Hatw 2nd Ride Day 7 Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park105kms GPS+ Photos

 Day 7 and we headed out of Surat Thani for some nice back road riding before starting to climb inland in to the beautiful Khao Sok National Park. For me the morning featured two punctures, and some resultant catch up riding. The first puncture was in the carpark of the hotel and was somewhat mysterious. All the bikes are checked each morning but within 5 turns of the pedals my rear tyre was so flat that the tyre was off the rim and the tube wrapped around the rear axle. Peter Baines had spoken in the carpark of some the reasons why we are doing the ride, and of some of the ride's history. He had related how last year we dedicated this ride to the memory of Dej, Saow and Champ's brother who passed way in September 2011. I have no proof but as I later remarked to Kwang, letting my tyre down is something Dej would got a lot of sanuk ( fun) out of.

Lunch was at the charming Reggae restaurant at the foot of Khao Sok National Park.The delicious main courses were followed by  generous helpings of fresh coconut icecream - aroi!

 The weather was hot and muggy and as we faced a post lunch climb into the limestone hills someone wished for rain.....careful what you wish for.....it bucketed down in true tropical style for most of this segment making it hard to see at times....

 Then as we approached the last water stop the sun came out in vtime for the traditional last night pool party at our breathtakingly beautiful accommodation in the Park.....forgot to take my camera.....so you will just have to imagine it....

Hatw 2nd Ride Day 7 Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park105kms GPS Photos by Paekak at Garmin Connect - Details