Four-Week Journey Through Southern Thailand and Angkor (page 8 of 12)

Hello,

Thank you for your fantastic story and amazing photos! My friend and I are heading off for 15 days in February, and we’ll definitely include a 2-day stop in Prachuap to see those adorable stuffed animals! Congrats again, and all the best for the New Year!

Valérie

Good evening,

We also loved Prachuap and its gibbons—my daughter has some amazing memories of them. We found a completely deserted little beach south of the military base. About 20 meters before the exit, there’s a small path on the left with a barrier. We had a scooter and were able to go around it without any trouble. After 2.5 km, we arrived at this beach—there was no one there! It’s definitely worth the detour ;)

Hi there, Thanks Bamboul for the info! I’ll make a note of it. Valérie

You can spot gibbons on the hill leading to the temple in Prachuap. Here, it's the spectacled langurs—leaf monkeys. Specifically, trachypithecus obscurus or dusky leaf monkeys. 😎

My bad🙂

Thanks so much to all of you—we really appreciate it! We had a good laugh imagining you all having a blast too!

As for the hill leading up to the temple, we think those were macaques...

Sawadee krap http://youtu.be/euMzop9Pdrg

Thanks for these travel journals, we can’t wait to be there!!

Safe travels!

Hello,

We're in Prachuap Khiri Khan, and this morning we went to Ao Manao to offer bananas to the langurs on your behalf.

They asked us to send you lots of kisses😉, so here you go😏

We're following part of your route, but in reverse.

We took the train down from Bangkok, stopping in Phetchaburi at the Sun Hotel. We really enjoyed the tranquility of the place.

Then Hua Hin, which we left after just half a day.

Thanks for your travel journal—it’s been super helpful for our trip!

JP and FLO

Well, you're all spoiling us with these lovely messages! Looks like we made the right call posting this travel journal!

Thanks for letting me know about them. After renting a bike in Prachuap, we searched a bit and then, the discovery... Wishing you wonderful travels in 2014.

Hi Leocadie,

Could you tell me how long the bike ride takes?

By any chance, did you see any tandem bikes for rent?

Thanks in advance...

Good evening,

No, I didn’t see any tandem bikes. There are several rental shops along the seafront. At a relaxed pace, I’d say it takes about twenty minutes. You ride along the seawall with the ocean on your left. At the end, the road turns right, then you enter the military base on the left. On the main road, keep to your left as much as possible while trying not to stray too far from the sea. It’s not far from the old aircraft exhibit. Enjoy it, but watch out if one of those charming animals jumps on your shoulder—they sometimes relieve their bladders, and they hold *a lot*...😛

Thanks for the quick and... precise reply 😏

I’m really not thrilled about the idea of them climbing on my shoulder (unfortunate memories of my last monkey encounter 🏴‍☠️😕)! And if they also have a ‘good’ bladder on top of that... I’ll keep that in mind!

A banana handout (no peanuts) from Jojoone will do the trick.

Thanks again 🙂

And they love mandarins a lot, more than bananas and peanuts. Will you tell me all about it when you get back and show me your photos? I hope you have a wonderful time in this peaceful city.

If I go, I promise to share the photos.

Thanks! 🙂

If I go back, I promise to post the photos.

This place is paradise for those who love the *Avatar* vibe 😉 Photos unedited (except for cropping)



Note: The little dot on the left is a fishing boat.

Hello,

Yes, you were right to post.

We went back this morning to see the stuffed animals—they’re so adorable.

We’re leaving tomorrow for Bang Saphang, sniff.

Thanks again,

JP and Flo

Hi Joel, And thanks for introducing me to this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slticwUSRN0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYGU_4cC5tY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

These little... charming things.

On YouTube, you’ve got a built-in editing interface, you can stitch your video clips together to make one and stabilize the footage.

Thanks, but I'm home now. +1 hour to send this with my phone!!! So if I start writing...🙂🤪