Bangkok – Puktian Beach - 151 kilometres
With only seven days to leave Thailand, there was no time to waste.
Escaping the bustling energy of Bangkok proved a surprisingly
smooth endeavour. With a brisk tailwind at our backs, we made
excellent time. As we veered off towards the Gulf Coast, a gentle
headwind whispered around us, but it did little to dampen our spirits.
We arrived at the picturesque Puktian Beach earlier than expected,
and where we were greeted by the soft hum of the waves and the
warm embrace of the sun.
Puktian Beach – Prachuap Khiri Khan - 146 kilometres
With only a few days left to leave Thailand, Ernest and I raced south
with the wind at our backs, passing by swampy areas filled with
alligators and fishing communities. Unfortunately, Ernest got a flat
tyre which he fixed surrounded by the usual onlookers. Even though
we were in a hurry, we had enough time to shop for bike parts and
visit a computer shop to look for a new charger for my notebook. I
was confident I would find one; it was just a matter of time.
We reached Prachuap Khiri Khan in good time, leaving plenty of
opportunities to visit the market and shop. Afterwards, we headed to
Ao Noi Beach to stay at the same rickety bungalows as before. The
bamboo constructions were so unstable that one had to tread
carefully as the entire structure rocked and swayed with each
movement. Still, it provided a place to lay our heads and take
showers.