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Thailand/Bangkok Round the world trip 2007
Bangkok. Arriving back in Thailand after 2 ½ months in America was made easy by wonderful people who lived in Bangkok, working for the American Embassy. We were spoiled by over-the-top southern hospitality.
We brought with us a new bike frame Co-Motion made for us, since Bici I was not repairable, plus numerous new parts. We had stored much of our bike with Bill and Judi, so we took the old and new to the Pro Bike shop and the head mechanic set about building Bici II. There were a few surprises: no cable stops on the head tube and no cable hanger for the drag brake. This prevents us from using the cable splicers to disassemble the bike. Disappointing, but not disabling. We bought a new Arai Drum brake because the old one made so much noise we thought it was because it was wearing unevenly. However, after a week on the road, our bike grinds and groans with zeal. Our travels will never be silent again!
After a short while we were all comfortable pedaling along. The heat is about 90 degrees in the shade, but a stiff breeze keeps us somewhat cool and it isn’t humid. Before we left Bangkok, Judee had two pre-cancerous tumors removed by laser surgery. These wounds need to be dressed and kept out of the sun for one month. Since these are on the top of exposed thighs, band aids are applied each day. The Bangkok hospitals and medical care are top notch and inexpensive. If something should happen to us while in Asia, we would return here for treatment.
December 02 Thailand/ChonBuri Weltreise 2007 >
We brought with us a new bike frame Co-Motion made for us, since Bici I was not repairable, plus numerous new parts. We had stored much of our bike with Bill and Judi, so we took the old and new to the Pro Bike shop and the head mechanic set about building Bici II. There were a few surprises: no cable stops on the head tube and no cable hanger for the drag brake. This prevents us from using the cable splicers to disassemble the bike. Disappointing, but not disabling. We bought a new Arai Drum brake because the old one made so much noise we thought it was because it was wearing unevenly. However, after a week on the road, our bike grinds and groans with zeal. Our travels will never be silent again!
After a short while we were all comfortable pedaling along. The heat is about 90 degrees in the shade, but a stiff breeze keeps us somewhat cool and it isn’t humid. Before we left Bangkok, Judee had two pre-cancerous tumors removed by laser surgery. These wounds need to be dressed and kept out of the sun for one month. Since these are on the top of exposed thighs, band aids are applied each day. The Bangkok hospitals and medical care are top notch and inexpensive. If something should happen to us while in Asia, we would return here for treatment.
