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<blockquote data-quote="nikhuzlan" data-source="post: 659220" data-attributes="member: 19744"><p><strong>N4TION ADVLux 2012/2013. Segment 2</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Day 4,Sunday 16Dec2012. Doi Tung - Mae Sai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Khong</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Poonya Mantra Resort, Doi Tung</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_02.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_01.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Breakfast</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/th_fb20121216S2D4_03.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Leaving</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_04.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_05.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The ride from the Hotel to the Queen Mother's Garden in Doi Tung was a short one.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_06.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_07.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_08.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Doi Tung</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_09.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_10.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Group Photo</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_12.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We parked our bikes ( the guard allowed us to park at the VIP spot ) and had the famous Doi Tung Coffee there.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_14.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_15.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_17.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_16.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Its one of those days you don't wanna get off a motorcycle. The weather's absolutely beautiful, temperature's cool, skies clear </strong></p><p><strong>with a light breeze blowing. We headed for the 'hidden' Thai Military Lookout point that peers into Myanmar.</strong></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_18.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_19.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_20.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_21.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_22.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>This lookout point sits on a ridge that's 1,200 meters high, and overlooks a vast area of Myanmar from its vantage point. </strong></p><p><strong>The view was amazing.</strong></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_23.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_24.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_25.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_26.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The ride from the lookout point was just as spectacular.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_34.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_35.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_36.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_36.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_31.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_38.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We reached the Nothernmost point of Thailand after riding downhill for 30 minutes. </strong></p><p><strong>For many of us we have now covered the Southern and Nothernmost points of Thailand.</strong></p><p><strong>It was no longer cool as we got to the lowlands.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_40.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Golden Triangle was just another 20 minutes away.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_41.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_42.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_43.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>As we were passing a rural village situated on top of a hill at Rim Khong ( 20km from Chiang Khong ), </strong></p><p><strong>a toyota pickup truck shot out of a junction, forcing Hisham to take evasive action. Unfortunately there was contact, </strong></p><p><strong>the left crashbar and cylinder head hitting the bullbars of the toyota, and Hisham and Eva, </strong></p><p><strong>his pillion was sent sprawling on the road. </strong></p><p><strong>The toyota was quite badly damaged, with a smashed grill and broken bullbars. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Incredibly, Hisham only suffered a cut below his left eye, and Eva was unhurt. </strong></p><p><strong>The crashbars took the brunt of impact, protecting Hisham's left leg from being torn off. </strong></p><p><strong>The villagers came out in full force, but they were all apologetic and friendly. </strong></p><p><strong>They arranged to send Hisham to the hospital, and we called on our local contact to pick up the bike and send it to the hotel. </strong></p><p><strong>David and Mai drove over and David rode Hisham's bike to the hotel. While waiting for David, Eddy, </strong></p><p><strong>Dato Kamarul and Sam stayed on at the village. They made friends with the villagers and bought ice cream for all the villagers, </strong></p><p><strong>and had a good time there. Hisham went to the nearby clinic and got his cut dressed. The villagers paid b700 (rm70) bill, </strong></p><p><strong>but after much thought, it was decided that we should return the money to them as b700 was a substantial amount and </strong></p><p><strong>irregardless of who was at fault, everything turned out ok. </strong></p><p><strong>The villagers invited us to the village for dinner, but Hisham politely declined as we need to ride off early next day.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Its nice to know that even in a foreign land, simple acts of kindness and friendly compromise goes a long way.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_44.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_45.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>The road from Rim Khong to Chiang Khong descends into a wide plain from the hills. The view was again fantastic, </strong></p><p><strong>and its the first time we will see the Mekong on this ride. This river will feature greatly as we move along.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_46.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>We reached Chiang Khong by 1845.</strong></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_47.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_48.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Day 4 of our ride ended with literally a Bang, but thankfully all was well as we retired that night. </strong></p><p><strong>Tomorrow, on our Day 5 of the journey we will ride Phu Chi Fa and the famed 1148, nightstopping at Nan.</strong></p><p></p><p>Video shows Beginning of Segment 2 till our stop at Chiang Khong.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCr0-kcZi0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCr0-kcZi0</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nikhuzlan, post: 659220, member: 19744"] [b]N4TION ADVLux 2012/2013. Segment 2 Day 4,Sunday 16Dec2012. Doi Tung - Mae Sai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Khong Poonya Mantra Resort, Doi Tung[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_02.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_01.jpg[/img] [b]Breakfast[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/th_fb20121216S2D4_03.jpg[/img] [b]Leaving[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_04.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_05.jpg[/img] [b]The ride from the Hotel to the Queen Mother's Garden in Doi Tung was a short one.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_06.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_07.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_08.jpg[/img] [b]Doi Tung[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_09.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_10.jpg[/img] [b]Group Photo[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_12.jpg[/img] [b]We parked our bikes ( the guard allowed us to park at the VIP spot ) and had the famous Doi Tung Coffee there.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_14.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_15.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_17.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_16.jpg[/img] [b]Its one of those days you don't wanna get off a motorcycle. The weather's absolutely beautiful, temperature's cool, skies clear with a light breeze blowing. We headed for the 'hidden' Thai Military Lookout point that peers into Myanmar.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_18.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_19.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_20.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_21.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_22.jpg[/img] [b]This lookout point sits on a ridge that's 1,200 meters high, and overlooks a vast area of Myanmar from its vantage point. The view was amazing.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_23.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_24.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_25.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_26.jpg[/img] [b]The ride from the lookout point was just as spectacular.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_34.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_35.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_36.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_36.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_31.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_38.jpg[/img] [b]We reached the Nothernmost point of Thailand after riding downhill for 30 minutes. For many of us we have now covered the Southern and Nothernmost points of Thailand. It was no longer cool as we got to the lowlands.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_40.jpg[/img] [b]Golden Triangle was just another 20 minutes away.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_41.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_42.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_43.jpg[/img] [B]As we were passing a rural village situated on top of a hill at Rim Khong ( 20km from Chiang Khong ), a toyota pickup truck shot out of a junction, forcing Hisham to take evasive action. Unfortunately there was contact, the left crashbar and cylinder head hitting the bullbars of the toyota, and Hisham and Eva, his pillion was sent sprawling on the road. The toyota was quite badly damaged, with a smashed grill and broken bullbars. Incredibly, Hisham only suffered a cut below his left eye, and Eva was unhurt. The crashbars took the brunt of impact, protecting Hisham's left leg from being torn off. The villagers came out in full force, but they were all apologetic and friendly. They arranged to send Hisham to the hospital, and we called on our local contact to pick up the bike and send it to the hotel. David and Mai drove over and David rode Hisham's bike to the hotel. While waiting for David, Eddy, Dato Kamarul and Sam stayed on at the village. They made friends with the villagers and bought ice cream for all the villagers, and had a good time there. Hisham went to the nearby clinic and got his cut dressed. The villagers paid b700 (rm70) bill, but after much thought, it was decided that we should return the money to them as b700 was a substantial amount and irregardless of who was at fault, everything turned out ok. The villagers invited us to the village for dinner, but Hisham politely declined as we need to ride off early next day. Its nice to know that even in a foreign land, simple acts of kindness and friendly compromise goes a long way.[/B] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_44.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_45.jpg[/img] [b]The road from Rim Khong to Chiang Khong descends into a wide plain from the hills. The view was again fantastic, and its the first time we will see the Mekong on this ride. This river will feature greatly as we move along.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_46.jpg[/img] [b]We reached Chiang Khong by 1845.[/b] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_47.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/20121213ADVLuxPt3/fb20121216S2D4_48.jpg[/img] [b]Day 4 of our ride ended with literally a Bang, but thankfully all was well as we retired that night. Tomorrow, on our Day 5 of the journey we will ride Phu Chi Fa and the famed 1148, nightstopping at Nan.[/b] Video shows Beginning of Segment 2 till our stop at Chiang Khong. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCr0-kcZi0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCr0-kcZi0[/url] [/QUOTE]
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