Thanks Snakeboy for your comments.
The fee for the bridges is not a problem and I know I could use it. I just thought to see more Laos by riding that route. But there are risks in terms of road condition, ferry schedule, and riding alone with a too heavy bike through unpopulated areas. Besides, I had fever just a day ago and am still quite tired. I'll probably drop that idea. And as you said the route along Mekong's south shore is probably as nice as the norths side would be.
Tha Li is not my goal. I may drive to Chiang Mai as everyone suggests that and therefore take road 210 (or 21).
You're right about the visa and that's a reason why I'm waiting in Vientiane. 15-day visa is too short. I don't know why it is so in Thailand. All other countries give longer visa also for Finns. Edit: The consulate is closed for holidays until Dec 11!
Last edited by Lonely Lynx; 8 Dec 2015 at 04:48.
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