Had an early start so it was cooler and quiet on the 408.
Because Thais don't really ride bicycles, the novelty of a thick northern farang going past them is what I hope is a highlight in their day. It's taken a couple of kilometres but I'm getting used to the many greetings along the way. Sometimes it's just a friendly nod and smile from an old lad or an excitable high five from the grinning kids or maybe a full on moped horn honking, lively "hello" and a massive wave complete with huge beaming smile. I'm glad they seem to be happy that I'm here...I am!
When people are so genuinely positive it's infectious and I've really appreciated this warm welcome.
Chinese New Year has kicked off around here, will be in town for the celebrations tonight in Nakhon Si Thammarat. 170km completed on the bike so far.
I'm going to have to watch the finances as I've just worked out that with all this extravagance of hotels, trains and eating out I've nearly spent a hundred quid and I've only been here a week...!
Saying that, I've just spent another 445 baht on tonight's digs at the Nakhon Garden hotel.
Previous blog post title inspired by...Athlete : MED 2 points
From first album - saw these with Snow Patrol supporting them.
Because Thais don't really ride bicycles, the novelty of a thick northern farang going past them is what I hope is a highlight in their day. It's taken a couple of kilometres but I'm getting used to the many greetings along the way. Sometimes it's just a friendly nod and smile from an old lad or an excitable high five from the grinning kids or maybe a full on moped horn honking, lively "hello" and a massive wave complete with huge beaming smile. I'm glad they seem to be happy that I'm here...I am!
When people are so genuinely positive it's infectious and I've really appreciated this warm welcome.I'm going to have to watch the finances as I've just worked out that with all this extravagance of hotels, trains and eating out I've nearly spent a hundred quid and I've only been here a week...!
Saying that, I've just spent another 445 baht on tonight's digs at the Nakhon Garden hotel.
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Previous blog post title inspired by...Athlete : MED 2 points
From first album - saw these with Snow Patrol supporting them.
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