The Journeys ... The Current Trip

We are currently in Vietnam and will soon head to China. With this, our Southeast Asia leg ends, and a new chapter of our trip begins.

China is going to be interesting and at least the beginning will be a challenge, as we haven't found a road map of China in English. Ah, well, sounds like and adventure. We'll get to Hong Kong somehow.

The last few months brought many new things: from nagging injuries, two new countries (Laos and Vietnam) and a third member of our team - our friend Karel has joined us of a few months of cycling.
We had a great time in Laos, with some serious adventure in the beginning because - as always - we had to take the path less traveled. Once back on the track, riding got easier and the scenery was rewarding as always.
Vietnam proved to be a real positive surprise. We've heard almost only bad things about it - especially from cyclists. But if you ride on more remote roads, the traffic is bearable, the people are friendly and we have come across some of the most beautiful scenery since we have left Indonesia.
Additionally, Hanoi quickly became our favorite city on the trip so far. It has a certain Asian quality, that many of it's Thai and Malay sister lack. Yes, the traffic is crazy out here, but also great fun to tackle on a bicycle.

We have received our China visas and are now heading towards Hong Kong. Excitement! I loved HK the last time I was there, 15 years ago. I'm looking forward to it. But first we have to try to find it on a Chinese map.

There are plenty of new photos in the Thailand, Laos and Vietnam galleries for your viewing pleasure.

Until the next news from Hong Kong. Take care.

Adrian