This was my earliest start of the trip. I left the hotel before 6am and got to the station before 6:30am as suggested by the railway guys the previous day. Funny they suggested that, because as it turns out, the train was scheduled to arrive at 5:55am but never does. I know that feeling. And …
Not much to report. This was a very nice short ride by the beach then it became hot and boring as I approached Hua Hin. The hotel I’m at, Le Pastel is absolutely lovely. Not shiny and schmick, but full of character. It was all systems go with logistics after I’d settled in. I extended …
Today started with some breakfast at the hotel. I had some chicken jok which is rice porridge similar to congee. Beautiful. A full stomach is always a great way to start. I also pumped up the tyres and got going. That is, until my rear tyre deflated. I couldn’t find the hole or the cause, …
Fish Farms and Nat Park – Prachuap Khiri Khan to Sam Roi Yot Beach- 65kms Read More »
It went like this. 6am alarm. Where am I ? Oh yeah, I’m not riding today. Sleep for another hour. Wake up, look at the beach, decide not to swim because it’s a really low tide. Grab some toast and instant coffee at the hotel. Sleep for an hour. Wake up feeling like I should …
I decided to photograph each temple that I went past today, and did so for three in the first 10kms. After that, the road seemed to be full of dogs. If I saw one, I saw 50-60. I felt like there was a dog around every corner and quickly forgot about the temples. Most of …
This was expected to be a short and sweet ride and that’s the best way to describe it. Most of it was near the beach and there was almost no traffic after the first 10kms. The last 20 was along quiet lanes or beach roads. They were so quiet that I felt sorry for the …
I was expecting to do about 72 kms to a beach place that looked ok – based on my very limited research. I stopped after a couple of kms and picked up some bananas along with some roast chicken and rice for breakfast from a local market. I was hoping to sit near the beach …
Great day today. It started well, as I looked for some breakfast in the first few kms. I stopped at a roadside stall and asked what they had. One lady spoke some english and I ended up with chicken curry, vegetables and a nice latte. As I was eating, some of the local monks dropped …
I had another early start and it was another clear and warm day. As has happened three days in a row now, the clouds came out eventually and made it more pleasant. I’d describe today’s ride as really picturesque but with traffic. Highway 4 is the only option in these parts, so there were quite …
I got going early and planned a breakfast/coffee stop at around 7kms. All done and back on the road by 7:30am. Again it was fairly clear this morning and 30 degrees at 7:30 – according to my GPS. It certainly felt like it. The road was consistent – mainly little undulations that sapped my energy …
