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CLIVE'S BICYCLE TRIP AROUND THE WORLD

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March 1st 2015
Published: March 4th 2015
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The english phrase I have most commonly overheard when Thai people are talking to westerners is "Same same....but different!" Whether you are talking about food, taxi fares or anything as a matter of fact, you are guaranteed to hear this expression at least once per day. My bicycle ride from the northern border town of Chiang Kong to Bangkok has certainly been different and whilst the scenery may... Read Full Entry



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Clive Sturdy
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Over 5 years have passed since I cycled around the UK and Ireland and the time has come to get back in the ol' saddle. This time I will attempt to initially make the shores of New Zealand, initially cycling through Europe to Istanbul, the gateway to Asia, before following the silk routes through Central Asia and China to the Far East. Following a flight or preferably a boat journey to Australia, I will attempt to cycle across the Nullabor from Perth to Sydney, before heading onwards to New Zealand. I look forward to sharing my journey with you.... full info
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Meeting up with Nora and MiguelMeeting up with Nora and Miguel
Meeting up with Nora and Miguel
Round the World cyclists whom I had last seem in Cappadocia
Night Market foodNight Market food
Night Market food
Street Market foodStreet Market food
Street Market food
My insect biteMy insect bite
My insect bite
Developing into an abscessDeveloping into an abscess
Developing into an abscess
In Chiang Mai Private hospitalIn Chiang Mai Private hospital
In Chiang Mai Private hospital
Excellent health care
After the operationAfter the operation
After the operation
Flower float in Chiang MaiFlower float in Chiang Mai
Flower float in Chiang Mai
The traditional Thai House we stayed in The traditional Thai House we stayed in
The traditional Thai House we stayed in
Bidding farewell to Tarntip our lovely Thai hostBidding farewell to Tarntip our lovely Thai host
Bidding farewell to Tarntip our lovely Thai host
Mending a punctureMending a puncture
Mending a puncture
Next to a temple.... where all the vehicles beep their horns as they drive past. I felt like I was back in Vietnam
Our camping spot for the nightOur camping spot for the night
Our camping spot for the night
3-4 metre Snake in the undergrowth!3-4 metre Snake in the undergrowth!
3-4 metre Snake in the undergrowth!
Took me by surprise. It was massive! Photo does not do it justice
Camping with other cyclistsCamping with other cyclists
Camping with other cyclists
Hauke and Lorna from Germany and Spain
Children in front of King and Queen's portraitChildren in front of King and Queen's portrait
Children in front of King and Queen's portrait
Camping in Thai official Government Office groundsCamping in Thai official Government Office grounds
Camping in Thai official Government Office grounds
On the way to the ancient city of Si SatchanalaiOn the way to the ancient city of Si Satchanalai
On the way to the ancient city of Si Satchanalai
Visiting the ancient Thai city of Si SatchanalaiVisiting the ancient Thai city of Si Satchanalai
Visiting the ancient Thai city of Si Satchanalai
Dead scorpion outside Tesco SuperstoreDead scorpion outside Tesco Superstore
Dead scorpion outside Tesco Superstore
Overnight camping in school grounds Overnight camping in school grounds
Overnight camping in school grounds
Playing soccer with the kidsPlaying soccer with the kids
Playing soccer with the kids



4th March 2015

Angus Doe
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Sturdmeister!!
good to keep reading about your travels :) I would love to meet up with you for a beer sometime if you are back in the UK. I've moved to a new house, plenty of room for both of you to stay:) anyway, glad to see you are still having a great time!! Angus
4th March 2015

Angus Doe
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Sturdmeister!!
good to keep reading about your travels :) I would love to meet up with you for a beer sometime if you are back in the UK. I've moved to a new house, plenty of room for both of you to stay:) anyway, glad to see you are still having a great time!! Angus
4th March 2015

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

You commented upon the national athem several times...
so you are probably aware that the king wrote/composed it. When I lived in Thailand, the king was revered, but there weren't all the billboard pictures of him and his family. Or people wearing yellow shorts. Today it's more of a personality cult. I wonder how much this has to do with the possible succession as he has been ill for quite a while.

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