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<blockquote data-quote="nikhuzlan" data-source="post: 525721" data-attributes="member: 19744"><p><strong>Day 12, Sunday 17april2011</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Ivan's family has left for KL, Moose is itchin to ride, and I returned from Kuala Lumpur with a relaxed frame of mind, </strong></p><p><strong>ready for the next stage of our JW Ride.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>We looked over the map, and confirmed that we will skip Chiangrai for Mae Salong.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The Map</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong004.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Riders' Corner, one last shot before we leave.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong006.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>On the road, passing some colorful shophouses</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong023.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We needed some air in the tyres. BUT, we had some problems as the pump handle cannot be aligned to the valve, </strong></p><p><strong>so we decided to leave it for now. We must not fail to bring an adapter next time.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong015.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Back on the road</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong030.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>This bit under construction</strong></p><p>[<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong034.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The vegetation is also somewhat different.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong048.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Good surface, great view, too bad about the 39degree heat.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong065.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>These curves kept us amused</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong069.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>And the trees did help in keeping the heat at bay.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong071.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Even then we had to stop at Fang for a drink and a short rest.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong088.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>This girl wanted a shot with me and my bike. And we wanted to stay in her shop for her air-con. Fair Trade</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong089.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Thaton. This river starts from Myanmar, and feeds the Mekong.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong102.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We passed by this plantation, don't know what's planted there....</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong116.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The windy bit begins...</strong>.</p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong164.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Moose leading Ivan</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong144.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Great view. Nice Road. Bike between my legs. Bliss....</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong187.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Stopped at this lookout point to enjoy the view.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong197.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong170.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong194.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Onwards to Mae salong.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong207.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The Phra Boromathat Chedi. Built in honour of the Late Princess Mother.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong218.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>When Chairman Mao became Numero Uno in China in the early 60s, the KMT Chinese Army ran to Burma. </strong></p><p><strong>There were involvement in the opium trade the proceeds of which were used to buy arms with the intent of attacking China later. </strong></p><p><strong>But somehow it developed into a situation where the Thai Government gave them citizenship if the battle-hardened KMT </strong></p><p><strong>would help them fight Thailand's own Communist insurgents. </strong></p><p><strong>Opium production was successfully substituted with mountain produce like mushrooms and above all oolong tea, </strong></p><p><strong>which is now Mae Salong's main product. </strong></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong224.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The Main Street of this sprawling town.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong225.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Entrance to the Chinese Matyrs Memorial Museum. A Tribute to fallen Chinese KMT soldiers.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong228.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Community Hall.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong246.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Many who escaped persecution were Chinese Muslims. We stopped here for lunch. The Chicken Rice was really good.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong249.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>After lunch we rode towards Doi Tung. </strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong261.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We passed by this elaborate garden but did not stop.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong268.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Even the road passing through this settlement is twisty....</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong273.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>And it just never stops. The twists and turns, some off-camber, some decreasing radius, with variable surface quality, </strong></p><p><strong>nothing dangerous, but will bite if careless. The view was just great all the way. </strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong287.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong296.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong301.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong352.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Its a beautiful little enclave. Which is why there is a Royal Palace here as well.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong368.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong371.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong369.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We rode to this lookout point.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong376.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Took some pictures of Myanmar</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong382.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Across there's a neat row of stalls selling Akha Tribe handicraft.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong388.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Heading for Mae Sai, the Northernmost town in Thailand, and the gateway into Myanmar.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong411.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong419.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The Border</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong440.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong442.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We made a U-Turn as we cannot enter Myanmar with our bikes. Its also not part of the game plan. </strong></p><p><strong>We headed for Golden Triangle, where the three borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.</strong></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong450.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>I was not entirely unhappy to see tarmac replaced by unpaved surface.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong460.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>A quick 'Me and My Bike' picture</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong461.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>For newbies like us hitting 120km/h on unpaved surface is unreal.....</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong465.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong468.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong469.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Golden Triangle</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong500.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong489.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong499.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong485.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Laos across the Mekong, with Myanmar on the left of the picture.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong492.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Another 60kms to ride to Chiang Khong, a Thai Border Town into Laos.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong506.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We got a shock as we passed through Golden Triangle Town, Songkran was still ON. I got wet.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong521.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The last 25kms before Chiang Khong would have been very nice in daylight. Even in failing light the scenery </strong></p><p><strong>was still spectacular although the road surface can at times be dodgy. The road follows the Mekong for some distance.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>We stayed at Green Inn Hotel, clean room, good value for Bhat 500</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong526.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The Route Today.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/Untitled-1mapgt.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Tomorrow, Day 13, Monday 18april2011, we will ride to Nan. We will ride the 1148, the route Moose and Husref raved about when they rode on it last year.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nikhuzlan, post: 525721, member: 19744"] [b]Day 12, Sunday 17april2011[/b] [b]Ivan's family has left for KL, Moose is itchin to ride, and I returned from Kuala Lumpur with a relaxed frame of mind, ready for the next stage of our JW Ride. We looked over the map, and confirmed that we will skip Chiangrai for Mae Salong. The Map[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong004.jpg[/img] [b]Riders' Corner, one last shot before we leave.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong006.jpg[/img] [b]On the road, passing some colorful shophouses[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong023.jpg[/img] [b]We needed some air in the tyres. BUT, we had some problems as the pump handle cannot be aligned to the valve, so we decided to leave it for now. We must not fail to bring an adapter next time.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong015.jpg[/img] [b]Back on the road[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong030.jpg[/img] [b]This bit under construction[/b] [[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong034.jpg[/img] [b]The vegetation is also somewhat different.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong048.jpg[/img] [b]Good surface, great view, too bad about the 39degree heat.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong065.jpg[/img] [b]These curves kept us amused[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong069.jpg[/img] [b]And the trees did help in keeping the heat at bay.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong071.jpg[/img] [b]Even then we had to stop at Fang for a drink and a short rest.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong088.jpg[/img] [b]This girl wanted a shot with me and my bike. And we wanted to stay in her shop for her air-con. Fair Trade[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong089.jpg[/img] [b]Thaton. This river starts from Myanmar, and feeds the Mekong.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong102.jpg[/img] [b]We passed by this plantation, don't know what's planted there....[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong116.jpg[/img] [b]The windy bit begins...[/b]. [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong164.jpg[/img] [b]Moose leading Ivan[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong144.jpg[/img] [b]Great view. Nice Road. Bike between my legs. Bliss....[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong187.jpg[/img] [b]Stopped at this lookout point to enjoy the view.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong197.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong170.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong194.jpg[/img] [b]Onwards to Mae salong.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong207.jpg[/img] [b]The Phra Boromathat Chedi. Built in honour of the Late Princess Mother.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong218.jpg[/img] [b]When Chairman Mao became Numero Uno in China in the early 60s, the KMT Chinese Army ran to Burma. There were involvement in the opium trade the proceeds of which were used to buy arms with the intent of attacking China later. But somehow it developed into a situation where the Thai Government gave them citizenship if the battle-hardened KMT would help them fight Thailand's own Communist insurgents. Opium production was successfully substituted with mountain produce like mushrooms and above all oolong tea, which is now Mae Salong's main product. [/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong224.jpg[/img] [b]The Main Street of this sprawling town.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong225.jpg[/img] [b]Entrance to the Chinese Matyrs Memorial Museum. A Tribute to fallen Chinese KMT soldiers.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong228.jpg[/img] [b]Community Hall.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong246.jpg[/img] [b]Many who escaped persecution were Chinese Muslims. We stopped here for lunch. The Chicken Rice was really good.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong249.jpg[/img] [b]After lunch we rode towards Doi Tung. [/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong261.jpg[/img] [b]We passed by this elaborate garden but did not stop.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong268.jpg[/img] [b]Even the road passing through this settlement is twisty....[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong273.jpg[/img] [b]And it just never stops. The twists and turns, some off-camber, some decreasing radius, with variable surface quality, nothing dangerous, but will bite if careless. The view was just great all the way. [/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong287.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong296.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong301.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong352.jpg[/img] [b]Its a beautiful little enclave. Which is why there is a Royal Palace here as well.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong368.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong371.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong369.jpg[/img] [b]We rode to this lookout point.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong376.jpg[/img] [b]Took some pictures of Myanmar[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong382.jpg[/img] [b]Across there's a neat row of stalls selling Akha Tribe handicraft.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong388.jpg[/img] [b]Heading for Mae Sai, the Northernmost town in Thailand, and the gateway into Myanmar.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong411.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong419.jpg[/img] [b]The Border[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong440.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong442.jpg[/img] [b]We made a U-Turn as we cannot enter Myanmar with our bikes. Its also not part of the game plan. We headed for Golden Triangle, where the three borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong450.jpg[/img] [b]I was not entirely unhappy to see tarmac replaced by unpaved surface.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong460.jpg[/img] [b]A quick 'Me and My Bike' picture[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong461.jpg[/img] [b]For newbies like us hitting 120km/h on unpaved surface is unreal.....[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong465.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong468.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong469.jpg[/img] [b]Golden Triangle[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong500.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong489.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong499.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong485.jpg[/img] [b]Laos across the Mekong, with Myanmar on the left of the picture.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong492.jpg[/img] [b]Another 60kms to ride to Chiang Khong, a Thai Border Town into Laos.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong506.jpg[/img] [b]We got a shock as we passed through Golden Triangle Town, Songkran was still ON. I got wet.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong521.jpg[/img] [b]The last 25kms before Chiang Khong would have been very nice in daylight. Even in failing light the scenery was still spectacular although the road surface can at times be dodgy. The road follows the Mekong for some distance.[/b] [b]We stayed at Green Inn Hotel, clean room, good value for Bhat 500[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/20110417ChiangKhong526.jpg[/img] [b]The Route Today.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20110417%20JW%20pt2/Untitled-1mapgt.jpg[/img] [b]Tomorrow, Day 13, Monday 18april2011, we will ride to Nan. We will ride the 1148, the route Moose and Husref raved about when they rode on it last year.[/b] [/QUOTE]
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