Jasmine Hills Lodge

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Geo: 18.8, 98.98

We made it to our first stop with ease. Were picked up at our hotel,
dropped at our starting point and after some last directions we were on
our way. The first 15 kms or so went the fastest, not ' cause we got
tired after that but 'cause the picture stops became more frequently.
Lots of calm streets next to a river, beautifiul green mountains around
and from time to time a surprised looking cow.

Not only the cows were looking at us but also the local people. Thai
don't really cycle nor wear helmets on their motorbikes so you can
imagine what a strange sight we were: strange looking bikes with bags
and on them someone with a helmet.

At 3 kms from our hotel, so after about 40 kms we could visit a temple.
Small detail, we had to climb 300 stairs to get there. It's a prettyknew
one, around 25 years old so the paintings inside were very modern, a
nice surprice.

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