice patches of purpleWeiterlesen
To the beach we go
4. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Roll ourselves down our steep hill, and pile in to our TukTuk for a long trip to the coast. Pass by pretty waterfalls as we descend down and around more hairpin turns. Although it’s IndependenceWeiterlesen
Ella Rock
3. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Power up on breakfast and walk up to train tracks. Join the line of others heading to the same place. Quite a bit of up before the end and get nice views from the ridge overlooking the valley.Weiterlesen
Ella & a train track walk
2. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Very short drive out of the mountains towards hills. Roads are quite small and windy but we cover the 40 km pretty quickly. Found our hotel who’s is up an incredibly steep hill making for aWeiterlesen
Horton’s Plains National Park
1. Februar in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Get an early start to try and arrive at Workds End before the clouds typically descend. Steep climb up in the TukTuk. Quite chilly at the trailhead as it’s quite exposed. Have our breakfast and setWeiterlesen
ReisenderRough day 😑