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South Thiland Christmas Tour

10 January 20

Christmas Day.

Yuletide 2019 was a splendid time for PaintedRoads. Eight jolly folks, all wishing to escape winter's gloom, joined Echo and me, Thai guide Natt and support crew P Gor and Thon, for a tropical beachside ride from Bangkok to Phuket. 

PaintedRoads original tour, South Thailand was conceived as a winter escape, mixing balmy weather, quiet roads and beaches, super cycling, delicious food, and plenty of cold beers. During its eight-years, it has never failed to fulfil people's expectations, and I feel confident in saying Christmas 2019 is no exception. 
Many thanks to Jo, Mike & Berta, Gill, Debbie, Last Minute Paul, and Brian & Sil for coming along and being such good fun folks. I will leave the images below to tell the tale. 

Koh Yao Noi.

As with all PaintedRoads tours, South Thailand is always in a state of flux as the route evolves and improves. This year we made a change of route that has long been on my mind, a change that will become a feature of the tour - at least until the next change.

What happens when the tour leader takes a wrong turn.

Temples are always a good spot for a picnic lunch.

Friend and guide, Natt,

Visiting a Buddha cave.

Post-ride relaxation.

The road less travelled.

Tip-top support is guaranteed from our regular driver P Gor, with back up from Thon.