Robert’s Cyclings Vox 2008-07-03T14:31:49Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00f48ce77e5c0002/ 03 07 08 Day 94 tag:vox.com,2008-07-03:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fae8c89644000b 2008-07-03T14:22:57Z 2008-07-03T14:31:49Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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The great boat journey has brought me to Luangphrabang. A photographers dream, according to the lonely Planet. I would tend to agree. The one day we were meant to stay turned to 2. It was not just the beauty of the small town next to the Meko...

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]]> 26/06/08 Day 87 tag:vox.com,2008-06-26:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad6940f030005 2008-06-26T09:03:19Z 2008-06-28T03:12:18Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Biking Buddies So I got myself a biking buddy. Her name is Ayley and she is a good friend of mine. I met her off the plane in Bangkok Airport about 5 days ago. I was so happy to see her, as I had just about had enough of my own company. Rathe...

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]]> 21/06/08 Day 81 tag:vox.com,2008-06-21:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fae8c4e86e000b 2008-06-21T11:52:19Z 2008-06-21T11:52:19Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom A whirlwind trip So just as a reminder for myself. I took the over night bus from a small town called Komtun. I had 2 days tough cycling with lots on hills and rain. At one point I found myself holding on to the side of a slow moving bus that ...

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]]> 17/06/08 Day 77 tag:vox.com,2008-06-17:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad69164870005 2008-06-17T15:05:16Z 2008-06-17T15:16:07Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom A bit of a general round up. Still going. Made it to Saigon. A great city, with it's grand boulevards and tiny lanes I have enjoyed a couple of days here checking out the galleries and museums. I decided to get the over night bus from Kontom i...

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]]> 13/06/08 Day 73. Equipment List... tag:vox.com,2008-06-13:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fae8c283d2000b 2008-06-13T13:32:31Z 2008-06-20T11:38:03Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Equipment List Item Notes Cycle and additions Specialized Tricross Great touring bike Shimano clipless pedals Front rack Rear rack Rear panniers Old ones that needed a few repairs on the way. Plastic bags required...

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]]> 12/06/08 Day 72 tag:vox.com,2008-06-12:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad68fe04b0005 2008-06-12T15:11:58Z 2008-06-12T15:11:58Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Ups and downs The last few days have been a bit tough. the is a serious amount of humid heat here that really can drain a poor cyclist. I have made my way Southwest from Da nang. Yesterday I travelled along a road that seemed to be made up of ...

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]]> 10/06/08 Day 75 tag:vox.com,2008-06-10:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad68f41880005 2008-06-10T10:05:15Z 2008-06-10T14:01:44Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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Thats been 10 days now in Vietnam. I still feel like I am adapting to all the changes that has brought. The weather, food, the people, communicating are all making for a whole new experience. A brief outline of my progress over the last few days....

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]]> 05/06/08 Day 70 tag:vox.com,2008-06-05:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad68ea3d20004 2008-06-05T11:09:24Z 2008-06-10T14:23:23Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Second Impressions I held my breath and headed off into the traffic on Hanoi. I know now why as a traveler I have had little urge to do all that bungee jumping, thrill seeking malarkey! The roads in the city are filled with both motor and pus...

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]]> 01/06/08 Day 66 tag:vox.com,2008-06-03:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad68e172c0004 2008-06-03T14:28:45Z 2008-06-10T14:06:49Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom A change of Scenery Phew, made it! After 2 days I have arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam. A flight out of Kathmandu to Singapore, then an overnight stay in a decent room at a reasonable price in this very tidy and bling airport. Then fresh up in the m...

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]]> 29/05/08 Day 63 tag:vox.com,2008-05-30:asset-6a00f48ce77e5c000200fae8be36db000b 2008-05-29T11:19:02Z 2008-05-30T08:27:37Z Robert's cyclings http://robertscyclings.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom VIVE LA REPUBLICQUE This is the header strapped across The Kathmandu Post today. Yesterday was a major historic day for the country as the new constitutional assembly voted for the abolition of the 240 year old monarchy and became a Republic. Th...

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