It was a hectic week! I’m on my toes every single minute trying to get things done before I go on leave.. As fate would have it, more and more last minute crop up happens. I think I just need to take off.
There was no plan, or ratjer the plan was reviewed over and over again. Well my only objective was to go for an adventure, an adventure where I have to start thinking and work my brain a little to solve unforseen problem… Damn a hell lot of problems I face. Firstly, electronics. Gps, Camera, iPhone, charging etc. Travel light has always been my mantra and I installed a cigarette charger to my bike – 65 bucks. Then the USB charger and now I got the power for the gps and now finally the maps. Luckily, I met Lao uncle from the forum who gave me the maps to Laos and Thailand. And these from a perfect stranger just from the forum! Great! There is now the insurance for my travel. I’ll never get lost now. I also want to thank simon foe the USB socket charger. I solve my power supply issue.
I made no plans, the plans I shared with experience bikers were met with a bewilderment and amazement… I guess I could have overestimated my ability, so again, I’ll let fate decide.
Last night, I only came home around nine plus, tired, items not packed, gps not prepared. Quickly set up the gps packed briefly andgo to bed.
The day started at six and I only reach GP at 0830. There began my ride to hatyai. Weather was cool and I was making 140 avg. Breakfast was at Ayer keroh, lemak wrap. It was interesting and taste good! After breakfast, I can’t imagine I did 5 hours ride straight and only stop to pump petrol and go. I was feeling fresh. No fatigue or sleepiness. Riding through traffic keeps your senses straight.
Uneventfully, I reach hatyai. No major hiccups.
I reached sadao border at 4.30. 8.5 hours. Good speed. Customs clearance took a while. Left by 5 to hatyai. Terrible traffic. Most times it came to a standstill and my fatbike is not nimble enough to go through.
Decide to try the train station as I reach hatyai around 6.45. Great. The friendly porters just point me the direction to go. Train was still around; with 15 mins to go the porters went running around to see if I can hop on this train. Not possible. No space for bike. Ok. I think I’ll have to stay one night.
Found a Cantonese place Pee Lek. No. 59. Interesting: the uniform is no. 59.
Found a resort. No one speaks English. Ok 400 baht, it’s nice enough. I’ll stay for one night. As I enquire about payment by credit card, I found my debit card missing! Damn, i’m in deep shit, my money’s gone too…
Ok, calm down, they accept Malaysian ringgit too… I do have enough to last one night. Called UOB and ask them for help. Can’t do anything. Luckily, my credit card is place in another pouch, and it’s possible to get an advance from the card. It’s Saturday tomorrow… Will banks be opened? My adventure has just begun!
