(written by Nancy) We were up early and had the bikes packed up by 7am so that we could have breakfast at the hotel as soon as they opened the restaurant.  Breakfast was okay, the usual fried egg and toast with weird hotdog and ham slice standing in for sausage and bacon.  We did meet … Continue reading Highway 4 tailwinds blow us to Hua Hin (105/8866 ks)

(written by Dave) We survived the night in our rough hotel.  I slept completely through the night.  Nancy was up on ant/bag patrol several times.  We didn't linger this morning, it was pretty much close the three open bags, get them downstairs and move out.  There were several guys heading home from the karaoke/snooker joint … Continue reading Highway 4 ramble to Prachuap Khiri Khan (83/7961 ks)

(written by Dave) The weather forecast called for 70% chance of showers but we got up early, ever the optimists, and discovered only light clouds and even some blue sky.  Woohoo.  We had brekkie in the room and were rolling from the hotel at 7:30.  The route out of town was easy, we had a slight … Continue reading Temple ramble – Chumphon to Bang Saphan (107/7878 ks)

(written by Dave) Today was pretty low key.  In our wandering last night we spotted a couple street side washing machines.  And by street side, I mean right on the sidewalk, protected by custom rebar cages, a sun shade and rain cover.  Today we headed back to the machines and for 20 baht (that's 60 … Continue reading Outdoor laundry day in Chumphon

(written by Dave) We started the day with coffee on Aungkana's front porch - what a great host she is. She even does a morning hula hoop workout that she shared with us - we declined trying it out though she did offer us a try. Then Nancy gave her a quick computer lesson to … Continue reading Monks blessing makes for a great ride to Chumphon (68/7771ks)

(written by Dave) We are not riding in Burma, but today we saw it. Our route took us along the Thailand/Burma border (Burma is Myanmar now, as they call themselves). The border here is water (Moel River, becoming the Andaman Sea), so you can see right across. We've met a few Burmese here in Thailand … Continue reading Shhhh, I see Burma – Ranong to Kraburi (59/7703 ks)

(written by Nancy) After kind of a restless night we awoke to the not-soothing sounds of rain on the metal roof of our bungalow. We decided to get things ready for a departure and have some breakfast to kill some time to see if the rain would let up. By 8:30 or so it seemed … Continue reading We call uncle on the way to Ranong and hop a local bus (17/7644) (+40 in songthaew)

(written by Nancy) The major theme of today was wet, wet, wet.  The rain started early with a big rainstorm just after the alarm went off at 6am this morning.  We took our time getting ready and by 8 or so the heavy rain had stopped so we decided to head out in hopes that … Continue reading A wet day to Bang Ben Beach (78/7627k)

(written by Dave) (note from last night – the thumping music stopped completely just on 10PM, as the hotel owner said it would – that was a relief...) Some days you ride your bike and the route reminds you of rides from your past. Today was one of those days. We are on the wettest … Continue reading Oregon riding to Khura Buri (112/7549 ks)

(written by Dave) Just a brief post today, mainly so that we can finally post some photos of the southern Thailand coastal scenery.  The landscape in southern Thailand is characterised by steep, limestone headlands and cliffs along its shoreline and by limestone (karst) towers both offshore and inland. The coastal karsts rise directly out of the … Continue reading James Bond in Phang-Nga