Leg 3: Starting the Loop Back

10:20am: We will miss the Spring River Resort. The resort had beautiful, lush gardens and perched right above a river facing a mountain.

We got on our bikes and headed back t through the valley. The Kong Lhor Valley is something you have to experience in person. An emerald, fertile valley, sandwiched by sharp mountains, crisp air, blue skies, all leading to the Kong Lhor Cave. I could spend weeks in the valley admiring the vibrant colors, locals working in concert tending to their rice fields, and simply watch the world go by.

1:00pm After a few hours on the road the afternoon sun was heating up. Craig and I stopped at a natural pool called “Cool Pool” in Na Pavan. The water was indeed cool and crystal clear mountain water was inviting.

After our dip we hit the road to our hotel for the night.Read more