The Part I for Krabi - Phuket Adventure received quite a warm supports from the readers (actually the highest hit EVER). So I would like to take this opportunity to thanks all the readers for reading the post and for supporting our not so famous blog. This is Part II and please read the first part before reading this one.
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| Finally Trang!: A group photo of us when we FINALLY reached Trang. It's a mighty relief after hours riding in the glaring sun. |
Now, after the unexpected problem in Bukit Kayu Hitam (the border crossing thingy), the group continued the ride, destination: Trang. Mr. Nizam Sandi told us that is was not that far and we had blindly believed him. Well my friends, it turned out to be ridiculously grueling ride. Imagine this: glaring sun, road filled with other vehicles and most of all no smoking break. All of us smoke, except for Mr. Nizam Sandi and Mr. Haneef Ahmad Ibrahim (we should have quit, smoking is hazardous to our health) and kept asking the same question billions of children all around the world asked while traveling: Are we there yet? (Like billions of time). And Mr. Nizam Sandi calmly answered Trang is just around the corner (and yes, we passed every single corner hoping to see the word Trang).
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| Lunch Time: After the much needed smoke (for those who smoked), we stuffed our not so empty bellies with cheap Halal food. We took our time savoring every bite. |
The road condition to Trang was actually better than the Malaysian highways. The tarmac's surface was smooth and though looked slippery, they're not. However unlike highways in Malaysia (which are gated and nicely maintained), there were no border or what so ever. There were cows, three wheels motorcycles, bicycles and vehicles from the other side of the road can simply cross over. But we also received warm welcome from the Thais especially those riding behind of a lorry, a four wheel drive etc. They waved their hands smiling and some even took our photos (I did the obvious, smiled. But don't really know if they noticed it because I'm was wearing a full face helmet).
Enough about the suffering, we reached Trang safely (me with an aching back and shoulder). The smokers (expectedly) went smoking, forgetting about food or drink. Mr. Rashdan Hafizi (our official Time Keeper) did his job well by reminding us (every minutes) to get ready but the boys just ignored him due to severe hunger and thirst. The Trang R & R was actually similar to what we have in Malaysia. There were many stalls, a small food court (serving Halal food with cheap price), toilets and a small 'Surau'. So we prayed, ate, nurture our aching body and when Mr. Rashdan Hafizi said "On the bike!", everybody was ready for the next part of the ride, which will take us straight to Krabi.
The ride from Trang to Krabi was pleasant as the riders had enough rest, filled bellies and of course having the chance to smoke. The route was also interesting as the curves and corners took away that sleepy feeling (the riders took the corners as if they were racing in MotoGP) and the day wasn't as hot. The drizzling rain kept the riders cool and of course increases the focus as the road was a bit slippery.
We reached Krabi at around 1930HRS (after 14 hours). I almost ran over a red light, hit the emergency brake and almost fell but didn't due to purely adrenaline that rushed through my veins. I had to literally dragged my ER6 back to where I was supposed to stop. Then Mr. Najib Jaafar asked me the most ridiculous question: "Are you alright?" (when he already knew the answer would be: Holy s**t! I'd almost got myself killed! Of course I'm not ALRIGHT!). But I knew his intention was good and I really appreciate him for asking.
Having safely arrived at our destination, all the riders were SUPER happy and most of all were very proud with ourselves. We hugged each other, sharing high fives (and maybe, just maybe some shed happy manly tears. Not me though.) The next order of business is to check in the hotel (we stayed in Ao Nang Beach), took a dip in the swimming pool (though we claimed that we were so tired that we'll be flat out after we'd checked in) and a late dinner.
So that's the ride from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Krabi. I'll be writing on the activities that we did in Krabi in the next post. The next post is going to be fun to read as we did had LOTS of fun in Krabi. The food was also fantastic. Cheers!
"Riding motorcycle is more than an adrenaline rush, it's actually experiencing life to the fullest."
Yours truly,
Kaz
17 Feb. 2014
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| On The Bike!: That was Mr. Rashdan Hafizi urging Mr. Najib Jaafar to get ready. Mr. Najib simply ignored the instruction to savor his last cigarette before the long ride to Krabi. |
Enough about the suffering, we reached Trang safely (me with an aching back and shoulder). The smokers (expectedly) went smoking, forgetting about food or drink. Mr. Rashdan Hafizi (our official Time Keeper) did his job well by reminding us (every minutes) to get ready but the boys just ignored him due to severe hunger and thirst. The Trang R & R was actually similar to what we have in Malaysia. There were many stalls, a small food court (serving Halal food with cheap price), toilets and a small 'Surau'. So we prayed, ate, nurture our aching body and when Mr. Rashdan Hafizi said "On the bike!", everybody was ready for the next part of the ride, which will take us straight to Krabi.
The ride from Trang to Krabi was pleasant as the riders had enough rest, filled bellies and of course having the chance to smoke. The route was also interesting as the curves and corners took away that sleepy feeling (the riders took the corners as if they were racing in MotoGP) and the day wasn't as hot. The drizzling rain kept the riders cool and of course increases the focus as the road was a bit slippery.
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| R & R Trang: A photo of a small building consisting a 'Surau' and toilets. It was fairly clean and comfortable enough for the riders to relieve them self and of course to pray. |
We reached Krabi at around 1930HRS (after 14 hours). I almost ran over a red light, hit the emergency brake and almost fell but didn't due to purely adrenaline that rushed through my veins. I had to literally dragged my ER6 back to where I was supposed to stop. Then Mr. Najib Jaafar asked me the most ridiculous question: "Are you alright?" (when he already knew the answer would be: Holy s**t! I'd almost got myself killed! Of course I'm not ALRIGHT!). But I knew his intention was good and I really appreciate him for asking.
Having safely arrived at our destination, all the riders were SUPER happy and most of all were very proud with ourselves. We hugged each other, sharing high fives (and maybe, just maybe some shed happy manly tears. Not me though.) The next order of business is to check in the hotel (we stayed in Ao Nang Beach), took a dip in the swimming pool (though we claimed that we were so tired that we'll be flat out after we'd checked in) and a late dinner.
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| Let's Continue the Ride!: This photo was taken right before we continue the ride to Krabi. Happy faces all around as the riders had their bellies filled, lungs filled with toxin and enough rest. |
So that's the ride from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Krabi. I'll be writing on the activities that we did in Krabi in the next post. The next post is going to be fun to read as we did had LOTS of fun in Krabi. The food was also fantastic. Cheers!
"Riding motorcycle is more than an adrenaline rush, it's actually experiencing life to the fullest."
Yours truly,
Kaz
17 Feb. 2014
