It was an easy 60k to the border, where I crossed the Friendship Bridge to Laos – immigration was smooth with 5 minutes filling out the forms and 5 minutes processing time. The second Thailand leg was slightly better than the first, but in general Thailand was a very un-interesting biking experience – just passing by for greater adventures to come. Or so I hope, finally getting my Chinese visa in Vientiane - a turning point after the last months' countless challenges  ....