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This was probably the better night markets around. When I was there back in February 2018, the market only opens in the weekends. The market is more up market, like you don't see them serving wine and performing live theaters like those others. It is also differently laid out as it is not on a road, and tastefully decorated. </div>
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In terms of food and things they sell, it does look cleaner and better presented. </div>
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Check out the beer counter serving fresh draught beer </div>
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Khao Kha Moo - braised pork leg </div>
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Omelette - everything looks good here </div>
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Spinning grill tilapias covered in salt</div>
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If you fancy a drawn portrait. The artist completed one drawing in like 15 mins. </div>
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Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai via Route 118, to Pai & Mae Hong Son via 1095/108, to Mae Sariang via 108<br />
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The morning we wake up from <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5TXgMwQn6Sw">Meesuk Residence</a> we headed south to Chiang Mai. The cold December morning ride was of low visibility and the temperature was about 16 degrees. Steven was cold and put on his rain coat.<br />
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We stopped by at a noodle shop and had our breakfast. After that we headed our way towards Chiang Mai.<br />
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The plan for the day was got Steven to get this 1,864 certificate at Mae Hong Son and to get to Mae Sariang on the same day. Another challenging day with about 12 hours riding as we are to board a train to Bangkok the next day from Chiang Mai in the afternoon.<br />
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The ride down to Chiang Mai was cooling with the December weather and we left the highway and head to the mountains at about noon. I have ridden Mae Hong Son from Chinag Mai several times and I was excited about riding these roads again.<br />
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The Boten potholes at Boten are no joke. The Versys was touch enough to handle the terrain.<br />
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The bike was looking dirty. How an ADV bike should look like anyway.<br />
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RIP bugs.<br />
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I do not take pictures / selfies with the long neck tribe, tigers or elephant in Thailand. I find it is distasteful and degrading for long neck ladies as if they are some inhumane object. I wouldn't want to take a picture with a heavily drugged tiger as well.<br />
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But a chubby local trader by the road side, I will say yes!<br />
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That was Steven arriving at the office where they print the certificate. There are few places that does this printing. By Nov 2017, there are at least 2 offices that print the certificate with several designs.<br />
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Visited this old friend at Khun Yuam.<br />
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Finally we arrive Mae Sariang at about 8 pm local time and checked in to <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/aWWPg7ephwt">Riverbank</a> Guest house. We took a room each at the rate of 1000b due to most hotels were full that night.<br />
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Another good Thai dinner at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/AaVwHMmxMd22">Coriander</a> Redwood restaurant.<br />
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It was another good day riding. We look forward to the train ride the next day at Chiang Mai.<br />
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Chiang Khong (KM0 / 1020) - Chiang Khong Immigration (1356) - Luang Namtha (3) - Boten (13) - Huay Xai - Chiang Rai 1020 / 1174 / 1152</div>
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The morning we had our breakfast at the hotel we went ahead to the border. The border was quiet, there was no crowd, no queue. Only a tour bus and they were leaving when we got there. At the Thai border, we were asked to submit our papers which includes the TM2 document, copy of our passport, driver's license and also our "green card" or proof of ownership of our bikes. </div>
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Once that was done, we were asked to pay the standard 500 baht for the police "escort" which I find it was just another way for them to make a quick buck from us. </div>
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Once we arrive at the Lao border, more baht was asked for the customs officer to fill up forms and process our documents. It took more than hour for us to cross a border that has no queue and we paid about 300 baht to get our passport stamped. </div>
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After a frustrating morning of waiting and paying unnecessarily to these so called customs officers we finally made it over to Huay Xai. It was the first experience for me to ride on the right side of the road. <br />
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First pub I see at Lao. We borrowed the use of its toilet. The establishment was out of electricity at the time. </div>
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A familiar sight from its Thai counterpart. </div>
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Steven was being reliable here. He has been patience until today he broke out to me and ask for breaks between refueling.<br />
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Lots of these black piggies running around.<br />
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There are no highway rest stop. Steven said he saw a lady stopped her car and defecate by the road side with 2 doors open.<br />
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Some kids at Lao were very shy, but some were welcoming.<br />
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The villagers look like they were preparing dinner by the road.<br />
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The lady was in traditional costume and she has a very shy daughter. The lady could speak fluent Mandarin here.<br />
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We finally arrived at our destination. Over that golden arch is China.<br />
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This guys has been keeping up with me all the way from KL. Finally he earned his bragging rights.<br />
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I am not a fan of stickers but looks like many thinks otherwise. Route 13 to China.<br />
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This mile marker is where most 2 week traveler would like to stop by for pictures as a sign of achievement. Maybe because it says "China".<br />
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On the way back to the border, upon request by Steven to stop by this stall by the road side. Nearby Pangsai.<br />
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This young man who was in his school uniform seemingly took interest in our bikes. I used body language to explain to him what's the difference between a parallel twin and an in line four engine. Notably the young man likes the sound of the latter. I gave this new friend of mine an emblem of a Malaysian flag which I pin in on my jacket, something to remember me by. Hopefully I visit Pangsai again and he would still recognize me.<br />
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It took us another few hours to get to Chiang Rai after that. It was a long riding day indeed and I look forward to our next destination, Mae Hong Son. I had regretted that I did not plan enough time for Lao. This country fascinates me with its history and its people really compelled me to visit them again. Perhaps soon enough I may bring my Versys girl up here again if she is up for it.<br />
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KWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12123106771612615644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913846532369763817.post-38468049929693176332017-11-21T11:44:00.000+08:002017-11-21T14:03:47.886+08:00Dec 2016 - KL to Boten - Golden Triangle - Mae Hong Son 1,864 Corners - Day 3Monday - Total distance 324 KM<br />
Chiang Mai (KM0/R118) - Singha Park (R1211) - Chiang Rai (R1) - Sob Ruak (R1216/1290) - Chiang Khong (KM 324 KM R1290)<br />
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The morning after a very rough previous day I woke up and was looking for coffee. Steven was still asleep and I wonder whether I was awaken by the sound of his deep sleep or was it the traffic noise from the window I deliberately left opened for the cigarette smoke.<br />
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I remembered that at this point I still had 3 packs of my Sempoerna and it was around eight in the morning.<br />
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I took a quick shower and went downstairs, started the bike and went looking for coffee. I thought of bringing Steven to the temple later to pray for good and safe riding days ahead after breakfast at the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/STknZqqWGNt">market</a>. I was a little hungry so I went to McDonald's where I knew they serve good coffee.<br />
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<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/HrMwBjpDqZw">McDonalds</a> opposite Taphae gate was not crowded in the morning. I went in and ordered coffee from a pleasant looking waitress who spoke decent English. Naturally this would be the place where they usually do. I had my hot coffee outside, sitting in the cool December breeze with a seemingly drunk farang sleeping at the next table.<br />
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By the time I finish my coffee it was close to 10 am and I head back to the hotel to find Steven already washed up and sitting in bed. I got him ready for breakfast and ask him to take me pillion on his bike. I didn't notice his uneasiness of not gearing up and riding in town.<br />
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Only after breakfast at the market I discovered that <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/WcE5uHXLcLk">Wat Chediluang</a> has started collecting entrance fee.<br />
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Wat Chediluang looks as stunning as ever. I pray for safe ride and my future return to visit.<br />
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After the visit to the temple, we then dropped by at the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/gurYtosJrCF2">train station</a>. The Chiang Mai station is the last stop for northbound line.<br />
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I dropped by the station to ask about the train schedule and bought our tickets at the advise of one of the friendly ladies. She said to be there by noon for the 5 pm train which heads to Bangkok.The cost of the sleeper upper deck from Chiang Mai to Bangkok was 771 baht, arriving 6.15 am the next day. We would need to arrive earlier for the workers to load the bike earlier and to be sure that there are enough space in the train for both our bikes. With a sigh of relief that we more or less confirmed our tickets later on, we went back to the hotel and geared up.<br />
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After gearing up, we head towards <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/2gSjRpWMRYE2">Singha Park</a> via route 118 northbound. The total distance from the hotel to Singha Park was about 3 hours or about 180 km. We followed route 118 until the final half hour we got off the highway and got on route 1211.<br />
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On the way to Singha park we stopped by this <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/bT1eAdZHagr">cafe</a> that has a room full of exotic paintings.<br />
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Notice that other smaller paintings are strategically placed for purpose of censorship.<br />
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After the coffee stop, we followed the 118, then the 1211. More info about Singha park could be found <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Attraction_Review-g297920-d6771960-Reviews-Singha_Park-Chiang_Rai_Chiang_Rai_Province.html">here</a>. We continue the ride and headed towards our next stop, Golden Triangle park at Chiang Saen.<br />
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By the time we got to Golden Triangle Park it was already nearly 5 pm local time. We took a break and I get the chance to chat with this Thai lady who could speak fluent Chinese.<br />
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After the break we changed our visor to clear ones as it was getting dark. We took the 1290 towards Chiang Khong and decided to spend the night there.<br />
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The <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ap1b9FpQGv52">Nam Khong Riverside</a> turned out to be a clean and value for money hotel. I would definitely recommend it.<br />
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The morning sun greeting from the land of a million elephant overseeing the mighty Mekong.<br />
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It was my third visit to this restaurant and I have ordered the same item which I ordered before, the beef soup noodle. The item cost RM 11.00 and I really like the taste. The restaurant looks new and nicely renovated. Not much of a crowd but I really hope that will continue to operate as I appreciate the quietness for my lunch break. The location is a bit odd but if you are sick and tired of the same food and parking hassle at Glenmarie, you would probably like this place. </div>
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My regular place for breakfast. Today parking was a hassle as I parked about 100 meters away even though it was only about 10 am in the morning. Maybe it is due to CNY coming soon and lots of people are out and about. I notice that the neighborhood was also more crowded than usual. </div>
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I tried out their new menu item, the "DELUXE Curry Mee". Looks quite nice on the picture, but turned out to be just so so. Not so deluxe after all and has no kick in their curry. The price was RM 10, which is slightly higher to other menu items, I guess is due to the additional ingredients in the dish. I would probably prefer their normal menu item which are the clear soup noodle. I am rating them 3 as no coffee or even nescafe was available today. What a shame. </div>
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Coming here is quite an regular affair for me. One of the dish that I would order usually is from this stall "Pork Meat Rice, Hotpot" stall. They have some really radical space-age-transparent-laser-beam looking chopsticks.<br />
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Accessibility: 4/5 (outdoor coupon parking)<br />
Environment: 3/5 (No AC but cleanliness is acceptable for me)<br />
Food taste: 3/5<br />
Economy: 4/5 (RM 6.50 for a bowl of noodles and another bowl of chitering)<br />
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Sunday - Total distance 1,210 KM<br />
<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/A4Y9Ec4k6EM2">Chumphon</a> (Refuel KM0/R41) - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/4BBEDyA9v8D2">Prachuap</a> Kiri Khan (Refuel KM249/R41/4) - Lunch break at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dTKnfhcS3W22">Ratchaburi</a> - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/RZip2zVzDCT2">Suphan Buri</a> (Refuel K243 R4/321) - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/7qg4fmdbm2U2">Nakhon</a> Sawan (Refuel KM236 R321/340/1) - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5G7K8otzVXw">Thoen</a> [town between Tak & Lampang] (Refuel KM 252 R1) - <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qj8MbtGFAYS2">Chiang Mai</a> (KM 230 R1/11)<br />
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After breakfast at the Chumphon Garden hotel, we geared up and went to the nearby PTT to fuel up both my gas tank and my hydration pack. It was a relaxing ride that morning after a good night's rest. I remember I slept quite well. We were lucky to get a good room on our first night. We emptied our first tank after about 3 hours at Prachuap Khiri Khan.<br />
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After my first coffee of the day at PTT <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/PWx6ZMrcDBU2">Amazon</a> cafe at PKK, I wanted to see where was the Hua Hin train station, we went to Hua Hin town and the lady at the counter told me only bikes below 120cc were allowed to be load and unload here (so much about the idea of training down here). Then from Cha Am we proceed to Ratchaburi (the supposing first day destination). Lunch location was just off the R4 highway <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/vFn9nFrqHfM2">here</a>. It was a new, clean restaurant serving local spicy pork and noodle soup with rice. Checking google map location shows that they serve seafood as well. That made sense as the ocean was not far away. </div>
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The target was set for the day during lunch that Steven insist that we could make it to Chuang Rai. My dilemma then was that I had no intention or any interest to stop for the second night anywhere between Ratchaburi & Chiang Mai. The original plan was to ride there on the second day from Ratchaburi via the 11, passing Phitsanulok & Uttradit. As we were trailing, I suggested to him that maybe we could head toward Chiang Mai and do MHS instead before heading to Boten. Steven immediately shot down the idea and he looked determined to hit Boten first. Only couple of days later on then I realize he has not much interest of doing MHS. <br />
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Since we were already backed up on our schedule, Steven suggested to ride at night. Chiang Mai was another option for me at the time as it was at least an hour before Chiang Rai. I decided then to reroute to Chiang Mai via Suphan Buri, Uthai Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Kampaeng Phet & Tak. Steven is under the impression that google map's ETA was just an "indication" and we would be arriving much earlier as we were on motorcycle.<br />
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By the time we reach Tak it was already 11.30 pm. I would really flush his motorbike-would-get-there-earlier theory down the toilet. We rode for another 2 hours to reach Chiang Mai in the cold dark night passing stretches of mountain roads and national parks on the 1.<br />
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It was a long ride that day as we only arrived Chiang Mai town at nearly 2 am in the morning. We went straight to a <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YcwekKrjvfH2">restaurant</a> outside the old town to have our dinner. It took a long time to get there but I was pretty content.<br />
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It was my first riding experience riding in the dark. It was risky and dangerous.<br />
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After dinner, I lead Steven straight to the hotel at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Cgvap29xbRD2">B2 Thippanate</a> which was about 20 minutes away. Once we got there only get to know that the hotel was full and no more room left. It was my third time visiting this budget hotel but unfortunately we did not get a room there that night. I took out my phone and start searching for available hotels around. It was not a big problem as we were not picky but it was the fatigue that got to me.<br />
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After attempts of checking hotels nearby, finally I found one at the northwest of the gate, next to the Ram Hospital. The room at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/aWTeRB3u6Zx">Tokyo Vender Hotel</a> was cheap at only 550 baht and it has its reasons why. It was the one of the worse so called hotels I ever stayed in. I wouldn't recommend to stay here unless you are wanted by the police or you were hiding from the mafias for running away their drugs. The room was small and dirty, the bathroom and dark, and weird sounds were coming from everywhere. The bathroom ceiling looks like going to fall into pieces and dropping on my head when I was showering. I lit up a cigarette and told Steven that we are just roughing it out tonight and I promise him tomorrow we will stay in a nicer hotel.<br />
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After shower I did my laundry and went to bed.<br />
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U Thong, Suphan Buri.<br />
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I have finally made it to the trip and came back in one piece. Total mileage clocked was 5,167 km in 8 days.<br />
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Day 1 Summary<br />
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Sat - Total distance 995 KM<br />
RV RnR Sg Buloh at NSE at 3.30 am<br />
KL (Refuel KM0/E1) - Gunung Semanggol (Refuel KM264/E1) - Changlun (Refuel KM186) - Hatyai (4) - Thung Song (Refuel KM238/4 & 41) - Chumphon (Refuel KM310/4)<br />
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Steven actually made it on day 1 at RV 3.30 am, honestly I didnt expect him to actually turn up for this trip.<br />
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After we fueled up at Sg Buloh then off we went. Our first check point was Gunung Semanggol RNR which was about 260 KM away where we would be fueling up. I always remembered this rest stop as the one just opposite <a href="http://www.bukitmerahresort.com.my/">Bukit Merah Laketown Resort</a> which is about half an hour from Penang bridge. During the stop I had some cold nescafe coffee in a can and I was good to go again.<br />
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The weather was fine that morning and I did not feel that cold riding early that morning as my big ass windshield blocked most of the cold wind off my chest. There were some slight drizzle that I wouldn't call it rain on the way to G. Semanggol. We arrived Changlun soon enough and once we reach the usual coffee shop to have breakfast, it hit me. There were thousands of people in the queue awaiting to cross the border that morning.<br />
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I have never seen such a big crowd at the BKH check point before, with the amount of cars, coaches, trucks, bikes that were going through and 100 meter long queues, I did not anticipate this crowd. With the earlier delay at the coffee shop that took more than an hour to prepare our paperwork/insurance we were already 1 hour behind schedule. At the end, we paid a tout (abang ulat) RM 20 per person to cut queue but we still have to get our bike's paperwork done.<br />
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By the time we were on Thailand soil, it was already 10.30 am (MY). There was a long way ahead of us to head to Ratchaburi, which was the original plan. I've started to think that it would be a challenge to get there within the day.<br />
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It was nice riding in Thailand again, with a familiar feeling. The smell of rotten rubber in the south, the reddish dust, the unexpected u turns by the local pick ups, and the ever familiar taste of Amazon coffee at PTT gas stations. After refueling at Thung Song, we reached Chumphon district at about 6 pm (MY). I made the decision to stop here for the night as it was already a 15 hours day for us. After searching online for a couple of minutes for hotel, we headed for a decent looking one about 20 mins away. It was at Chumpon town which I have never visited and I was excited.<br />
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Steven cooling down his ride at Chumphon stop over before we ride in. I'd say this was probably the only naked XJ6 with a wind shield that big I have ever seen. </div>
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The view from the hotel room. I sent this picture with my hand sign to my wife as proof of safe arrival.<br />
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After asking directions from the hotel reception on where to get dinner, we decided to go there by foot.<br />
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Some local businesses.<br />
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Chumpon is a lonely quiet town. Didn't even see a massage place. This place will definitely grow on me.<br />
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We decided to have dinner at this small little restaurant called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A2-Mao-Hoi/310412495967926">Mao Hoi</a> by the end of the row, opposite the train station. Funny the name of the restaurant means closed in my dialect.<br />
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Walk down the row then you'd see peddlers selling all sorts of stuffs.<br />
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Behind the stalls was the train station. Location <a href="https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/Chumphon/@10.502071,99.17541,18.13z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x30f8aabbd3078b9d:0xb25189fd0ba5ff84!8m2!3d10.5030056!4d99.1759323?hl=en&hl=en">here</a>.<br />
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Street food if you fancy.<br />
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Local market selling the latest fashion.<br />
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This furry friend was doing some shopping as well.<br />
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Seafood by the street.<br />
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My regular drink when I am in town, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singha">Singha</a> beer, locally known as beersing. Steven only looking at me in awe as I drank 3 of these on my first night. It's always been beersing for me, no Chang, no Leo, no Heineken.<br />
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The cute looking waitress walked over and ask to take a picture with me. I wonder whether it is because I finished 3 bottles at one go.<br />
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The first day milestone was as per the below. We have a long way ahead of us on the next day if we were to arrive Chiang Mai on the second day. But we gotta remember not to push it too much, safety is still priority.<br />
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We went back to the hotel after dinner and get some rest to get ready for tomorrow.<br />
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KWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12123106771612615644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913846532369763817.post-58140915901202661722016-11-28T16:45:00.000+08:002016-11-28T16:45:11.668+08:00Ride to Boten<br />
A new journey is in the planning.<br />
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I might not be as spontaneous as <a href="http://globe-rider.blogspot.my/2012/10/laos-ride-day-2-ayutthaya-boten-part-ii.html">RJ Rider</a> and iron butted his GS from KL to Boten within 2 days solo, nevertheless I am still looking forward to the trip, probably with a little more planning on the route and schedule. It is my first time riding all the way there anyway.<br />
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The kitchen looks like its going to bake some pastries.<br />
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The Indonesian waitresses took my order and served my nasi lemak.<br />
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The supplies come from the back unannounced.<br />
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The seeming owner asked me whether I am riding alone and I said yes. He reacted oddly and said that you should be riding with some friends. He said that usually he sees a group a 7-8 riders.<br />
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Kuala Lumpur - Bentong - Raub - Kuala Lipis - Gua Musang - Jeli - Gerik - Pengkalan Hulu - Betong<br />
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Betong - Pengkalan Hulu - Kuala Kangsar - Kuala Lumpur<br />
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All videos are shot with Xiaomi Yi Action Camera<br />
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I participated this triathlon out of curiosity.<br />
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I could do running and the occasional swim in the pool (of course I was a much better swimmer in my younger days) and I recently started experimenting cycling. However, I was thinking to myself, not another expensive hobby after photography, motorcycling and now cycling? Seriously enough I had a friend's help and bought a RM 200 single gear bicycle for the purpose. It won't be fast but my objective is just to finish the race. I was doing a sprint with 750 meter swim, 20 km cycling and finishes off with a 5 km run. </div>
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Lots of emotion in this event as later on I found out that someone actually died in the morning swim. prayers and condolences to the family. </div>
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The named event is being held yearly at the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/uYk5yStZKPT2">Avilion Admiral Cove</a>.<span id="goog_1780237373"></span><span id="goog_1780237374"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
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Race pack collection was done at the club house.Seen here club house entrance with several booths selling their products including suits, watches, sunglasses, swim wear, running gears etc. </div>
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The same race info on the website on display.<br />
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Entrance of the race pack collection where you'd get your racing bib, timing chip (or band), swimming cap, t-shirt etc. More of that after this.<br />
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You have to sign this release form.<br />
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Not that long a queue.<br />
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After I collected my race pack, I went around the beach and see the preparation works.<br />
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Much work to be done for the organizers.<br />
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Suunto was one of the official sponsor.<br />
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This was how the finishing line would be on the next day.<br />
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This was the route back to the transition area, where you park your bicycle.<br />
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The briefing held after the dinner at the hotel. The fee paid was including buffet dinner for one. Additional meal tickets could be bought during the race pack collection by the hotel staff at about RM 37 per pax, halve that for kids.<br />
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The atmosphere of the briefing was somewhat casual with jokes being cracked by the organizer uncle Chan. He also announced that he will be retiring and will let both his sons be in charge of the yearly event next year.<br />
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During the briefing it was also the same night Lee Chong Wei beat Lin Dan at the Rio Olympics for him to proceed to the final which he lost to Chen Long eventually the next day after. The drama. The video below shows the crowd cheering after knowing that LCW has beaten Lin Dan.<br />
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Back in the hotel room, these are the items inside the race pack. T shirt, running bib, timing tag (to be velcroed on your leg), a race sticker on your bicycle helmet and another race flag to be pasted below the seat of your bike. Finally the tattoo which, according to the race info, to be tattooed on the upper left arm.<br />
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Here are the details from the race info provided by the organizer on the race info website. Below are the information on where to display your racing bib and your bike race number on the bike and helmet. </div>
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For the swim, as you can see from the red parabolic icon which was about 300 meters away from the hotel. the swim was actually a square rather than the L shape as above. There were 5 large floating buoys which you have to swim pass on your left during the race. </div>
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This is how I thought the swimming course look like. A square course. After the swim, you will run a short distance (through a shower tunnel) to the transition area where your bike is parked with your belongings. </div>
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I would really advise first timer or those who are not a very good swimmer to get one of these for the swim. Especially if the wave is strong. </div>
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Here is the actual cycling course in google map. I could not get google to show the cycle route as strangely cycling is not available for this route. Regardless, the route takes you from the hotel head towards the Seremban - Port Dickson highway and turn right after about 6 km onto the trunk road N8. The route was only slightly hilly and u turn at a small Felda village, <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Yj6DJduu7Ps">ladang Sua Betong</a>. Distance between the hotel and the village is about 10 km, the complete track was 20 km. </div>
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For the 5 km run, the track was quite scenic. From the hotel, you turn left onto the main road and you will reach Bay Beach Resort half way at 2.5km where a water station. On the way there at around KM 1.5 you have to <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kgHGgBv85Lr">detour</a> just beside the narrow beach road to avoid traffic and run off course with a very nice scenery. More of that after this. </div>
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This is how the transition area look like. Bicycle were hung on the railing. </div>
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A small basket was provided by the organizer where you place your shoes, goggles, t shirt, swimming cap etc.<br />
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This was the course for 5K. <br />
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The road was still open, beware of traffic.<br />
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This was the detour at KM 1,5.<br />
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Beautiful scenery.<br />
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The track, not so scenic.<br />
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This picture is taken after the half way mark, after the water station.<br />
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Running on the beach.<br />
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This is the marking that tells you that you are still on course.<br />
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2 more KM to go then I was done.<br />
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I feel like I was trespassing. <br />
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Hope that there are no sharp objects here. Those who are running barefoot be prepared.<br />
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Finally back at the finish line.<br />
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This is where you return the timing tag and get your RM 50 back.<br />
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The medal.<br />
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Big ass medal.<br />
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Restaurant 126 Bittergourd Noodle, Taman Bukit Mayang Emas </div>
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Located next to Aman Suria, this is one of the most frequented noodle soup restaurant I have been visiting for the past few years in my neighborhood. </div>
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The restaurant is non air conditioning but fans (the electrical ones, not the ones who seeks your autographs) are available to keep you cool, the scratched wooden chairs and table have been used for quite a number of years now. I would always order my meat herbal noodle soup with flat noodles and a mug of sweet coffee. Parking is slightly difficult especially during rush hours. </div>
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Besides noodles they also serve meat porridge, rice with meat & mushroom gravy, hakka noodles, dumplings etc. Do drop by if you are craving for food that taste like home. </div>
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Accessibility: 4/5 (they are open from morning around 9.30 until lunch and also open for dinner, however they are closed every other Sunday, be prepared to face the odds if you plan to visit on Sundays) </div>
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Environment: 4/5 </div>
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Economy 3/5 </div>
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Overall: 4/5 </div>
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To me this is food for the soul. </div>
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Usually no problem to get a place to sit.<br />
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Restoran Jue Yuen, Bandar Sultan Suleiman, Port Klang<br />
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One of the few places where you can find chinese food in Bandar Sultan Suleiman in Port Klang is this coffee shop facing the main road. Not the best place to eat, it's dusty, hot, dirty, smells kinda funky, but it does fill up your tummy when you are hungry.<br />
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One of the stalls here is the curry noodles operate by 2 youngsters making an honest living. Other than curry noodles, there are economy rice, wan tan noodles, pan mee & cook to order individual meals (小炒) operates during lunch hours.<br />
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Accessibility: 4/5 (as it is the only decent coffee shop around)<br />
Environment: 1/5<br />
Food taste: 2/5<br />
Economy: 4/5<br />
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Restoran Jue Yuen.<br />
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Plain curry, noodles with the choice of yellow noodle, flat noodles or bee hoon, with char siu, bean curd clices, fish ball.<br />
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If you have problem with the environment, just stop looking around and play with your phone. <br />
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AK Noodles House<br />
13th Aug 2016<br />
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Another restaurant which operates at close proximity of one of many Jaya Grocer. AK Noodles house serves variety of dishes from Yong Tou Foo to noodles and fish cakes (I suppose that's their specialty with their big posters showing this dish).<br />
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The restaurant was nearly empty at the time. I've gotta say probably the reason why was the food was just below par. No complaints about the portion, however the bowl of so called curry laksa bee hoon just looked better than it taste. The taste of the curry was just bland to say the least and it tasted like watered down curry.<br />
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Accessibility: 4/5 (good parking at Evolve mall)<br />
Environment: 3/5 (AC and clean)<br />
Food taste: 1/5<br />
Economy: 3/5 (RM 10.50 for a bowl of noodles, portion is enough for 2 person)<br />
Overall: 2/5<br />
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Portion of bee hoon was quite big.<br />
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Sorry I won't be coming back here even if our doping champ sits right next to me.<br />
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It was that time of the year again for the standard chartered marathon. I have signed up for the 21 KM again this year. </div>
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Just to note that for anyone who wants to join this event you must follow closely on the date of opening of registration as places get snapped up really quick (in a few day's time) </div>
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As usual, on race day LRT stations will be open at early morning 2 am for full marathoners as their gun time was 4.30 am. However the notice for how-to-get-there was only published on the same week of the event. Not all stations will be open, essentially only those with ample parking space will be opened for park and ride. </div>
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The <a href="http://aims-worldrunning.org/aims.html">AIMS</a> (Association of International Marathon and Distance Races) certified route map was the same route back in 2014. Basically, there is a water station every 2 KM after 2 KM mark. The route from the starting line was from dataran merdeka - jalan raja laut - jalan sultan ismail - jalan raja chulan - jalan tun razak - jalan ampang - Akleh highway - jalan kuching - jalan parlimen, then jalan damansara and back to the finish line. </div>
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Gun time at Dataran Merdeka with carnival atmosphere. there was tribal drums playing to fire up your spirit. </div>
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See you again next year I hope if my feet can still take it.KWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12123106771612615644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913846532369763817.post-41504221632401821042016-08-10T17:09:00.001+08:002016-08-10T17:09:26.570+08:00Lam's Kitchen Plaza Bukit Jelutong<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Lam's kitchen at Plaza Bukit Jelutong which is operating at the entrance of Jaya Grocer. It was my first visit and I ordered the daily special curry noodle RM 9.80. </div>
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Accessibility: 3/5 (good if you don't mind the location)</div>
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Tasha Nasi Lemak<br />
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A nasi lemak place I use to visit few times a month since the early days in 2003. they have been operating since 1986. Since then they have moved few locations within the building but still manage to maintain the taste.<br />
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I had fried beef as a side dish but I also recommend the sambal sotong or fried chicken. <br />
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Accessibility: 2/5 (parking is a hassle) <br />
Environment: 2/5 (at least its clean)<br />
Food taste: 3/5<br />
Economy: 4/5<br />
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RM 4.50 with deep fried egg, chewy beef (taste like jerky) </div>
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Other side dishes include fried chicken, fried potatoes wedges, paru, chicken glizzard, curry chicken, sotong curry. </div>
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The market was filled with people and bikes at around 8.30 am local time. I would think that it was quiet an hour before.<br />
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The 1099 looks stunning as ever. Thailand never disappoints.<br />
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Moments later I arrived the first check point. I was surprised that I had to pay 300 baht to visit the park.<br />
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I continued my journey soon after and found myself riding on beautiful roads of the forest. <br />
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Doesn't this look like a magazine cut out.<br />
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Following through on the 1009.<br />
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Soon I reached the second check point. I relieved myself and also found the second check point, which was also the junction to 1192 which eventually links the 1088.<br />
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See location <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/uuRmQiYLufC2">here</a>. It will take you around half hour to get here. <br />
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Some other less fun, less comfy mode of transport going up the park.<br />
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Beautiful scenery along the road.<br />
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Right after this stop, I was greeted with a thick layer of mist.<br />
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Decreased visibility and it was getting much cooler.<br />
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The final check point for me to reach Nabapolbhumisiri Pagoda.<br />
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See location <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YqtXWHrqUE52">here</a>.<br />
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Some vendors selling vegetables and fruits.<br />
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Very pretty.<br />
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Path to toilet.<br />
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I got myself a coke and I wasn't smoking.<br />
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It's a mail post box.<br />
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Gift shop that sells food. No free wifi here.<br />
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The map for the layout of the attraction.<br />
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There were 2 pagodas, and there were 2 escalators leading up the pagodas. Well worth the 300 baht?<br />
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I took the steps.<br />
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Could hardly see anything but I didn't mind. I liked the mist.<br />
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Sorry for the misty picture but this was what at saw at that moment.<br />
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Pagoda up close.<br />
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The stone wall outside the building.<br />
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A single bench right at the middle of the garden. I was alone at the garden, felt kind of spooky and I left right after.<br />
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I really do not recommend anyone to sit down lean back and relax.<br />
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It was a very nice 18 degrees Celsius.<br />
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I saw my boot was opening up at the gear shift patch. Well, these pair of Alpinestars drystar boots has served me well. I bought it off season back in 2012, so it should measured at least another year older.<br />
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I descended and decided there was no point to get on the other pagoda. I went back to my bike and geared up and see the sky opened up with the view of the pagoda presented to me. I am a tourist after all.<br />
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The road was surrounded by trees and hardly see any cars.<br />
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Then the 1192 transformed itself into farm roads and soon after I was surrounded by farm roads. <br />
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Follow the 1192 and you will see the intersection to 1088 which was easily missed. The 1192 on the left would be the road coming from Doi Inthanon and the road on the right would lead to Hot via the 108. You could always take the other direction on the 108 which leads to Khun Yuam and Mae Hong Son. But I was taking the other directions which my destination was Mae Sariang. <br />
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I had lunch and took the 1088 from Mae Cheam to Mar Sariang, it took me about 3 hours to get to Mar Sariang on the 108. I stopped here at the outskirt of Mae Hong Son.<br />
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See location <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/wAwBKeJhRa82">here</a>.<br />
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Taken just outside the Mae Sariang border coffee shop.<br />
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From the coffee shop, it took another half hour to reach the familiar township of Mar Sariang. I settled down at Riverview guesthouse at 500 baht per night with a big bed.<br />
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The view of the Yuam river.<br />
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It was a wet afternoon.<br />
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The guesthouse reception recommended a decent restaurant down the road which I paid a visit a find it to be really nice at a small town like this. </div>
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You can even find wine here. But I had my usual Singha. </div>
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I had the whole restaurant all to myself. </div>
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The dining hall without AC.<br />
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The bike parked at the yard.<br />
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Beautiful bike.<br />
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Part of the menu. <br />
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i'm not english but sometimes it's nice to have a cup of tea in the afternoon in the office. a serumpun friend brought me this from ceylon the <a href="http://www.laksala.gov.lk/tea-and-spices/tea/">Laksala</a> royal tea.<br />
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it's nice.KWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12123106771612615644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913846532369763817.post-54272436845532476292015-04-24T01:19:00.000+08:002015-04-24T10:32:50.254+08:00The ride to 1864 - Day 1 - bike rental at Mr Mechanic <div>
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It was the 2nd day of the Thai new year a.k.a. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songkran_%28Thailand%29">Songkran</a> festival and I was excited to get my bike from the shop. Songkran is the day when Thai celebrate the days with splashing water as a sign of washing off the sins and bad luck in the previous year and start off the new year clean and... er... wet? </div>
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Well if you are coming in for Songkran and would like to consider doing the loop you may want to know this, temperature could be as high as 40 degrees and the mountains are literally on fire. When I said literally is because there were many spots on the road which has forest fire. </div>
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Location of the shop is at Mun Mueang Road, just 270 meters north of the Tha Phae gate, or crossed with the Mun Mueang Lane 5. </div>
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The morning I arrived at Mr Mechanic's shop. It was a quiet morning, considering. </div>
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Looks like someone had some hard night partying last night.<br />
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I waited until about 8.05 am, still no sign of any activity for the shop. I continued to wait until finally someone came in Mr Mechanic's uniform. I made some eye contact with a smile, and he told me to wait for him to open his shop. </div>
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One of the Mr Mechanic staffs rode in this beautiful Honda CRF and then after I told him, I want this one.<br />
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Later on, I tested the bike and everything seems OK. Remember always to check for brakes, tire threads, and tire pressure before the journey. It is also better to take some pictures of the bike, especially any damages and scratches on the bike to avoid any dispute later on. The shop does let you take the bike together with a helmet but I brought mine so I didn't bother to check them out. Note that it is common practise for them to keep your passport when you rent the bike since they will not charge you for any deposit. Remember to make copies of your passport so that you would have some identification with you when you travel.<br />
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You would also need to fill up a very simple form which states your personal details and the time when you pick up the bike. Hence this is where the 24 hours rule comes in, as you must return the bike as and when you collect it (after x days of using it), if not then you would need to pay for penalty of 100 baht per hour (30 baht per hour for scooters). Note that delay return of more than 4 hours will be charged whole day rental. <br />
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Minutes after, I was happy with the bike and off I went. Another thing to remember is always to fuel up as we should presume that the previous renter would not be leaving lots of gas for you. The nearest gas station is few minutes away, just make a U turn in front of the shop to the other side of the canal, follow the road, after passing Pop Rider (big bike rental shop) on your left, few more blocks down the road then you're there. </div>
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