(^30) Ranong – Kra Buri – 60 km
En route to Kra Buri we passed waterfalls, rivers, and beautiful
forested areas. Comfortable-looking A-frame huts lured us in, and as
the weather looked threatening, we stayed put.
Under the trees, in cages, were small, pied songbirds with red
cheeks, which seemed a popular part of Thai culture, particularly in
that region. I always had a great urge to set caged birds free; still,
their song brought about a wonderfully peaceful and relaxed
atmosphere. Moreover, their melodious singing made it easy to
understand why practically all households had these birds. Add the
many dogs and cats who coexisted surprisingly peacefully; one got
the impression of living on a vast farm.
Kra Buri – Chumphon – 68 km
Our route ran east over the hills towards Chumphon, to the Gulf of
Thailand. Again, it was a pleasant day's cycling as the weather was
cloudy but without rain. We bunked down at the Farang Bar in
Chumphon, our previous accommodation.
The constant heat caused Ernest and me to develop a heat rash,
referred to as prickly heat. It's pretty standard in the tropics and
easily treated with powder or calamine lotion. So, not only were we
covered in mosquito bites, but also in an unsightly rash.
leana
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