Battambang

I have lost count of the days. It feels like I haven't done a full day of riding for weeks.The last big day I had was going up to Bokor Hill. But all that will change because I am finally feeling like myself again. I spent days battling a fever and headache that would just not relent. Then randomly, after days of headache everything seemed to get better. I am not sure how it happened but happen it did.

The last couple days in Kampot were as relaxing as ever. I got to spend my time with a wonderful friend. We went to the beach, ate fruit, watched movies. Now that's a vacation! I also bought a new Brooks saddle. It is very stiff but I am told the stiffness would relent under the constant pressure of my sit bones to make the most comfortable seat ever. We will see. After biking for so long with an uncomfortable saddle I have a hard time believing that any seat can be comfortable. 

But all good things come to an end and we parted ways. I jumped on the slowest bus to Battambang ever. A 500km bus ride turned into an 13 hour ordeal. It was torture, but my bike and I survived. I will stay the day to explore the nice little river city. The market is right beside my hotel!

The blue line is the bus ride. I will be riding my bike to Bangkok so about 400km to go!

Battling the headwind, dust, and traffic to get to the beach.

The most recommended saddle for touring. Lets see how it works for me.

It really feels like the end of my trip. There isn't much to see in between Battambang and Bangkok but for miles upon miles of dried out agricultural land. It will be good land to suffer while I break in my Brooks saddle.