Pak Chong – Starwell Bali - 107 km
From our cosy overnight accommodation, the way led past many
statue-making areas, each displaying Buddhas in all shapes, sizes,
and colours. The air was filled with the sweet scent of exotic fruit as
we pedalled past villages, their homes nestled amidst luminous green
rice fields. The most unexpected sight was an elephant, patiently
waiting for a ride at the bus shelter—truly a unique encounter, only in
Thailand!
Once again, a secondary road led us through farmlands, but our path
took an unexpected turn into a muddy track. Later, the trail, to our
surprise, petered out completely, leaving us with no choice but to
backtrack to the main road. This unexpected detour, however, added
a sense of adventure to our journey.
Tania and I, not particularly interested in the city of Nakhon
Ratchasima, decided to give the town a wide berth. In doing so, we
encountered comfortable accommodation consisting of wooden
chalets amidst lush greenery.