Day 5 - Thale Noi to Haatyai via Phattalung
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| At Phattalung Station |
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| The morning started with clear blue skies as we dined under the canopy of mangrove trees |
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| Then the sky took a turn as we were packing to leave |
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| Watch how fast the clouds moved in just 5 minutes! |
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| Thankfully, it was just a passing shower and we were able to ride out in just 30 minutes! |
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| The village folks were quick to bring out their fishes for sunning |
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| On Route 4007 |
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| Bike lanes started appearing as we were nearing Lampan Beach |
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| Village scene closing in on Lampan Beach |
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| Lampan Waterfront |
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| Lampan Waterfront at 11 am |
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| Lampan Floating Market was quiet with only a few stalls opened on the small isle |
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| Lampan River |
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| A few resorts and restaurants decked the river banks |
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| Phattalung Palace |
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| Bhuddist Temple near Phattalung Temple |
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| Disappointingly, the temple was under renovations and we only managed to take a few photos from the exterior walls |
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| Scorching hot on the way to Phattalung |
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| We chanced upon a popular lunch stop with the locals. The place served delicious barbecue pork and chicken but were sold out even before 12 pm!!! |
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| The other side of Phattalung Railway Station is serviced by a small pedestrian bridge that traverse the canal... |
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| ...a small door is opened, allowing passengers to walk across the tracks to the main hall |
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| The big station |
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| 18 Baht per pax from Phattalung to Haatyai |
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| As we were too early, we rode to Samthahan Cafe |
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| Local cakes |
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| Blue berry cheesecake |
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| Local coconut and Cha Yen |
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| Limestone hills as a backdrop |
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| ...if you find a seat with a closed window, consider it a blessing... |
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| ...it can get really HOT !!! |
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| One of the smaller stations |
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| Open wash basin. Like the Padang Besar to Haatyai train, the tap is dry |
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| Functioning toilet |
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| Back to our favourite restaurant in Haatyai, Payad after window shopping at Festive Mall |
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Day 6 - Haatyai to Taiping via Padang Besar
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| Padang Besar (Thailan'd's side) |
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| Thai's Padang Besar CIQ. We were asked to park our bikes on the left, stamped our passports before collecting our bikes. |
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| Goodbye Thailand ! |
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| On no man's land |
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| Approaching Malaysia's Padang Besar CIQ |
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| One last shot with these friendly cyclists from KL. |
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| Afternoon tea on KTMB's train |
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| Bikes on board |
