Chumphon – Nipa Beach Bungalow – 110 km
After cycling for about twenty kilometres, I stopped for breakfast
because I felt tired. Despite my fatigue, the breath-taking views of
the Gulf of Thailand restored my spirits. It was a delight to continue
my ride amidst such picturesque scenery.
To my surprise, I encountered fellow cycle tourists for the first time in
months. They were rushing to exit the country before their visas
expired. We exchanged stories and tips before parting ways.
As I approached the turnoff to Nipa Beach Bungalows, I felt content
to call it quits.
Nipa Beach Bungalow – Prachuap Khiri Khan - 100 km
By morning, the temperature was back in the mid-30s, whereas the
previous days had been around 27ᵒC. Even the snakes were out to
enjoy the warmer weather, and I kept an eye out for them basking in
the sun. The remainder of the ride to Prachuaup was uneventful, and
I bunked down at Maggie's Homestay.
When I woke up the following morning, I was happy to pull the
blanket over my head and continue sleeping. I also received word
from Lois stating she couldn’t make our Thailand rendezvous. Apart
from setting up a new blog (as I couldn’t access my old one due to
not having the original phone number), I did little of note.