Couchfish Day 109: From good to bad to what?

Somewhat bleary–eyed, the French and I gather at a nearby noodle shop for a bowl and coffee. We’ve seen no sign of the Germans, and so while last evening we laughed about just riding off, now reality is sinking in.

We decide to check a couple of the other hotels in Attapeu to see if we can see their bikes anywhere. When that draws a blank we check with a…