Motorcycle – 2 wheels and an engine

Ladakh, Cold and Rugged

It happened again. Every time I set out for a long trip, something unexpected would happen that caused inconvenience, anxiety, delay, amusement, etc, and this year was no different. I go one better this year, because our little ‘snafu’ caused monetary loss and possibly missing Day 1 of the ride. To recap, in 2022 myContinue reading “Ladakh, Cold and Rugged”

Grief

Unbidden, upon rolling waves, Grief revisitsIn misery, beneath stoic facade, wary I hidAnd after, battered and broken yet bold“Find courage. Live. Ride,” to me he once toldAnd the waves still roll……… We miss you. Very much. Till we meet. jaywalker, Feb. 2024 see earlier posts https://2wheelsandanengine.travel.blog/

Southbound

Indie K and I rode from Chiang Khong to Prachuap, with stopovers at Uttaradit and Suphan Buri. This morning at Prachuap, I will part with Indie K, who shall stay another day to explore Prachuap while I continue South. It has been very satisfying travelling with Indie K, and observing his modus operandi during theContinue reading “Southbound”

Wat Tha Sung – The Crystal Sanctuary

Dec. 4 – Southbound on Route 1 to Suphan Buri. Along the way, we would pass by Uthai Thani. There is a famous wat called Wat Tha Sung, or Crystal Sanctuary, located less then 10km off our intended route. Indie K suggested a detour to the Crystal Sanctuary for a visit. His previous attempt someContinue reading “Wat Tha Sung – The Crystal Sanctuary”

Bye ChiangMai, and Thanks.

Music Fest, Chiang Khong

Mae Kam Pong and The 9-Headed Dragon

Mae Kam Pong is a small mountain village about 40km out of Chiangmai. Recently, some youtubers posted contents about this place, claiming it to be one of the most beautiful in Thailand. Elevation is about 1300m above MSL. With this elevation, the small road leading up to it as expected; squiggly and steep. Some cautionContinue reading “Mae Kam Pong and The 9-Headed Dragon”

Loy Krathong & Yee Peng Festival

Yee Peng – Sky Lantern Festival, Chiangmai

Loy Krathong 2566(27/11/23)

Finally understand Loy Krathong

Loy Krathong 2566

THE EVE The year is 2023. I have been wanting to partake in this festival for ages. Having seen photos & videos of this spectacular event and I was determined to come see for myself. Krathong is a circular floating vessel with a small candle atop, hand-made from banana leaves or other organic stuff, typicallyContinue reading “Loy Krathong 2566”

(1) 11NAN22-How it began

11 (is November) NAN (is pronounce as ‘none’, a Northern province in Thailand), and 22 is, well, year 2022. Nan shares its border with Laos, to the North. It is very mountainous and has several National Parks. Friends who visited Nan was full of praise for its wonderful motorcycling roads and beautiful sceneries through theContinue reading “(1) 11NAN22-How it began”