Mae Sot-The Dry Mae Ka Sa Waterfall Plus New Roads

[Captain_Slash]

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The Route 105, 3002, 1215, 3047, 4003, 5026

Total Distance 154 km

Out along the 3002 to explore some new roads that I have not rode on before and I found a few today

More smoke, just what we need










I ride very close to the Moei river this morning

That dog is being sensible hiding under there on this hot day

Sand is being dredged from the Moei
















Now I am at the Mae Ka Sa waterfall at N16.51.672 E098.37.807

Sadly one useful ingredient is missing

A complete lack of H2O makes for a very uninteresting waterfall



















I wonder how long before that tree falls over

Whilst riding along the 3047 I notice a road going up in the hills where only dirt tracks are showing on the ESRI

Its numbered as the 5026 on the km marker and strangely the GPS also has this number but only shows it as a dirt track










Its one awesome twisty well surfaced road that I am wondering where it will emerge.
The GPS shows loads of tracks out here all joined up but all dirt so I have no way of knowing which way this one goes until after I have rode it




This is just brilliant and theres loads of dirt tracks going off of it on both sides, a lot of exploring to do here just outside of Mae Sot

After 6 km of fun I need to slow down a bit as at N16.56.498 E098.35.749 the surface turns to unpaved and stays like that for 2.6 km until N16.57.584 E098.35.173 then its a paved surface back home.
One of the side tracks off of the unpaved bit was a good asphalt surface and that will be one of tomorrows projects

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[Dougal]

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Just 'cos we're not posting comments does'nt mean we're not following your adventures Colin.

Keep it up. Another nice find there.

Looks a bit hot and dusty out there.

[johngooding]

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Must second Peter's comments. I read every day and these build up to a great reference of the smaller roads that many people do not try to explore. Thanks and keep it up Colin.

[David Learmonth]

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Agreed. Almost like a guide book.

[Captain_Slash]

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Thanks for the compliments and words of encouragement, yes it is hot out here now but its not a problem, give me that over the cold any day.

Its great exploring lots of dirt tracks and new side roads on the KLX and I am really glad I bought it over my other two possible choices

[oldbloke]

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Thanks for the compliments and words of encouragement, yes it is hot out here now but its not a problem, give me that over the cold any day.

Its great exploring lots of dirt tracks and new side roads on the KLX and I am really glad I bought it over my other two possible choices

Sounds like the KLX is doing the trick for you, Colin, I bet its dirtier than when I saw it all shiny and new!! Reading your reports just makes me keen to get back over there instead of slaving at work here in Oz!! Hopefully I will experience the wet : aiming to be back in July!
jim

[Captain_Slash]

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The KLX is doing the business thanks Jim, it was good meeting you and hopefully catch up with you again some time