{"id":24126,"date":"2020-02-02T04:02:11","date_gmt":"2020-02-02T10:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wohutravels.us\/?p=24126"},"modified":"2020-02-03T00:58:11","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T06:58:11","slug":"day-34-xxx-to-phuket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/?p=24126","title":{"rendered":"Day 34, KHAO LAK to PHUKET"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_01\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_01_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_01\" width=\"1004\" height=\"416\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The dogs of Khao Lak! These guys were running on the beach as we walked to breakfast.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_02\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_02_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_02\" width=\"1004\" height=\"671\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We missed out on the group art activities, but here are some of the fun things you can make at the Apsara Resort if you have time!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_03\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_03_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_03\" width=\"1004\" height=\"748\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After 31 days of cycling with this group in Thailand, Tom has decided to go on the wagon! He&#8217;s joining the anti-alcohol campaign.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_04\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_04_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_04\" width=\"1004\" height=\"565\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today we rode in the vans past a rough area of road work, then jumped on our cycles for a classic Woody ride.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_05\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_05_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_05\" width=\"1004\" height=\"469\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This woman was drying Betel nuts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_06\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_06_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_06\" width=\"1004\" height=\"528\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spread out neatly by the side of the road.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_07\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_07_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_07\" width=\"1004\" height=\"671\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looks like artwork!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_09\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_09_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_09\" width=\"1004\" height=\"782\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Woody stopped by a cashew tree to show us how the nuts grow.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_08-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_08\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_08_thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"day34_08\" width=\"1004\" height=\"664\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is the fresh pod. It smelled&#8212;nutty! A lot of work goes into drying and processing them, so now we will appreciate the higher price when we buy them!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_10\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_10_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_10\" width=\"1004\" height=\"535\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Someone&#8217;s summer home located in a rubber tree plantation!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_11\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_11_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_11\" width=\"1004\" height=\"707\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Snack time, and today Mr. Rin found us fresh sweet coconuts.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hEUOnPrw6-g\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" frameborder=\"2\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Click above to see him become the &#8216;machete machine&#8217;!!!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_12\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_12_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_12\" width=\"1004\" height=\"706\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Delicious! And sweeter than the bigger chilled ones we had the other day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px; display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_13\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_13_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_13\" width=\"1004\" height=\"695\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our adventure road took us past more rubber plantations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"day34_14\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_14_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"day34_14\" width=\"1004\" height=\"752\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And before we knew it, in just 38 miles, we were biking over the bridge into Phuket! It is Thailand&#8217;s largest island. Originally prosperous due to tin mining, today Phuket is known for its beaches and nightlife.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24132 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3225.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3225-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3225-768x477.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We rode together across the bridge&#8211; the last moments, of the last day, of our cross-country ride .<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3226.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3226-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3226-768x482.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A welcome station greeted tourists along the bridge. We enjoyed yet another amazing lunch nearby.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24134 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3227.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3227-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3227-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With a tinge of sadness and nostalgia, we check in to the Nai Yang Beach Resort for our last two days in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24135 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3228.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3228-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3228-768x479.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The attendant walks our bags down the leafy path to our room.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3233-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3233-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3233-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3233-1-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3233-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3233-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3233-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3233-1-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our room . . . but not for the night! We settled in for about an hour, and realized that the air conditioner sounded like a jet engine, with no way to dampen the noise.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24174 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/air.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/air.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/air-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/air-768x726.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A team of two engineers were sent, then four technicians . . . and as they tore the whole thing apart, the room got hotter and time moved on. So we asked for a new room in order to get ready for the evening festivities!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24144 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_20.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_20-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_20-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It seems the Corona virus sweeping China and beyond is driving more folks to wear face masks! It did not stop him from serving tasty beverages, though.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24145 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_21.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_21-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_21-768x608.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Happy hour with Gregory and Leslie.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tini.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tini.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tini-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tini-768x727.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First, Rick had one martini\u00a0 (getting the olives was sort of a challenge) . . .<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24146 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_22.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_22-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_22-768x608.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>. . . and then another with MJ! Life is good.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24147 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_23.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_23-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_23-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The focus of tonight&#8217;s dinner was to celebrate and thank our tour leaders and drivers. These wonderful guys!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_24.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_24-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_24-768x555.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cocktail time, as managed by Woody, usually allows two drinks. Here MJ and Laurie learn of their options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24149 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_25.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_25-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_25-768x564.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our sweet and efficient and friendly server!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24150 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_26.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_26-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_26-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Greg points out the green flash of sunset, just above his finger!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24169 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phens.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phens.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phens-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/phens-768x707.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our host for the night, the owner of Phen&#8217;s, made sure our drinks were never empty and that the food just kept coming . . . .<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24151 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_27.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_27-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_27-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gregory and Leslie serve as Masters of Ceremony for our celebration of the staff. Here, biking guide Bird hears how much we appreciated his energy and enthusiasm, plus his constant advice: Don&#8217;t eat too much rice! &#8212; in order to save room for the delicious local dishes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24152 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_28.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_28-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_28-768x580.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Barb presents Bird with the thank-you gift from Tom and Barb. Deep and appreciative bows!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_29.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_29-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_29-768x569.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MJ\u00a0 shares a few words as she presents Bird with the appreciation from Rick and MJ.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24154 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_30.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_30-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_30-768x620.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our driver Mr. Chin is newer to the team, and he did a great job of hauling our bikes and supplies, and herding the riders when needed. Laurie shares her thanks with him.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24155 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_31.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_31.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_31-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_31-768x639.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Barb was so happy to have excellent help when she was thrown off her e-bike. She has a soft spot in her heart for Mr. P and the whole team, who gave her wonderful care in her time of need!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24156 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_32.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_32-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_32-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Leslie tells a story of how Mr. Rin was always there, to help us, to show the way, and to feed us energizing snacks!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_33.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_33.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_33-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_33-768x737.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Rin and MJ share their fondness for each other.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24158 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_34.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_34.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_34-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_34-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Woody, our amazing leader, earned a standing ovation from the riders. Two major Thailand rides run back-to-back set some records for Woody, as well as the guests. Lots of kilometers!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24159 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_35.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_35-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_35-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hugs all around. We so appreciate that Woody and his colleagues leave their homes and families for many days for their bike guiding professions.\u00a0 Cycling is a tremendous way to see Thailand, and these guys do the best in sharing their country with visitors like us!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24160 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_36.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_36.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_36-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_36-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The entire gang! After so many days together, how can we stand being apart?! Our dinner and celebration were a fitting end to an epic ride in January, down the length of Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24161 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_37.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_37.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_37-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_37-768x554.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On our stroll back to the hotel, Laurie points out some huge shrimp!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24162 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_38.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_38.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/day34_38-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Back to the sparkly wonderland of the Nai Yang Beach Hotel!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The dogs of Khao Lak! These guys were running on the beach as we walked to breakfast. We missed out on the group art activities, but here are some of the fun things you can make at the Apsara Resort if you have time! After 31 days of cycling with this group in Thailand, Tom &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/?p=24126\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Day 34, KHAO LAK to PHUKET<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2912,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-2020thailand"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2912"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24126"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24126\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24175,"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24126\/revisions\/24175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24126"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24126"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travels.wohu.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}