The route 323
Total distance 50 km
I rode to the Three Pagoda Pass but it is still shut the same as last year
These new pieces of furniture look nice
These were a lot heavier than I expected them to be
This table felt like it weighed a ton
As I was riding away from the pass I could see a temple on a hill to my left so I went to investigate. What I didnt realise is that this is a Burmese temple, I managed to find an unlocked gate along the fence and popped inside Burma for a look around, these are new looking huts
What I could see from Thailand
I am getting nearer, I can see a road, now if only I had rode the bike it would have been a lot easier
Its one murderous climb to the top, I am sweating like a pig, these airflow trousers arent letting much air in right now, again I am cursing myself for not riding the bike through then I could be sitting at the top having a cold drink by now
Halfway up there is this and I take a much needed breather
A couple of scenery shots from this halfway point
Finally I reach the top and my legs are aching
A good view from the top but I certainly arent exploring any more of these today
That looks pretty steep, I can see the steps cut in the dirt
The Monks invite me to go inside but I am happy to just take a couple of pictures
Now its back down those infernal steps again
Another rest stop at the halfway point, these gates are locked and I had to put the camera through the gates to take a picture
Back down on the ground and I take a walk around the houses
There were quite a few sawmills and people making things from wood here
These too were heavier that I imagined, after having a good look around I walk back into Thailand to get my bike. I ride it about 1 km then take a dirt track to my right which lets you slip into Burma close to the official crossing, unfortunately there are Burmese soldiers there unlike when I rode in last year and after their amazement of seeing a Westerner on a motorbike they finally find a superior who politely tells me I cant go any further, so no ride around inside Burma this time and its a ride back to Sanghklaburi