Kawasaki Discovery Southern Roaming Around the South

Roaming around the South Although the weather in the evening was full of rain clouds in the sky, the Smartphone’s weather app continuously showed rain for the next 3 days. This was the forecast for us to know that in the mentioned period of the Kawasaki Discovery Southern trip in which we were going to the South, the middle of the rainy season was like this. The chance of getting very wet was extremely high and many people thought that it would not be suitable, but when we asked ourselves and various friends about putting up with heavy work to earn a living all the time, everyone gave the same answer that it was time that we had to reward ourself. When we had a vehicle and friends, then what were we waiting for? So in the evening of one day, the In the morning in Nakhon City, according to a chronicle was centre of Nakhon Si Thammarateverything was not as anticipated. constructed in 1163 to house the City opened its doors to welcome us. The bright indigo sky that lacked any Buddha’s relics. Various shops began to close around 8 rain clouds surprised us; however, p.m., so it would be very quiet. Anyway, it probably would not rain very there was the lively night market that much. If the weather app or the Thai welcomed tourists to stroll about like Meteorological Department was us. The Southern food that we ordered wrong, we would not know. But the was delivered very quickly, and the thing that we were sure about was it ingredients that were hot and spicy seemed like luck had fallen on people intertwined with the local character in like us. Therefore, after finishing which the sound was annoying. This breakfast, we departed as a Versys increased the atmosphere of the night group from the accommodation that made us know that we were really and headed for “Wat Phra Mahathat in an ancient capital city of the South Woramahawihan”, an ancient Buddhist before we returned to sleep and woke centre of the South that enshrines the up to enjoy life. Phra Borommathat Chedi, which After waking up, filling our stomachs, feeling happy that all our friends had assembled together, we started a new chapter along the route around the roof of the South that would be noted down in our memoirs. We set off as a caravan and headed for the first destination, “Tham Hong”, Khao Nan National Park Protection Unit 6, Ban Nop Phi Dam, Tambon Krung Ching. Departing from Nakhon City, we followed Highway No. 4016 for about 30 kilometres. Riding along this route was very easy, as the road was well paved with few difficulties like the community market, so we had to slow down for our own and others safety. The route in this part was very easy, With a torch, we entered into as some members using the Bluetooth the darkness along the 300-metre headset said “Wow, that’s easy.” But trail. There was cool water to relieve they were unaware that it was only a ourselves from the heat and fresh air. Tham Hong warm-up route because Tham Hong This adventure was comfortable and that awaited us was not ordinary. refreshingly clean more than other Tham Hong or Hong Cave is located small caves. Anyone who is interested at Ban Phi Tam, Mu 3, Tambon It was like that because when all of in visiting the cave should bring along Krung Ching, Amphoe Nop Phi tam, us had arrived at our destination, we a torch and waterproof camera, as well Nakhon Si Thammarat province. It had to take off our biker’s clothes and as be fit, as you will crawl for a long is situated in the Khao Nan National change into T-shirt and shorts. We time and your arms will not be too Park and was discovered by some walked through the forest and into the tired to enjoy the fun. But believe us, it people in1994. The interior consists very narrow cave mouth. was worth it. of strange-looking stalagmites and stalactites, and the special feature We were soaked, but came out and is a stream flowing through the cleaned off the sweat with a big smile. cave before going underground It was almost midday and even though into an outer stream. There is also we did not have a watch, when the a waterfall with more than 5 tiers. stomach is hungry, it tells the time Walking through the Cave requires accurately. For lunch today, we rode walking through water by following a little way to “Nam Phrai Won” the stream for about 300 metres. (Kho Nam in short), a real Southern The cave is the habitat of numerous restaurant that had a healthy menu of bats; thus, it is considered to be a forest vegetables and first-class local suitable place for a nature study. If food in a buffet style. This was called visiting during the rainy season, you like this because if hungry, then go to need to be very careful, as there may any port, so in coming here, we got be a lot of water, so it might not be a fat belly from one place. We ate till suitable for visiting. The reason why we were full before going to see the it is called Hong Cave comes from a beautiful garden and camping ground legend that says there was a hunter on top of the mountain behind the who went into the forest to hunt and restaurant. After that, we rested but found a Hongsa (swan) in this cave. our destination awaited us at the Dat It is open: 08.00 - 16.00 Hrs. Fa Waterfall, Tai Rom Yen National Park, Surat Thani province. In the afternoon, when we reached Amphoe Na San during this season, we saw clusters of reddish green rambutan on the trees alternating with the green of the trees creating a beautiful sight that stirred up our saliva along the way. Anyone who knew would know that Na San rambutan is sweet and is number one for its flavour, an experience that should not be missed if coming to this district. The sound of the Bluetooth headset said, “Stop and buy”; however, Maybe the remaining distance was we did not stop. We persuaded each going to be a bit dull; we did not know. other to stop to find food to take to the Ek Outdoor took charge of planning camp at small shops along the way, and the route that would take us through it would be better to reach the Dat Fa the rainforest that would be thrilling. Not only that, this was an opportunity for us to see the real capability of the Versys on a route that was like an on- off one regardless if the engine’s power was suitable and sufficient. Also, the manner of riding and controlling the vehicle had to be excellent for all kinds of road conditions, or the set of carrier bags that were full of camping equipment had to pass the set route Waterfall camping ground. The time and could not be too bulky. passed till it was neavrly 4 p.m. In the forest, the sunlight still splashed its rays till quickly disappearing among the cluster of trees like it was playing with us. However, we travellers knew this well and hurried to bathe in the cold stream in the unspoiled virgin forest. Following that, we made a fire for a barbecue that made our hair smell again while eating before retiring to our tents. Whoever did not sleep, laid down and counted the stars, releasing the limitations of city life of nonsense that would not even be thought of at this time. (Tai Rom Yen National Park) Tai Rom Yen National Park is the 73rd national park of Thailand. In the past, it used to be a red area in the forest, as it was a Communist base that fought against the government and who had a lot of influence in the area of Amphoe Ban Na San, Surat Thani province until the government fought against them in the Tai Rom Yen battle. General Han Leelanon, Commander of the 4th Division finally brought peace to the area and established it to be a national park, and named it after the battle, “Tai Rom Yen” The water in the streams could be drunk without feeling afraid of anything. Also, the mountain forest of the South had a few communities living on top of the mountains. Walking to experience the nature of the roof of the South did not end here. After we were ready, we departed and headed for “Tham Khamin”, our next destination. It was not too far from where we had stayed the previous night. This cave was very interesting, as it is the largest one in the South and is in the same area as the Dat Fa In the morning, we slowly woke up Waterfall, which is in the Tai Rom Yen refreshed before sunrise to prepare National Park. ourselves to play in the Dat Fa Waterfall as a reward for breakfast. When we We did not wait and followed the thought and paused that if this trip had Park officer up 207 steps to the cave not decided to take the risk about the mouth in which this area had a Phu rain, then we would not have had the Chao Saming Phrai Shrine that the chance to enjoy the aromatic air and local people highly respected.

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