(^14) The scenery was nothing short of breathtaking, showcasing the
quintessential beauty of Thailand, where lush jungle-clad limestone
formations loomed majestically, pristine white sandy beaches
beckoned, and the ocean shimmered in a mesmerising palette of blue
and green.
By evening, we ventured into town, where we found a busy night
market with stalls brimming with tantalising offerings. Ernest
indulged in succulent oysters but hesitated when faced with crispy
fried grasshoppers, wriggling larvae, crunchy cockroaches - all
garnished with a dash of soy sauce and a sprinkle of pepper.
Prachuap Khiri Khan – Bang Saphan (Thalu Beach) – 115 km
The following morning, we continued further south. After a hundred
and fifteen kilometres and, shortly past Bang Saphan, we uncovered
Lola Bungalows, right upon the beach amongst palm trees, exactly
what I'd been dreaming of. With barely any tourists and a long, white
sandy beach, the spot wasn't simply straight out of a tourist brochure
but was also less pricey. Supper was a short saunter to a restaurant
beside the ocean, and I thought the day couldn't get much better. We
stayed a few days, as it was very much a swing-another-day-in-a-
hammock kind of place.
Bang Saphan – Roadside Guesthouse – 89 km
Our path followed the coast, a magnificent ride past miles of lonely
beaches and scenic bays. The cloudy weather made riding effortless,
and we never got caught in the rain that was seen around us. A
bungalow provided a bed and we met a fellow South African living in
Thailand.
leana
(Leana)
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