Jan. 18th - Ban Phaeng to Tha Uten - Kim and Glory - Cycling beyond

January 18, 2024

Jan. 18th - Ban Phaeng to Tha Uten

Another wonderful day on the bike and I even added a few more miles. The majority of was on quiet roads.

I passed through lots of agricultural fields and by lots of beautiful green rice paddies. They often had white stork like birds amongst the shoots.

A little busy outside my hotel this morning

Dogs. I wonder how many get hit by cars/motorbikes as they are frequently just plopped down in the road

I thought I'd go down to the river and find a perfect spot for a rest break. Perfect except it was ruined by somebody's laundry line blocking my view

Don't worry, I faced the direction with the view

This is one way to decorate. I remember making these as a kid

I haven't seen a lot of these in bloom, but they always make me so happy. Fuchsia and pretty!

I also was reminded why I love cats so much. They don’t chase you! I thought I was a goner a couple of times. This one big rottweiler type was running and barking but I thought, "Oh good, he's behind the fence. Probably a guard dog." I look away and next thing I know he's coming right at me from the side!!! The was was partially open. I yelled a firm "no" at it and the doofus came to a screeching halt. It was comical in a way because his paws kind of skidded. Mind you, my stomach had just done a somersault!

Last bit was hot and I stayed on the highway to get the miles in faster. Ok, I detoured briefly to the river to confirm I should stay on the highway. I found a roadside shelter for a very late lunch and my second break. I needed that before riding the last 8 miles.

My lunch buddy. Temperatures picking up - 88F/31c. I needed this shaded break

Tonight's accommodation. Used to be known as Siriphon House which is why I went by three times before figuring it out. I paid for the nicer room at 600baht

If looks could kill! I don't think he was too happy about being disturbed from his nap 😂

I liked the silhouette of this against the sunset

I was less than amused at seeing people floating in the river. I was like what happened? Did they fall off a boat? Then I saw another man jump in further up. I guess it's a thing to do, but brought me flashbacks of dead bodies.

Beautiful flowers on my walk to 7-11. Where else?

Today's ride: 42 miles (68 km)
Total: 694 miles (1,117 km)

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