The end was in sight, and was reached today. Arrival in my place of rest was wonderful. Afternoon sleeps. Banana smoothies. Finalising my video. Listening to podcasts in bed. Everything the heart desires. The simple pleasures of a completely exhausted cyclist!
Fields near Luang Namtha
Three days of relaxation until Mark arrives. Several rounds of the three pizzas for the price of two deal at the local fast food place, and drinking lots of banana smoothies.
After having recovered somewhat, a kayak trip through the dense jungle did the trick. Such rich green, pouring down the steep river banks. Long roots hanging down from the heavens into the water, as we navigated through the cool water as it eased around the rocks, down the valley. Butterflies – blue ones and yellow ones. Dragonflies of all colours. Birds. A beautiful cacophony of nature.
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That kayak trip sounded blissful! Would have loved to see those butterflies. 🙂
Butterflies are rather hard to photograph. Here is a photo that my cycling companion Mark took off one of the butterflies. https://www.instagram.com/p/-OA2aMIf4C/
It’s gorgeous!!