- I started the day at 8am with a quick run around the neighbourhood.
- We packed up, checked out, and strapped our bags to our motorbikes.
- We were about to hit the road when the guesthouse manager notified us that my bike had been leaking gas during the night.
- Frustrated, we wheeled our bikes to the end of the alley where I had noticed a mechanic shop earlier.
- They diagnosed the problem as a dirty carberator, and spent the next 45 minutes cleaning and refitting it. Total cost: 60K Kip ($7.31).
- Meanwhile, Cory had stocked us up on peanuts and water for the journey.
- We each had a few handfuls of peanuts for some energy, then finally hit the road.
- The drive was another stunning mountain section in the warmth of the sun. Several ridgeline passes provided stunning views of the mountainside falling away on either side of the road.
- Several hours later we arrived at Phou Khoun, a small town at the intersection of two highways.
- We checked into a guesthouse and had noodle soup for dinner across the road.
- We wandered the market for a bit, pausing to watch a local burn the fur off of a rodent.
- Spent the rest of the night reading, writing, and relaxing in our room before heading to bed.
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