Headed off to Nan through Phayao to have a look at some of the famed roads around the East and South of Nan and there there were no disappointments. Some road works on the 1081 heading to Klua made the going a bit tough for a while and washed away parts of the 1081 going to Ngom Pao keeps you on your toes but other than that, what fantastic roads and views.
Stopped for a visit to the temple on the lake in Phayao guided by a boatman who, I am sure, is Ray Charles Thai brother
Out at the temple, I discovered how to keep boats in good health when they are not being used
Headed off to Nan on the 1251. Lovely stuff
and the harvest is in full swing
with stunning scenery all around
Stopped for lunch at Ban Sa and this noodle lady was really happy. 'I see many farangs on bikes passing by but they have never stopped at my restaurant. You are the first'.
Good grub too
Took a look at Wat Khao Noi in Nan. Great views all around
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and a very high Nan river
The 1243 is a ripper
with again wonderful scenery all around
We stayed at the Sasidara Resort in Nan which was 1000 baht p/n with breakfast. Very nice place indeed
Going up the 1169 surrounded by mountains, so fabulous views
Stopped in Klua where there is now a coffee shop. Bit bright for my taste but you cant miss it
Kids fishing with masks and spears on the way to Ngom Pao on the 1081
On the 1162 we stopped for lunch at the national park. Must have been a big flood to get those boats all the way up there
Many good views of the Nan river along the way
and yet still, the roads were sheer joy to ride
Spent the night at Sirikit Reservoir. Early evening beers and a splendid view over the reservoir
and if you have a spare hydro electric turbine hanging around in your garage, it can be put to good use in the middle of a roundabout. Its only a bit of brass afterall
On the way home to Chiang Mai via Uttaradit the, 1045 must have been built by the Romans. Dead straight for kilometer after kilometer but the roadworks on route 11 after Uttaradit up to Den Chai are a nightmare on a bike. If you are going that way, take another route however far out of your way it takes you. Didnt take any pictures of that. Far too grumpy! :take-that:
Stopped for a visit to the temple on the lake in Phayao guided by a boatman who, I am sure, is Ray Charles Thai brother
Out at the temple, I discovered how to keep boats in good health when they are not being used
Headed off to Nan on the 1251. Lovely stuff
and the harvest is in full swing
with stunning scenery all around
Stopped for lunch at Ban Sa and this noodle lady was really happy. 'I see many farangs on bikes passing by but they have never stopped at my restaurant. You are the first'.
Good grub too
Took a look at Wat Khao Noi in Nan. Great views all around
h
and a very high Nan river
The 1243 is a ripper
with again wonderful scenery all around
We stayed at the Sasidara Resort in Nan which was 1000 baht p/n with breakfast. Very nice place indeed
Going up the 1169 surrounded by mountains, so fabulous views
Stopped in Klua where there is now a coffee shop. Bit bright for my taste but you cant miss it
Kids fishing with masks and spears on the way to Ngom Pao on the 1081
On the 1162 we stopped for lunch at the national park. Must have been a big flood to get those boats all the way up there
Many good views of the Nan river along the way
and yet still, the roads were sheer joy to ride
Spent the night at Sirikit Reservoir. Early evening beers and a splendid view over the reservoir
and if you have a spare hydro electric turbine hanging around in your garage, it can be put to good use in the middle of a roundabout. Its only a bit of brass afterall
On the way home to Chiang Mai via Uttaradit the, 1045 must have been built by the Romans. Dead straight for kilometer after kilometer but the roadworks on route 11 after Uttaradit up to Den Chai are a nightmare on a bike. If you are going that way, take another route however far out of your way it takes you. Didnt take any pictures of that. Far too grumpy! :take-that:
