1000 Corners Solo Ride 2014: Day 04 - Mae Hong Son

"When you win say nothing, when you lose, say less..." - Paul Brown

Date: 9 June 2014

Route: Mae Sot - Mae Hong Son

Distance: 395 km

(Mae Sot to Mae Hong Son)

(Arissa Homes, nice compound and ample parking space) 

(Photo shots by the river separating Thailand and Myanmar)

(Commuters crossing the border / A market place)

(The road to Mae Sariang, the better part)

(A quiet country road / A lorry carrying fodder for livestock)

(Hill tribes villages along the route)

(A busy morning market / Daily transport for workers)

(Road constructions to upgrade old ones) 

(Undulating road full of pot holes)

(Workers walking a distant to their farms)

(Uneven road and a stupa on the rock)

(A rugged commuter van from Mae Sot and Mae Sariang)

(A lonely road except for a few herds of cattle)

(Taking a short rest for riders and bike)

(Still a long way to go)

(Continue riding on unpaved road)

(No road sign to lead our way)

(More road constructions ahead of us)

(Riding cautiously using GPS as navigator)

(Road deep in mud and very slippery)

(Entering paved road full of holes)

(Beware of uneven and slippery wet road) 

(Riding with care on loose gravels)

(Better road but still winding uphill)

(More unpaved road conditions)

(Beware of deep watery holes)

(Entering a newly paved road)

(Entering Mae Sariang and taking the correct turn)

(The landmarks of Mae Sariang)

(Visiting the mosque and the hotel we used to stay)

(Refueling at PTT and continue riding towards Mae Hong Son)

(A better road condition)

(A dark cloudy day and a very wet ride)

(The road is still winding and undulating)

(Paddy fields and vegetable farms)

(Careful riding on winding and wet road)

(A short rest from the heavy rain)

(Entering Mae Hong Hong on a dark moody afternoon)

(A nice cozy guesthouse by the lake)

(The view of the lake from our verandah)

         2014 1000 Corners: 05 Pai, Thailand👉

👈2014 1000 Corners: 03 Mae Sot, Thailand

1000 Corners Solo Ride 2014: Day 05 - Pai

"A friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else..." - Len Wein

Date: 10 June 2014

Route: Mae Hong Son - Pai

Total distance: 107 km

(Mae Hong Son to Pai)

(A good bright day / Nasi ayam for breakfast)

(Visiting the Nuruth Taqwa Mosque)

(Visiting the Chamber of Commerce for our certificates)

(Photo shots for the album)

(The map of 1000 corners and refueling for the challenge)

(This time with our KTM, last year with the Vulcan)

(Good bye Mae Hong Son, next destination is Pai)

(Leaving Mae Hong Son and entering the 1000 corners)

(Another long and winding road)

(Be careful of uneven road conditions)

(Many rest areas and cafes along the road)

(Sweeping curves and sharp corners)

(Winding roads all the way)

(Meeting Malaysian bikers at the rest area)

(Souvenirs, baked potatoes and corns on cob)

(A light snack and a cute puppy)

(A nice scenic view from the top)

(We were here last year too)

(Continue riding with care)

(Sharp switch back corners)

(Rough uneven road)

(Local views along the route)

(A monk hitching a hike from a passing vehicle)

(Stopping at the highest mountain peak)

(A rest area and a short coffee break)

(Having a cup of hot coffee on the mountain)

(Fascinating view from up here)

(A few tourists hiking to the peak)

(Riding on more winding road)

(A better condition road nearing the town of Pai)

(Arriving in Pai in early afternoon)

(The Heart of Pai Hotel, clean and cheap)

(Drying wet clothing and getting ready to roam Pai)

(Taking photos in front of the hotel)

(Having nasi goreng lunch at one halal restaurant)

(Visiting the Memorial Bridge of Pai)

(A tourist capturing the moment)

(Buying souvenirs and visiting strawberry Cafe)

(More attractions of Pai)

(Many stops for photo shoots)

(Nice weather and nice scenery)

(View from one of the many cafes)

(A must stop, Coffee-in-Love)

(Meeting Mr. Elvis and friend)

(Riding back to town)

(Visiting a mosque in Pai)

       2014 1000 Corners: 06 Sukhothai, Thailand👉

👈2014 1000 Corners: 04 Mae Hong Son, Thailand