2 Days around Ubol Ratana Reservoir
Day 2
Late evening and into the night there was a big thunder storm over the area I was riding. Oh well I could be getting wet tomorrow!
The thunder storm had stopped and the roads were quite dry and the sun was coming out
After my nice breakfast at the guest house it was time to set off.
There were a couple of inland beach areas I was planning to visit on the ride down the western side of the reservoir
My route I had hoped to take had to be changed on the hoof as I was going to take some tracks to stay a bit closer to the reservoir however due to the storm last night they were still wet so I stuck to the roads instead.
Nong Na Kham, Khon Kaen
Phu Wiang, Khon Kaen
First up was Sawan Beach N16.67930 E102.56901, some nice scenery and the view to the hillside on the otherwise of the reservoir would have been great if it wasn't so hazy
Sawan Beach, Phu Wiang, Khon Kaen
From Sawan I headed towards Pattaya 2 beach, N16.63727 E102.54569, nothing like the Pattaya some of you may know! There were more people milling about and going to the loungers on the edge of the reservoir, plus some areas for food. Not a bad set up if you fancy a basic day out.
Pattaya 2, Phu Wiang, Khon Kaen
The loungers along the edge of the water
Looking at the food stalls/ outdoor eateries
Laab Moo (Spicy minced pork) with sticky rice
Once I left Pattaya 2 it was time to head further south and onto the 12 for the direction of home.
Phu Wiang, Khon Kaen
Ubolratana Dam Reservoir, Nong Ruea, Khon Kaen
This trip was not as interesting as some of my others, however it's time on the bike and seeing new places. Its also one of the local places I have wanted to look around so all in all a good 2 days.
373Km covered door to door
Wayne