Rider David Unk.
Bike: Suzuki Vstrom 650.
Dates: 1 February - 6 February 2025.
A belated quick report after a couple of months of a "long COVID" (the local's term), a cough and allergy illness.
January and most of February were bummer months for me, suffering from pollen and dust allergies, with the cold air from the North.
Funny how it goes, because as soon as it warms up, the cool North wind drops and the warm haze from the south blows. I'm fine now and chaffing at the bit to get back on the pace.
The cabin fever eventually got me, and I headed off to Chiang Mai to check up on my son Jason, plus mates as I went.
Panor Coffee was the first stop for brunch and a natter with the staff.
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Well satiated, it was a slow meander down R1089.
The next stop was the new Lisu garden "Roi Jai Rak Garden."
There's a small entry fee, but the sharp ticket lady was straight onto me and asked how old I was.
A mere 71.
Ah, ok, youre a pensioner; you can come in free then. No charge.
I was unaware that I locked so glaringly ancient. But it is what it is, and I guess I won't be getting a date tonight.
There's a coffee shop on site, and you can get a nice drink, hot or cold, to assist in savouring the view.
If you're into selfies and Instagram or Tik Tok, it's a cool place to go.
maps.app.goo.gl
Bike: Suzuki Vstrom 650.
Dates: 1 February - 6 February 2025.
A belated quick report after a couple of months of a "long COVID" (the local's term), a cough and allergy illness.
January and most of February were bummer months for me, suffering from pollen and dust allergies, with the cold air from the North.
Funny how it goes, because as soon as it warms up, the cool North wind drops and the warm haze from the south blows. I'm fine now and chaffing at the bit to get back on the pace.
The cabin fever eventually got me, and I headed off to Chiang Mai to check up on my son Jason, plus mates as I went.
Panor Coffee was the first stop for brunch and a natter with the staff.
Panor Coffee House · 189 Pa Tueng, Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai 57110, Thailand
âââââ · Coffee shop
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Well satiated, it was a slow meander down R1089.
The next stop was the new Lisu garden "Roi Jai Rak Garden."
There's a small entry fee, but the sharp ticket lady was straight onto me and asked how old I was.
A mere 71.
Ah, ok, youre a pensioner; you can come in free then. No charge.
I was unaware that I locked so glaringly ancient. But it is what it is, and I guess I won't be getting a date tonight.
There's a coffee shop on site, and you can get a nice drink, hot or cold, to assist in savouring the view.
If you're into selfies and Instagram or Tik Tok, it's a cool place to go.
ROI JAI RAK GARDEN · 888 Tha Ton, Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai 50280, Thailand
âââââ · Tourist attraction
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