Udomxay to Natuei - 78km

Diabolical road conditions leaving Udomxay. The once smooth tarmac has been washed away leaving just a hard rocky underlay. They have started fixing the road, but according to the billboard this wont be completed until late 2011. ATM in Udomxay out of order, so had to make a detour via songthaew to Luang Namtha for cash. There is also an exchange facility in Luang Namtha.