The following day it rained nonstop, and I did little else but read and
eat. I quite liked that. By late afternoon, the rain subsided and I
walked out in search of more food.
Savannakhet – roadside accommodation – 107 km
Well-fed I biked out of Savannakhet despite the weather app
predicting rain and thunderstorms. Luckily, the bad weather never
materialised, and I enjoyed a pleasant overcast ride.
It was evident that it was the rainy season as I passed roadside stalls
selling bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and lotus seeds. I also saw
women walking their water buffalo to greener pastures and villagers
fishing in the rice paddies, creating a typical Laos scene. Watching
children play soccer among the cattle reminded me of Africa.
Around four o’clock, I spotted a guesthouse and called it a day. Since
it was a roadside guesthouse, there wasn't a restaurant nearby.
However, the person managing the guesthouse kindly went on his
motorbike to get me a meal. It was quite interesting, to say the least.
LOL. At least it came with a generous portion of rice, which would
suffice until I found something in the morning.