I'm cycling Vinh (Vietnam) via Laos (highway 8)to Vientiane (highway 13 I'd be interested to hear from someone who's cycled that stretch of road. Road condition? Any hotels-guest houses in Bang Nape, Lak Sao, Khamkeut, Ban Bakha, Ban Phonko (highway 8)? How much trucks/traffic? Any noodle shops-drink stops along the way? How are the locals? How are the border guards on the Laos side?