Bob -- KL Thailand Cambodia Laos pixs 2

In Siem Reap, Bob managed to see smaller wats and didn't have time to see the ultimate Angkor Wat. They had planned to leave Siem Reap that day itself but unfortunately when they got back to the hotel it started raining so hard they had to cancel their plans to leave.


The streets of Siem Reap at night looks rather empty doesn't it ... hmmm

More of the Angkor Wat area ...

I guess its scenery like this that makes the ride all that worth while ...

Bob preparing for another long riding day ...or perhaps they just stopped. All the way it rained and they were wet and dry, dry and wet. Also the reason why they cancelled going up to Loas. Saving it for a more suitable time as fas as the weather is concerned.

There are more pictures but I honestly am not sure where or what. But take it from me, all the pictures have beautiful scenes of beaches to dream of and bikes to ride on *LOL*

Bob -- KL Thailand Cambodia Laos pixs

This is Pattaya, and I was right about it looking like Batu Feringghi! Bob said there were buildings everywhere.

This is Bangkok, Bob said they got lost and matters were made worst with the rain.

Can't remember where this is, they were preparing to go off lah ...

Typical kampung in Thailand ...

The road ahead awaits guys ... vroooom vrooommm

Bob -- KL Thailand Cambodia Laos Part 5

Bob came back last Friday. He made it home from Siem Reap in three days. What a ride it must have been, I can only imagine how much their butts hurt!! *LOL* Those last 3 days saw 700 to 900kms of travel daily.

They left Siem Reap and travelled some 700 km (or more) to Hua Hin, the next day was Huan Hin to Krabi and the last day was direct to KL from Krabi.

I have downloaded their pictures but can't caption all of them cause am not too sure where all the places were. He narrated some of it but I can't remember now.

This picture was early in their journey and I think they stopped somewhere on the way to Hua Hin for a break. I may be wrong but whatever it is, nice beach!



They stopped for makan here ....

Ahhhhh .... untouched pristine white sandy beach. What a beauty! I am pretty sure this is Hua Hin.

The bikes all look so clean here and even their faces are all still so fresh. These are Bob's friends, Shahrul and Azmi. They seemed to have enjoyed the trip too. Bet if it wasn't for the Ramadhan just around the corner they would probably be in China by now. :D

Bob -- KL Thailand Cambodia Laos Part 4

Bob arrived safely in Siem Reap on Monday. They were stuck in Sihanoukville another day on Sunday due to the bad weather. He said it was raining so hard and they couldnt't even go out. Which means they did not see much of the place. He described it as a cowboy town!

The decided to ride the whole 700km to Siem Reap and not stop in Phnom Penh as planned. They spent two nights in Siem Reap and today will be crossing the border back to Thailand. From the map it would be logical for them to take the Poi Pet border.

Not much description has been given to me about Siem Reap except food wise. Bob said they can only eat Indian vegetarian food as everything else contains pork. He took the chance to visit Angkor Wat yesterday but didn't go in. They just took a look at the smaller Wats. He says he is keeping it for another visit with the family. Imagine going all the way there and not seeing one of the seven wonders of the world!

His plan today is to ride from Siem Reap, cross the border and take a 800km ride all the way down to Huan Hin. Loooooong way that is, perhaps they will stop when tired. Can't wait to see his pictures and will post them here.

Bob -- KL Thailand Cambodia Laos Part 3

Bob is safely in Cambodia as I write this in a seaside town of Sihanoukville. The ride there took him about half a day from Pattaya. The border crossing was not that smooth but there was not much protocol either or enquiries about bringing the motorbikes across the border.

He arrived late in Sihanoukville so I am unable to give you a description of the place. From what I gather, I think it is how Krabi was 10 years ago. Only one big 5 star hotel, Sokha Resort, but many little quaint guesthouses and "hotels" that operate from shop lots.

When I asked Bob what Pattaya was like, he said pubs and drinking holes everywhere. Just as I expected looking at the map and the way development took place there. It is probably another Phuket but maybe on a larger scale.

Bob will spend another night in Sihanoukville tomorrow and will leave for Phnom Penh on Monday. He hopes to be in Siem Reap on Tuesday and back in Bangkok by Thursday. He seems to be enjoying his adventure. Something he has always wanted to do. Some things you just have to get out of your system!

Bob -- KL Thailand Cambodia Laos Part 2

Yesterday Bob arrived in Hua Hin at about 4pm. He did not report about weather forecasts but was still in high spirits! Also he did not report much about the scenery which I take it as nothing much to say?

Today he is departing Hua Hin and will go around Bangkok to Pattaya. This is to avoid toll roads and some motorways do not allow motorbikes on them. After Pattaya he will be off to Sihanoukville tomorrow through the border of Hat Lek and Kah Kong.

Pattaya from my search on the internet seems like a very much commercial place and looks somewhat like Batu Ferringi in Penang: littered with hotels and high rise buildings. You find the likes of Marriot and Sheraton along the beach so that will give you an inkling of what to expect. Another Phuket or more perhaps?

Bob -- KL Thailand Cambodia Laos Part 1

Bob left on a much awaited for motorbiking trip up North yesterday. His planned route was to drive to Thailand and visit Cambodia. He hopes to make his way to Laow too and really hope that time permits it. The time constraint is because of the Ramadhan which is on Aug 10.

Over the past 2 weeks since the trip was decided, there have been numerous trips to get the BMW ready -- serviced, checked and equipped with GPS (which he said has gone kaput after only a day. I think it was due to the rain). Motorbike gear has been littered around the house the past 2 weeks too -- helmets, jackets, riding pants, gloves and other safety gear.

Come yesterday morning, the house is cleared of all the miscellaneous items. He left at about 7am. Excited of course, he smiled and waved goodbye. The only worry he had was the severe thunderstorm and rain which was predicted all along his journey. Not a good time to go but well, if he didn't go now he might never go!

He arrived in Khanom, about 60 kilometers south of SurathThani. A beautiful place he said it was with gorgeous white beaches. It rained all the way and he was drenched. They found a nice looking hotel and happily checked in but as soon as they got into the room, the electricity supply went kaput. What a day he said it was! (Can't wait to see the pixs and will update it here once he returns)

Today he is off to Hua Hin, which is about 450km from Khanom. The weather forecast is not too good but in the name of adventure, so what huh! He expects to be in Bangkok on Saturday. Have to look up the map to see where he will most likely stop on Friday.

Which I was with him, but am sure there will be other biking trips in future. Besides, can my bottom really handle being on the bike for that many hours????