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Leaving Bangkok

Woke up feeling seedy

At the Suksawadee Guesthouse in Bangkok.

Had mango and sticky rice with Billy, one half of Billy and Trish, two Aussies who are ALSO riding motorcycles around the world.

Sticky rice with mango in Bangkok.

Went to Pat Pong rd and had a conversation with a bar girl. Perhaps gave her a shred of hope that not all western guys are arseholes when she asked if I “took” a Thai girlfriend and I answered no. She’s 19, has a 48 year old English boyfriend who comes out to see her for three months a year. We wonder why Thai people scowl at farang (foreigners) !

A Thai girl at a bar on Pat Pong rd in Bangkok.

Went to the tool shop and bought a torque wrench for 300baht ($9). Used it to pull my bike apart and regrease the swingarm and rear suspension bearings.

Buying a torque wrench at the tool markets in Bangkok.

Went to the tool shop again and bought some more tools.

Shopping at the tool markets in Bangkok.

Went to the tool shop again and sold the torque wrench back to the shop for 100baht!!

Selling the torque wrench back to the Bangkok tool shop for 100baht.

Bought some food off a street vendor!

A street vendor at the tool markets in the centre of Bangkok.

Took my bike to Trans Air Cargo and had it fitted for a crate.

Motorcycle sitting in Thai Air Cargo centre waiting for a crate.

Tried to convince the crate builders not to be so enthusiastic. They tried to build it around my bike in 5 minutes. Very efficient though and worth the price.

Thai Air Cargo crate builders are very efficient.

Said goodbye to my dearly beloved as her shrinkwrapped body was whisked away.

A finished Thai Air Cargo wrapping job. Looks sturdy and lasted the distance.

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4 Responses to “Leaving Bangkok”

  1. Lynn Says:
    March 26th, 2007 at 10:12 am

    So, where to next?!? :)

    LOVED your photos.

  2. afarawayplace Says:
    March 26th, 2007 at 8:12 pm

    Is that all you did in Bangkok? The bike’s on its way – what about you? Good luck on the next stage – look forward to your next entry.

  3. Robert Says:
    March 27th, 2007 at 4:50 pm

    Don’t let Henty make any comments on this entry, there is no way he will be able to resist the ‘Bangkok’ pun. And probably one about ‘tools’ while he’s at it.

    As always, you’re an inspiration in perspiration.

    Love Robert

  4. melissa Says:
    April 16th, 2007 at 5:52 am

    yes, where DID you go next? it’s been awhile since this last post…

    i’m looking at my world map and trying to guess….it doesn’t look too friendly heading to europe!

    hope you’re safe and happy! you look great in the pictures!

    xo
    mel

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