(^32) Chumphon – Bang Saphan (Lola Bungalows) – 114 km
By morning, we emerged to a drizzle that continued throughout the
day. Fortunately, the temperature remained in the high twenties and
cycling in the rain can be quite a pleasant experience.
Still, reaching Bang Saphan and Lola Bungalows, where we could
wash the day's drizzled-fueled grime off, was a relief. Lola had such a
great setting, right along the shore; staying the night came naturally.
We once more cooked instant noodles and it needs mentioning; I was
slowly (or maybe not so slowly) becoming tired of instant noodles.
Bang Saphan – Prachuap Khiri Khan – 100 km
From Bang Saphan, we didn't take the coastal road (which I
preferred) but the highway, which made riding to Prachuap soul-
destroying. Once in Prachuap, we chose our previous ramshackle digs
as Ernest was a man of habit. Unfortunately, it wasn't the best place
to shelter in rainy weather, as I could see the sky through the roof.
The floor wasn't all level either, and even on the toilet, one had to
place both feet firmly on the ground to avoid sliding off.
Prachuap Kiri Khan – Cha-Am – 132 km
With limited time on our visas and seeing we’d cycled this stretch a
few weeks earlier we got onto the highway, a dreadfully monotonous
ride. Convincing Ernest to get off the highway and onto more minor
roads was a constant battle that tired me emotionally. Once in Cha-
Am, we opted for a two-day stay to sort out my finances online.
Ernest had no money, or so he claimed, and I was fast heading that
way myself. Therefore, I needed to devise a plan to keep us afloat.
leana
(Leana)
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