Bike Tour

Trip Start Jan 01, 2008

Trip End Dec 29, 2008

Loading Map

Map your own trip!

Map Options

Show trip route

Hide lines

Flag of Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
Sunday, January 6, 2008

After the hustle and bustle of Bangkok for nearly a week, we decided to get some exercise and spend a day cycling. We decided to do a tour with Absolute Explorers and catch a train to the countryside. The guide was fantastic, having spent nearly a near cultivating the local villagers/monks/head man/school which made for a really good welcome where-ever we went. Even the local food sellers on the train were friendly and we tried a rice dish wrapped in a banana leaf.

A schoolgirl came with us, and the Headman greeted us. Clive was asked to give an impromtu speach at the monthly farmers gathering. (They loved him!)

All in all, I think we cycled 15 miles - at our own speed - but it was hot.

There are more photos of the days cycling here :

http://www.absoluteexplorer.com/share/dailypic.php?year=2008 &month=1&day=6

Post your own travel photos for friends and family Pictures

At the start of our cycling day	And over the bridge....	Still enjoying the ride.	By the roadside
Past rice fields......	A gift to the rice spirits	Rice field (with gift for spirits)	Clive
Local farming family - slightly scared child	Who is the fastest....	Mmmm	Sraight off the tree & warm from the sun.
Straight off the tree - coconutt	I think the locals thought us mad.	Lovely ride	The Villahe Head Man
The guide and the local guide	Where are we now?	By rice fields...	Local farming association meeting.rm
Local house	Ah, we found a "meeting place"	This is nice	The fuel station
Wandering around the monks quarters	The monks washing line	At the monastry	Are we there yet......?
Quick tour of the local delicacies	The shopping centre of town	Stopped for a minute.....	Nearly finished.....
On the train on our way back.