Cycling from Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi turned into an epic day in the saddle yesterday. 170km on roads that were a little too busy with a shoulder that was not so clean. This resulted in a flat tyre around 80km - a slow leak that I persevered with pumping it up every 20km, then it appears the same tyre got another flat!!!! Finally gave in and changed the tube around 150km. So close to the end. Found a lovely guest house - Blue Star and ate a wonderful green curry veg and tofu and the world is all back in balance again.
Just over 1000km to go.
Taking a couple of well earned rest days here to soak up the sites, refuel the body and sleep in. I wish the body clock could sleep in - this morning I was awake before 6am and went to the river for a peaceful 30 mins - birds chirping and little squirrels playing in the trees.
All is good as the challenge continues although my bike ride is nothing compared to the hardship the soldiers faced building the Bridge over the River Kwai. This afternoon will visit the war cemetery and museum.
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