Riding Day 2. Mae Sariang – Mae Hong Son – Pai (170 Miles)

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สวัสดี S̄wạs̄dī - Hello from Pai, Thailand! What a perfect day of riding! Today we departed Mae Sariang in route to Mae Hong Son. Our first stop along the way was a visit to a World War II museum named the Thailand-Japan Friendship Memorial. Here they showed us a movie (propaganda) about how great it was for Thailand to be occupied by Japan during WWII. Hmmm.... Anyway, by mid-day, we arrived at the Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the first temple of Mae Hong Son. The entire way from the beginning of the day to this temple was traveled on narrow, twisty, curvy roads. In fact 1,864 curves to be exact. When we arrived at the temple, we were greeted and presented a certificate from the Governor of Mae Hong Son, for completing the journey of 1,864 curves. Kind of neat, i guess....

After lunch, we continued traveling east, along the Thailand-Myanmar (Burma) boarder until reaching our destination in Pai, Thailand. Our accommodations here are worth mentioning. The theme was "Candy Land". Not something you would expect to see in the middle of Asia. All-in-All a great day of riding. In the morning, the weather was just a little warm and the roads were dry with very little traffic. It started to rain in the afternoon, which slowed us down a bit, but not too much.

A special salute the Marine Corps on it's 240th Birthday. Semper Fi

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Photos

Mountains of Myanmar (Burma)
Mountains in the background border the countries of Thailand and Myanmar (Burma).

Mountains of Myanmar (Burma)
Mountains in the background border the countries of Thailand and Myanmar (Burma).

Winding Curvers
One of the 1,864 curves negotiated while traveling to Mae Sariang in route to Mae Hong Son.

Winding Curves
One of the 1,864 curves negotiated while traveling to Mae Sariang in route to Mae Hong Son.

1,864 Curves Completion Certificate
The completion certificate and a couple bike stickers for the 1,864 curves journey.

Police Checkpoint
One of the many Police Checkpoints along the back roads in Thailand.

Children "Monks" or "Nen"
Thai Children Monks, often called "nen" at the Temple of Mae Hong Son. Many poor or orphaned children in Thailand become ordained in order to gain an education or as an alternative to being placed in an orphanage.

Candy Land Accommodations
Our "Candy Land" Accommodations in Pai, Thailand

Comments

[Maria]

day 2
Nice pictures?. Keep sharing.

[Mike Wamboldt]

Looks fun!
Russ, Looks like you couldn't have picked a better time of the year to do the trip. It looks perfect out there! 1864 curves in one ride! You must have had a hard time going straight after that! Mike