Early starts are good, especially if you are hoping to clear 400+ Km's in an air cooled vehicle.
The drive was relatively fast, we managed 80 Km/h speeds which enabled us to get to Cha am at about 11am. We drove about a trunk road which took us to the beach (see video). It was a nice deserted sandy beach, the water was dirty but the surrounding view was really nice.
We decided to drive a further 68 km to Hua Hin, which is vibrant resort town. We stopped for lunch and some beers. It was a bright, humid and stinging hot day. 3 Jugs of beers later, we decided it was cool enough to go look for a hotel. We found one nearby the restaurant and checked in. A cold shower and a nap later, we were ready to hit the town in the evening.
Hua Hin has very nice restaurants and pubs, it also has a beach front bar scene and a night market. Drinks and food are about KL prices, but the quality is good. The night market is a disappointment, many stall selling the same cheap quality stuff. The Teak wood carvings are good but very pricey.
We had a good dinner and did a walk about, all of one square block. We saw enough convince us that going back to the hotel was a good idea. The humidity was extreme, even at night the heat never leaves the town.
A slow drive back with air con on, and I am working on the blog after a shower. Charles is fast asleep.
Tomorrow will be a push to Surat Thani. This location may change, depending on how the morning goes. We are planning to have an leisurely English breakfast in town before heading out.
Video from Day 8.
Pics from Day 8
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| Dinner at Hua Hin |
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| Hua Hin Town |
Wow a Tamilian with a beer in his hand in Thailand, what a rare and unexpected sight!
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