Day 19: Hat Samran - La-Ngu - Frankie goes to.....the South of Thailand (2018)

November 28, 2018

Day 19: Hat Samran - La-Ngu

Very short post on a completely uninspiring day. Nothing nasty like never ending roadworks but almost zero visual entertainment while on a wide highway shoulder with very fast traffic next to me. Therefore I wasn´t too unhappy to have a fast day myself as the forecast was for heavy downpours in the afternoon again. In the end I made it to my destination with dry feet. But only just....

La-Ngu is a sleepy country town but I like the atmosphere of those settlements away from any attractions. Decent accommodation (Dahla the Resort, 500 Baht), decent food and very friendly people. More than enough for just one night. I am still undecided whether I will make into Malaysia tomorrow or probably have another night somewhere on the way to the border taking me through the Thale Ban National Park.

A last coffee on the beach. Can´t wait to be back in a few months with ....

....the unbelievably hospitable owners of the Hat Samran Resort. Jedda (on the right) runs the place with her husband; her sister Dee and her husband own a wonderful property right next to the resort, where I was invited for dinner last night. I really was treated like a member of the family. Takes travelling to a different level....

If the ride itself doesn´t allow for some nice pics, the friendly locals are always more than happy to help out. Like this proud owner of the bull....

...or the ladies running the broome shop

Here it comes! Doesn´t look too threatening yet but will do so soon

Today's ride: 91 km (57 miles)
Total: 1,507 km (936 miles)

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