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    The
new Bangkok Bridge over the Mekong by day and night.
 
Wat Po, just one of many Wats around central Bangkok.
   The
Golden, Reclining and Mosiacs Buddas.
   We
did a boat trip around Bangkok's canals.
  Many
barbel (catfish) that love the muddy waters of the Bangkok's rivers.
Heading north up toward Laos
  The
ancient city of Ayuthya, formerly the Capital of Siam and the
traditional tourist attraction: Elephant rides.
The Golden Triangle (Laos, Burma and thailand)
    The
Mekong River at the height of the monsoon season. We did a long boat
trip to experience this river that acts as border control to 4
countries; China, Laos, Burma and thailand.
   We
never got to put a foot onto Burmese soil, but here is a golden statue
in Burma from our boat. The long boats ferry people to and from Laos
into thailand. We managed to miss the Loei floods but the evidence was
still around.
  Heavy
monsoon rains in Northern thailand caused much flooding. We crossed some
places but were restricted in others.
   Maggots
are long boated from Laos across the river into thailand to be eaten by
the locals.
  Recycling
Tyres and making bins and local Thai farmgirls offered to pose during a
lunch stop
The only mechanical problem of the trip - fuel
pumps!
  Here
is the only mechanical problem so far - the infamous Africa Twin
(Mitsubishi) fuel pump. Both Doms and Gary's fuel pumps have packed in.
(note the improvised replacement for the rear red reflective triangle,
to be positioned behind a vehicle, when broken down)
  We
ran into mechanical problems only a few days later and were very
fortunate to break down outside a very able local Thai mechanic
(pictured). He stripped Doms carburettors down and reassembled them
without any trouble. This eventually worked out to be the fuel pump,
rather than the carbs.
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Uncrating
the bikes at Bangkok airport. Fresh rubber in the form of Bridgestone TW37s,
second set of tyres so far.
Food
Markets in Bangkok: eels, turtles and finches. And yes all to eat!!
