Chiang Mai

Dropped the bikes over to Liam (Inch-Man) for a quick once-over then an early start from Chiand Mai to Fang and Mai Sai in the Golden Triangle, Northern Thailand.

Sunday Motorcycle Trip

Yoyo, Joe and Steve in the Bull Ship Bar after a motorcycle trip through Phangna district.

Sunday Morning Cocktails

The Chalong Gang met up in Jean's house for Gin Tonics, British Mades and Singapore Slings before a big Sunday lunch at the Pangna Hotel. Shown are Steve and Pla, Jean, Keith, Mike Yoyo, Wendy and Klaus. Joe is taking the photograph.

Fisherman's Beach

Late morning trip to Fisherman's Beach on Koh Lon with Wendy, Klaus, Jean and Steve.  Beers and a wander along the deserted strand just 15 minutes distant from busy Chalong Pier.  Back in time for a beer and a smashing lunch at Ban Rimlay in Rawai.

Pier Watering Hole

Great little bar on Chalong waterfront.  Good food, pretty girls and always a cool breeze.

Sunday Ride

Sunday morning ride  on the Silverwing to Tap Lamu and Koh Lak.  Beer in a cozy restaurant while the rain stopped, then through the mountains on the long and winding road back to N4, Phangna and Phuket.  Lunch in a roadside stall; beer, fried eggs and crispy pork with rice for €3, including a free marriage proposal from the Mam-San on behalf of her daughter. It's rambutan season now so lots of fresh fruit for sale.  Passed the 4-wheel driver boys returning from Ranong and got a big wave.  Back across the Sarasin Bridge at 4pm and home for jam sandwiches and tea.

Here Comes The Sun

And after rain comes the sun. View from the bow of the Blue Cat looking back towards Phuket and Koh Lon; still water, calm seas, clear horizon of nimbus building for another downpour; the sunny stretches between the rainshowers are magical; water-washed light flowing through the soul of everything.