Rolling Along

Two more modes of transport have been tried: bicycles and motorbikes (scooters).

December 24

Started with "Mary Poppins" style bicycles. Went about 10 kilometers around a city with ancient ruins. Saw many half destroyed palaces and temples and Buddhas. Burma destroyed the city but Thailand later took it back. The ruins have not been repaired to keep a record of the past. Locals still worship at the sites. 

December 25

I guess we did so well on the bikes that the next day our guide took us out on racing bikes with helmets and gloves. We went twice as far and on hilly terrain. That was quite a workout! Ryan literally pushed me along with his hand on my back to keep me going. Thanks Bud!

December 26

The next day we graduated to scooters but only after about an hour long practice/training session. I was happy to ride on the back of our guide's scooter but the kids and Chris did great on their own motorbikes. We went right out on the highway, through towns and then on hilly, curvy, scenic roads. What an adventure!

We used the scooters to get to our next destination with a van following behind with our luggage. We arrived in a small village and left the scooters inside a gate at a house that the tour company has an arrangement with. We then got in a boat which took us along a river to our third hotel. The boat pulled up at the hotel's pier and we were welcomed with a banana-pineapple drink as we sat on a covered deck right by the water which serves as the lobby and restaurant. The area was so remote and peaceful. Wonderful!