The trusty steed took me to Dragon’s Crest out Khao Ngon Nak nature trail which takes you up to a height of about 600m. When you arrive you are encouraged to give a donation of 100 bhat and they will also take you details on a log. Everyone must register and sign in and out which is a good idea.

The trail is rated as hard and I would say that’s true. The trail is easy to follow and looks like a dried up river bed in places. Tree roots and an uneven surface makes it challenging at times. It’s about 3.6km each way but what I noticed today was that you really have no idea how far you are from the end as there are no distance markers and so you must keep plodding on. The other day in Singapore I walked around the reservoir and the distance markers seemed to make it less enjoyable and I also felt more tired, even although the walk was a lot easier than today’s.

I took a few selfies as you do but was not as keen as others that were getting so close to the edge. For me the walk is the challenge and the goal, not to trying to get a picture of me doing a hand stand on the edge of a sheer cliff. I left before I got caught up in a potential disaster.

I rode about 100 km today and I’m feeling pretty knackered. The head wind at times was really strong and so I had to hang on tight, but I made it back to the restaurant where I hired the bike and had a late lunch dinner and now I’m sitting outside enjoying the sunset and cool breeze.

Tomorrow I head to Chiang Rai.