On a cool mornings ride through mist wreathed hills
An elephant emerges swaying purposefully forward. I gawk delightedly.
Having reached the coastal lowlands I turned north and sketched the Andaman coast towards the mighty Krai Buri river mouth.
Away from the cooling heights the heat soared and I found myself scuttling from shade to shade.
Bus stops, Wats and restaurants provided much needed respite.
Enigmatic fruits promised to quench increasing thirst.
As did frequent dips in the frequent rivers.
After a shower and some route planning the rooms phone rung and I was asked whether I would be wanting a girl this evening. This helpfully clarified some of the décor choices, the huge mirrors and the TV being pre-set to a smut channel. Having politely declined I opted for a suitably salacious picture to commemorate yet another embarrassing miscommunication in Thailand.
I opted against breakfast at the motel and instead grabbed a roadside breakfast
To prepare me for an excellent days ride through Ranong province.
Making friends and crossing more rivers
Exploring Wats
Watching some local footy
After which I was invited to share a slice of water melon and discuss the latest goings on in the premier league
Having made it to Prachuap I opted not to continue on towards Bangkok as the prospect of entering another world city by bike after my experience in Istanbul and Tehran so I made my way to the provincial train station.
Rather than linger in the big city which I have previously had the pleasure of visiting I set my sights further north
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