Set off from Siam Reap, hoping to get close to the Thai border by the day's end. Was going to be tough, heard so much about this next section of road; pot holes big enough for cars, face masks to counteract dust, many other riders blogs mention taking a pickup truck instead. All psyched up for a groovy dirt ride, but the road was only moderately bad, having been repaired a few years back. So, a pleasant ride in the sand & gravel, and fortunate that the wind blew dust from passing trucks away from my 'cycle lane'. More...

Good morning Cambodia. Route 13 ends in a fantastic red dirt track just before the Cambodian border, love cycling on red dirt. Bye bye Laos, love you lots, hello Cambodia, who are you? Moving on, the red dirt gave way to brand new road, previously, the only way here was by Mekong river boat. Terrain is scrub and woodland, quiet and unpopulated, then later a few people/buildings from which kids would excitedly yell 'hello'. Off the beaten trail once again. More...