So long, farewell…

Our last day on the road was a great – but bittersweet – day. It seemed unbelievable at the start of this event that we could actually make it across such remote areas and difficult roads driving on a lawnmower engine. But here we are!!

About an hour out of Trang this morning we stopped by a beautiful waterfall to take some photos and stretch our legs. I would have loved to dive into the pool and swim up to the waterfall… but I still have a strong fear of weird water dragons hiding in murky waters in this area of the world.

Southern Thailand is particularly pretty with rolling hills and odd shaped rock formations.It means that we have to go slow to get up the hills but the scenery is worth the struggle.

Today was our last day to have every car that passes roll down the window and try to talk with us or wave at us or take our photo.

Being a westerner in a weird configuration of Tuk Tuk makes us as unique as a blue alien and everybody wants to interact with us. It’s like being a minor celebrity.

We made it to Krabi (the nearest town to the resort where the finishing line is) by early afternoon and were ready for some drinks and lunch when– right as we were turning onto the last road of the trip – Kady blew her front tire.

Rainey man-handled her to the side of the road, we all groaned loudly and then looked up and saw that we had stopped right in front of a tire store. If nothing else… Kady has a great sense of humor. A young teenager came

out and within 30 minutes (and for $3) we were sorted out and on our way. It would have been sooner but the spare they gave us did not fit the front tire so the kid had to swap all the tires around and jerry-rig some stuff.

We made it to the finish line on our own steam and with Kady chugging along. I drove Kady in to the end and we were so sad to see the end of her. We have had a great adventure with her.

Last night was the farewell party and it was so

great to hear everyone’s stories and adventures from the roa

d. There was entertainment of a children’s band with traditional Thai instruments and Thai dancing girls and

Mai Thai boxers doing a demonstration.

There were even some Thai fire dancers (which were actually amazing). Everyone was so sad to say goodbye and head home.