(^36) Chachoengsao - Sa Khao – 139 km
Tailwind assisted, we peddled towards the border. A good time was
made as we tried to out-cycle threatening-looking clouds. Finally, Sa
Khao was reached without encountering thunderstorms, even though
Ernest had a flat tyre. At a reasonable price, a bungalow at the far
end of town was our digs that night. No sooner had we offloaded the
bikes than the rain came pelting down as it can only do in the tropics.
Sa Khao – Aranyaprathet – 58 km
A short and hot ride led us into Aranyaprathet, the town bordering
Thailand and Cambodia. It was an excellent spot to do laundry before
proceeding, so we stayed an additional night. The Market Hotel was a
well-geared backpackers' joint that featured a restaurant, air
conditioning, swimming pool, bar, and outdoor ground-floor rooms, a
good choice for cyclists. We woke to rain gushing down and stayed
put.
Aranyaprathet had two bike shops. I replaced my much-worn gloves,
and Ernest bought two new tyres, thanks to a donation from his sister
Olga. If he had enough money, he would’ve also purchased two spare
rims.
leana
(Leana)
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