Today Dec. 8, rode 360 km to Surat Thani. Wet weather and heavy traffic. Unavoidable. Took Highway 4. We got separated from KM7 on the highway because of the stoppages, traffic and rain.
The approach to the hotel in Surat was interesting. No less challenging then those in the mountains. I followed my Nav5 which brought me through the back roads. More tracks and footpaths. There was a moment when we came to a narrow wooden bridge across a stream. It was maybe 2 or 3m high. No choice but to go forward. I drop to 1st and went up the ramp. It looks even narrower when I got to the top. Only room for one bike with panniers to pass. But it look strong enough. I paused for a second and gently released the clutch and rolled forward. 20 feet later, I was at the other end, gently rolling down. Interesting. Bongee and Orh Cheow followed.
KM7 was at the hotel waiting for us, rooms all ready. He had a call asking him to go for a meeting at Phuket the next day. So instead of riding to Hatyai with us, we managed to convince him to head west and attend to his meeting. So that was settled.
Only Bongee, Orh Cheow with Lady P.Lien and I will travel to Hadyai tomorrow.
jaywalker at Surat on Dec. 9
2 wheels and an engine 