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Time Flies

Midnight, 8 Nov. 2024 – It was cloudless. I looked up and there it was : Orion’s Belt. To the north from where I stood, at about 45 degrees vertical angle. The three stars in a straight line, slightly tilted to the North. Almost to the date a year ago, give or take a coupleContinue reading “Time Flies”

Ladakh – the Kick-off from Leh

The euphoria that usually follows the completion of a good road trip is ebbing. It’s been many days since we returned from Ladakh. The brain fog that manifested me during the first week of the trip has cleared, together with the diarrhea and bloody snot from broken blood vessels in my nasal or sinus cavity.Continue reading “Ladakh – the Kick-off from Leh”

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”

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”