Beyond Samoeng to Doi Pha Som 22-11-2010

Captain_Slash

Community Manager
Joined
Jun 28, 2011
Bikes
BMW 310GS Honda Wave 125 Honda MSX 125
The route 1269, 5032, 4029

Total distance 198
DSCF0948.jpg

A scenic ride to Samoeng along the 1269 then along the 5032 which is in a bad state for quite a few kms, its very badly potholed.
I take a right onto the 4029 and enjoy the scenery
DSCF0949.jpg


DSCF0952.jpg

There is a 1.5km unpaved section from N18.52.722 E098.36.618 to N18.53.247 E098.36.102 but after that is asphalt
DSCF0953.jpg

I was certain that this snake was alive and just enjoying the suns warmth but no it was dead and had been for a while but it was completely unmarked
DSCF0954.jpg

A good road and equally good scenery
DSCF0955.jpg


DSCF0956.jpg


DSCF0957.jpg

I turn for the temple at N18.56.137 E098.35.071
DSCF0958.jpg

Its an extremely steep 1.2 km ride up a concrete road
DSCF0959.jpg

I park at the top at N18.56.203 E098.35.385
DSCF0960.jpg

A very good view from the top
DSCF0961.jpg

Now to climb those steep steps, Im getting too old for this climbimg game, my hearts pounding and my legs ache
DSCF0962.jpg


DSCF0963.jpg

At the top and they have a truck on some rails to transport the goods along
DSCF0964.jpg

I am approached by an extremely friendly cat
DSCF0965.jpg


DSCF0966.jpg

Theres civilisation at the top
DSCF0967.jpg


DSCF0968.jpg

The craftsman at work
DSCF0970.jpg

One side is taking shape
DSCF0971.jpg

But still a bit of work to do on the other side
DSCF0972.jpg


DSCF0973.jpg


DSCF0974.jpg


DSCF0975.jpg


DSCF0976.jpg

My Thai counterpart, only his wall looks straighter than mine usually do
DSCF0977.jpg


DSCF0979.jpg

I am glad I made the climb up here today
DSCF0980.jpg

In the UK bricks are carried in a hod, over here apparently its in a sack
DSCF0982.jpg

The view from right at the top
DSCF0983.jpg

A zoom of that nice twisty road
DSCF0984.jpg

Back down on the 4029 and more enjoyment riding along here
DSCF0985.jpg

A village in the distance
DSCF0986.jpg

All those lovely strawberries, my favourite fruit
DSCF0987.jpg

A very nice touch of colour here
DSCF0988.jpg


DSCF0989.jpg

The peanut crop is drying
DSCF0990.jpg


DSCF0991.jpg


DSCF0992.jpg

Dead to the world
DSCF0993.jpg

These concrete pipes do more than carry water, they are also ideal for drying chillies on
DSCF0994.jpg

This Honda 2 stroke is probably ideal up here
DSCF0995.jpg


DSCF0996.jpg

I come across some large plastic greenhouses growing lots of sweet bell peppers, just past here at N18.59.809 E098.33.960 the paved surface ends and its time to retrace my route home
DSCF0997.jpg

As I am looking to take a photo of something else I catch sight of this very large spider above me
DSCF0999.jpg

Knowing absolutely nothing about them, is this one poisonous?
DSCF1001.jpg

One last scenery shot then its back to home
DSCF1003.jpg

A chicken jalfriezi and rice at the New Delhi tonight for 150 Baht.

Get the gdb file here http://www.captainslash.com/beyond-samo ... i-pha-som/
 
Back
Top Bottom