66 km
Had my alarm at 6 o'clock as usual. Already when I woke up I could hear it was raining again. We got a good shower early last night so it was not totally out of the blue. Right now it is just after seven and I have been out for breakfast. I had meant to get going early since I really have no idea when or where I can find lodging along the way to Snookyville. I have some 240 kms to go and plan to break it up in three days. But there is no question of setting out into the unknown as long as it is raining already. I'll give it another hour or two before deciding if I must remain here all day.
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Well, eventually the rain ceased. I went to Paddy's Pub for a large baguette with egg and cheese, coffee. Talked to a nice Khmer dude who had been born and raised in a refugee camp in Thailand, where he also learnt English. He could give me some advice on places along the road where I could find accommodation.
The skies started to look promising so I set off at 1100, expecting to ride some 60 kms. It turned out to be 66. But there, soon after the Tra Peang Rung bridge I found a Wildlife Alliance setup. They also have arrangements with some villagers to take in tourists on a homestay thing. Only 3$ gave me a good room in a sweet little village along the river. WA is at the time of my stop still awaiting final government approval to be allowed to take tourists on trekking in the area. I saw some pictures, looked very nice. This is at the edge of The Cardamom mountains.
There were a few hills on the way here. Nothing major at all, but since I have so far only cycled on very flat roads in Thailand it tired me nevertheless. There was a good restaurant right next to the WA, where I had a good dinner. I was in bed shortly after 7.
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