Buriram By Bike - part 1
- art58koen
- Dec 27, 2024
- 1 min read
One very early December morning I got on my bike and cycled to Thonburi Junction Station.
I bought a ticket and carried my bike to the platform.
I didn't have to wait long for the Red Line to arrive and take me to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station.
There I bought an additional ticket for my bike and loaded it into the luggage section of the train.
The train wasn't too full and the seats were padded, not bad at all.
Third-class travel with open windows, natural air conditioning but still hot later in the day...
My poor bike had to travel in less comfort...
Upon arrival, I had a 70 km ride waiting for me.
The first two hours cycling along the highway weren't great, but the last part was along small B-roads and much more pleasant.
Passing agricultural equipment at various farms such is this vehicle.
Just before dark, I arrived at my destination: Baan BongPhaOhn Resort. (*)
It's a pretty cool resort with loads of coffee-related paraphernalia.
Some of the 'attractions' in this part of Buriram, although later I discovered that the homestay closed down some time ago and the silk weaving place was a bit 'past its prime' to be polite...
Power breakfast in a Nang Rong Restaurant, excellent.
Classic Esaan landscape view.
A bit more unusual temple: Wat Charoen Nimit
Traditional use of the temple grounds for agricultural purposes.
This turned out to be a very nice coffee shop.
Excellent cappuccino served with a glass of cold water, appreciated.
TO BE CONTINUED!
Oh. Have been waiting for this report. I like to "story-telling style" which is developing! Thanks Koen.