Day 5 2nd Ride Chumphon to Lang Suan 111kms GPS link and photos
Day 5 the day after the rest day began with some nice flat coastal and rural riding.
Nong Kwang found a new friend at the bike shop.
Out of town we had more rural riding interspersed with highways culminating in an introduction to the hills which will be a feature of day 7.
At a stop to regroup past the big Gold Buddha we found a lovely bunch of coconuts.
A feature of the day is a mid afternoon grunt up a couple of short steep hills....to great view over the bay
Ian Collier my roomy this trip. A huge Newcastle United fan ( that's the same as Sunderland isn't it?? :-)). Finally getting over his chest infection and celebrating destroying the hills.
A pretty tiring day, but after a very quick turnaround ( shower, wash clothes, and outa here) we headed by a variety of vehicles up to the Duang Prateep Foundation New Life in the hills of Chumphon. This is a home for boys who have had drug, alcohol, crime, gang issues. A chance to learn new skills and remove themselves from destructive environments. Hands Across the Water supports the home and have sent taskforces there recently to renovate some of the buildings.
Tony Love Linay explaining some of the building work.
Rising Foundation from NZ were there as well a return visit to Thailand following some boys from Chumphon having a week on Rotorua marae in October which Sue and I helped facilitate ( paid for by a NARTA sponsor - Beko). We were treated to a Thai/NZ haka followed by a great fireworks display from Tony LL and then an hour trip back to the hotel for a debrief at the bar followed by bed...very welcome
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1 Comments:
Dear Andrew & Sue,
You cannot imagine how thrilled I was to find your picture of me with the local dog on Day 5 of this ride.
When we arrived the afternoon before, I was at the end of what had been an incredibly challenging day for me.
I was stretching down when he (the young dog came over). I figured he would only speak Thai, but was glad of his company and as I talked to him he responded in quite a knowing way. In fact, our encounter will stick with me as one of the more extraordinary animal encounters I've had.
I was especially touched when he came out to say goodbye the following morning.
Finding your photo today, after three years is very special.
Many happy blessings to you both, and congratulations on your huge contribution to the kids of Thailand and ongoing support of Hands.
Best,
eClaire Sowden
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