(written by Dave) It's official, we've extended our stay here in Chiang Mai through the end of the week.  Today we had hoped to get some bike repairs done but had limited success.  First up we tried going to a bike shop called TCA.  We'd heard that they were the best hope in Chiang Mai … Continue reading Infrastructure day 1 in Chiang Mai

(written by Nancy) I am writing this from our plushy room at the Le Meridien in Chiang Mai – a room that has a huge couch, a bathroom with a shower with a door AND a bathtub and a speaker so you don't miss any of your TV program, a french press and of course a … Continue reading Hot highway ride to Chiang Mai (98/9050k)

(written by Dave) Our no-tell-motel was quiet overnight – I'd even go as far as to say that we were the only guests.  Of course, if other guests were using the hourly features of the hotel, I'd expect that they would not announce themselves upon arrival.  We used our sleeping bag liners on the bed, … Continue reading Hilly day to Lampang (66/8952 ks)

(written by Nancy) We escaped the karaoke curse last night, thankfully.  We only heard a little bit but it wasn't very loud and I don't think it went on very long – must have been a slow night at the bar.  We had cereal and instant coffee in our 'lovely' room for breakfast, continuing the … Continue reading Along the Thai backroads – Si Satchanalai to Wang Chin (70/8886k)

(written by Dave) Today was mostly a nice quiet ride through the rice fields of northern Thailand. This part of Thailand had some flooding a few weeks ago but it was minor and the rice crop seems to have come through ok. Today we saw folks transplanting crops, harvesting corps, drying rice on the back … Continue reading Quiet roads through the rice fields to Si Satchanalai (78/8816ks)

(written by Dave) When the alarm went off at 5:45 this morning, it seemed way too early to get up on a non-riding day.  In fact, I almost had myself convinced that it was raining and there would be no sunrise or good morning light.  Then Nancy informed me that the rain sound was the … Continue reading Tourists in Old Sukhothai

(written by Nancy) We had a nice wake-up call this morning from the neighbourhood cats fighting and running around on the metal roof of our room.  Not a great sound early in the morning but we were both just hoping they wouldn't be attracted to our cycling shoes that we had left outside to air … Continue reading Whoo-hoo a rain-free day – Kamphaeng Phet to Old Sukothai (83/8738k)

(written by Nancy) Another quiet night last night, at least until about 2:30 when we were awoken by a car pulling up outside and then someone trying to open the door to our room with a key.  Dave yelled at them and they quickly left – we think we heard them drive into the space … Continue reading Heading down the Highway – Salok Bat to Kamphaeng Phet (75/8655k)

(written by Nancy) A very quiet night last night meant a good sleep though we both woke up sometime during the night to hear the rain pelting down outside - fortunately it had quit raining by the time we got up just after 6. It was a bit foggy and the roads were wet but … Continue reading Spa Day into Salokbat (102/8580 ks)

(written by Nancy) We left the resort this morning before 7 with three possible destinations for the day.  But first we stopped at 7-11 for brekkie and a nice shot of espresso from the Cafe Amazon located right next door.  Many of the petrol stations here have both 7-11s and these cafes – it's always … Continue reading Wandering the fields from Dan Chang to Hup Pa Tad (85/8478 ks)