Journal Comments - Frankie goes to.....the Gulf of Thailand (2022) - CycleBlaze

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From Frankie goes to.....the Gulf of Thailand (2022) by Frank Roettgen

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Frank Roettgen replied to a comment by Andrew Fatseas on a photo in Day 8: Sawi - Had Lamae

That's very disappointing, Andrew. In particular as it's less than a year since I visited.

1 year ago
Andrew Fatseas commented on a photo in Day 8: Sawi - Had Lamae

Hi Frank. We just had dinner at the same restaurant. Our expectation of eating that delicious looking squid was shattered when it arrived on the table. A half cooked jumble of tiny squid pieces. Even the cats begging for food weren’t sure about it! Maybe the cook has changed.

1 year ago
Bruce Lellman replied to a comment by Rich Frasier on Day 16: Trang - Had Pakmeng / Andaman Sea

Rich,
As Frank wonderfully describes, this section of Thailand is a gem. Andrea and I love it down there. I suggest anytime between the middle of Nov. to the end of Feb. Earlier is probably better (before smoke from the incessant burning of fields in the north filters down south). The food and colorful sights, cheap guest houses and gentle, peaceful friendly people all make for a great trip. It is hot and humid. Frank doesn't talk about that much. He must be not as affected by it as I am. It just makes a person drink more coconut juice!

2 years ago
Frank Roettgen replied to a comment by Rich Frasier on Day 16: Trang - Had Pakmeng / Andaman Sea

Thank you very much for your kind and positive feedback, Rich. I was initially very hesitant drafting a journal on this ride, as I have written about the same route at least a couple of times before, if not more often. In the end I thought: If I could inspire at least one cyclist who hasn´t been down the Gulf yet.... Mission accomplished, I would say! Please don´t hesitate to ask any other question that hasn´t been answered in my blog.

2 years ago
Rich Frasier commented on Day 16: Trang - Had Pakmeng / Andaman Sea

Thanks for this journal! It was a great introduction to an area I know nothing about. I’m now thinking we might try to tour here someday. Beautiful pictures too!

2 years ago
Frank Roettgen replied to a comment by Chris Wee on Day 15: Thung Song - Trang

I agree, Chris, natural fibre seems to be the key whereas I basically live on soups and white rice meals while on the go. Fortunately it's malakor and ma muang season now....

2 years ago
Chris Wee commented on Day 15: Thung Song - Trang

I find having some fruit before bedtime helps. Esp papaya. Definitely not a junk food or snacks. The little intake during the day is going to your muscles, not bowels :-)

2 years ago
Frank Roettgen replied to a comment by mark baisi on Day 16: Trang - Had Pakmeng / Andaman Sea

Thank you, Mark! And I haven't even been up to Nan..... Would love to do some cycling up there before I leave in March though.

2 years ago
Frank Roettgen replied to a comment by Bruce Lellman on Day 16: Trang - Had Pakmeng / Andaman Sea

Your kind words are much appreciated, Bruce! It feels to me like Andrea and you have been close friends for years and we never sat at the same table yet. Has to be changed! May I suggest Thailand as neutral territory?

2 years ago
Bruce Lellman commented on Day 16: Trang - Had Pakmeng / Andaman Sea

Great tour once again. I really enjoy your colorful, happy photos. They have really helped us this winter. Thank you, Frank. I always enjoy your journals. We will meet someday, in Thailand.

2 years ago
mark baisi commented on Day 16: Trang - Had Pakmeng / Andaman Sea


Good tour, great report and pics, Frank. You made me quite homesick. :)

2 years ago
Frank Roettgen replied to a comment by Henna Janiesch on Day 15: Thung Song - Trang

I need sympathy not telling-off, Helmut!!!! But you are absolutely right and I got quickly back to my former and very sensible routine: One drink stop every hour

2 years ago
Frank Roettgen replied to a comment by Andrew Fatseas on Day 15: Thung Song - Trang

Som Tam may indeed have avoided this situation, Andrew. But rice noodles or joc for breakfast and then white rice again in the evening is a silly beginners mistake. And yes, all back to normal....Fruit and cereal tomorrow morning by the way

2 years ago
Henna Janiesch commented on Day 15: Thung Song - Trang

I cant beliebte that an expirienced traveler Like u has such a Situation. Southern hemisphere there's one rule : Drink like a camel
Good luck :,-)

2 years ago
Andrew Fatseas commented on Day 15: Thung Song - Trang

Sorry to hear about your regularity issues Frank. Have you not been taking your daily dose of som tam?
Hope programming returns to normal soon.

2 years ago