(^24) Thai Muang – Riverside Bungalows (Khao Lak) – 52 km
The ride to Khao Lak was littered with scenic beaches, but the lack of
budget lodging made it necessary to return to the main road. Due to
the 2004 Tsunami, the well-known basic beach bungalows were all
gone and new, fancy hotels were constructed along the seashore.
Slightly further, a sign pointed to Riverside Bungalows and camping.
This was a great place with lush green gardens, gazebos and a great
pool. We pitched our tents and lazed around the pool the rest of the
day. At sunset, we were almost eaten alive by mosquitoes and
hurriedly retreated to the tents. By then, I wasn't just covered in
mosquito bites and a heat rash but also suffered from a chronic upset
stomach.
Khao Lak – Khuraburi – 83 km
Thailand is a cycle-touring paradise. The main roads are good,
spacious shoulders allow easy cycling, and the coast is peppered with
gorgeous beaches. As we continued north, we biked through dense
forests. Although sweltering and humid, the area remained an
absolute pleasure. Average temperatures were a minimum of 24 °C
at night, rising to between 36–40 °C during the day, with a humidity
factor of 75%.
Khuraburi had riverside huts upon stilts. The setting (right over the
riverbank) was good, and the price reasonable. We parked our bikes,
never haggling about the price.
I even found a Wi-Fi connection in one corner of the deck, and after
folding myself into a pretzel, I sent a few emails. The easiest and
cheapest meal was instant noodles with added vegetables, which we
ate nearly daily.
leana
(Leana)
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