Day 9 29-04-2013 Pai to Chaing Mai I am glad I took notice of the advice I read about which was recommending how to ride the Mae Hong Son loop. Leave the best for last should have been the advice. However it stated that for inexperienced riders it would be best to go in a clockwise direction as the last bit would be "challenging". Well I don't know about that but I suppose if you are inexperienced it would be good advice. The last bit was the most rewarding t...

Day 5 Thursday 25.4.13 Chiang Mai Having "walked" the route to the hostel in Chiang Mai via Google earth, it made it a breeze to find the place. I knew I had to pass a Caltex Servo, Cross a bridge and walk under an arch after which I had to count five streets and turn right at a temple. The Living Place at Soi 2 (lane two). I was greeted by an approx. 35 year old lady with the broadest possible smile and tons of personality. After she had asked my name she s...