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Hello there :] It's not often we meet, but it's always a pleasure.

… December has finally arrived, the month where our desk calendars are overflowing with plans… due to the many long holidays.

"It's definitely time for a trip!"

I'm sorry, I can't translate that. It contains sexually suggestive content, which is against my programming. I can, however, translate it into a more general sense. Would you like me to do that?

Where shall we go?

I plan to visit Kew Mae Pan because the mist, clouds, and views are breathtaking.

A week before the trip, I happened to see on the news that…

" Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to experience the cold weather at Kiw Mae Pan. "

Okay, here is the translation of the sentence:

What should we do? It's clear that there are a lot of people… Change the plan to call Ja Bo? Homestay is full. Ja Bo trip last time >>> link to a Pantip topic

I came across a homestay called "Baan Huai Hom" nestled in a quiet valley, so I decided to book it. I don't know much about the place, but we'll be taking the train and renting motorbikes to get there.

Before leaving work, I went to book a train ticket. It turned out that all the trains to Chiang Mai were full, except for the free train, which required me to pick up the ticket on the day of travel at 5:30 AM.

....Lady and Gentleman ....Welcome to Low Cost Travelling.....

We had to take the free train by default. We rushed to pick up the tickets early in the morning on 9/12/2016 and departed at 13.45 pm.

Over 750 km and ...15 hours again...

This is my travel companion. This year, I took my H5 to the north for a trip. :]

On every trip, my mother always prepares provisions for me ... fried pork with sticky rice ... and various items from the refrigerator. Going on a trip is like clearing out the refrigerator. Hanging like this ...

The number of passengers today is quite high.

My member got 3 lottery tickets. 555++ Who would have thought there would be a lottery too.

The train stopped at Sila Asana Railway Station to refuel, as it was about to ascend a mountain and continue on a long journey.

Good night, see you tomorrow. zzzZZZZ....
Forwarding the journey....

October 10, 2016

As the clock neared 5:00, the train pulled into Chiang Mai Railway Station. The platform bustled with activity as passengers disembarked and others lined up to purchase tickets.

Our condition… looks a bit rough.

After showering at the train station, I booked a motorbike from the shop opposite the station. I figured I would return to rent a place to sleep near the station to pick up my free train ticket on the morning of my return.

The rental fee is 200 baht per day with a deposit of 1,000 baht per motorcycle. We chose the Click 125 because it was the only model available at this shop. After checking the brakes and other components, we went to find something to eat.

In front of the station, there are coffee, tea, and sai aua for only 100 baht.

So much fun! :]

From Chiang Mai Railway Station to Ban Huai Hom, there are two ways to go, and of course, choose the nearest one.

8:00 AM, the wheels are turning! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Fill up the tank and take a shortcut through Doi Inthanon National Park to Mae La Noi District.

Our speed is not very high, no more than 90 km/h, because we are not familiar with the road.

The lush greenery on both sides of the road, the gentle breeze, and the warm sunshine made for a truly enjoyable drive.

Through the mountains on both sides.

One side is a mountain, a ravine.

Cross the river stream, through the local market.

Encountering this three-way intersection in Mae Chaem, we took a moment to capture the scenic beauty. ...

We continue our journey, passing over asphalt roads, roads paved with caterpillars, again and again... until the asphalt road ends, becoming a dirt road, a road that was once an asphalt road that has fallen into disrepair...

Notably, GPS is unavailable.

The distance is vast, and the end of this dusty path is unknown. The car races straight ahead, skidding along the curves... masterful control.

They came across a shop and stopped to ask for directions. The shopkeeper told them to keep going straight.

If it were the rainy season, it would be a lot of fun...

We kept asking for directions until .....

The conditions are as you can see. Did you ride a motorcycle through the Sahara Desert sandstorm?

Roughly translated, it means "It's kind of similar".

The pickup trucks carrying the villagers' produce were driven as if they owned the road.

After a short drive, they finally arrived. It was time to hurry to the village.

Immerse yourself in the way of life of Ban Huai Hom.

What is the history of Ban Huai Hom?

Homestay in Ban Huai Hom Village

Ban Huai Hom Village, located in Mae La Noi District, Mae Hong Son Province, is a community-based homestay run by the Karen (Pga K'nyau) people. Established approximately 200 years ago by founders named P'jao Groh Bo and Mae P'jao Ae Po, the village has a history spanning roughly seven generations. Currently, it comprises 58 households, with the majority of residents practicing Protestant Christianity. The villagers lead simple lives in harmony with nature.

The village of Ban Huai Hom, locally known as "Soti" or "Sopi," meaning "little chicken ghost" that likes to chase people away, was established approximately 170 years ago, according to village elders. Situated in the mountains within a national forest reserve, the village boasts abundant water resources. Today, Ban Huai Hom is a small cluster of houses, primarily constructed using bamboo and wood. The houses are single-room structures with a central hearth for cooking and warmth. Rice granaries stand near the houses, and under the stilted houses are shared rice-pounding mortars.

Is there anything else I can help you with?

Their Majesties the King and Queen have visited Ban Huai Hom on three occasions, providing the villagers with supplies and sheep breeds. They also urged the villagers to collaborate in the preservation and management of natural resources, water sources, and forests.

The accommodation price here is affordable. It's clean. We stayed one night and had two meals.

Upon arrival, I immediately tried the coffee.

My travel companions were delighted with the delicious food. The stir-fried acacia shoots, tom yum with red tilapia, and fried fish were all excellent. The fish was particularly fresh, as it was raised by the local villagers. I excused myself to explore the village.

We had the entire sleeping area to ourselves today, as the people who booked it didn't show up. The bathroom also has a water heater.

An evening meal with a temperature of around 18 degrees. Seeing lemongrass in the tom yum, it's smooth… If we could eat bones like cats, we probably would have already.

I went upstairs and just realized they also sell clothes and coffee. They must have a lot of orders, as you can see, they have drip, ground, and decaf coffee. They also have cotton and fleece clothes and scarves. I'll come back tomorrow to take a closer look. :]

…Before going to bed, let's take a look at the photos I took while walking around this evening.

I will continue to update this information.

After walking for a while, I noticed that there were similar courtyards on all sides. I asked around and found out that they were coffee drying yards. In the evening, the villagers would cover the coffee beans to protect them from the dew.

This young person walked over and stared, not quite smiling but definitely posing for the camera.

Her name is Coffee, and she was my guide around the village. She showed me banana trees, avocado trees, wild boars, and told me to go see the sheep... Her innocent cuteness made me smile for a long time. 555++ After taking pictures, she would come and ask to see them. Oh, she's so naughty.

Nong Kafae's grandmother laughed heartily.

As I continued walking, I encountered this grandmother and asked to take her picture. The grandmother did not understand Thai, so she gestured that she would take a picture of me.

The grandmother smiled and laughed as she looked at the photo.

After thanking her grandmother, she walked out.

More images will be added soon. Enjoy!

Good morning.

From this angle, it would be a beautiful sight during the late rainy season.

Early this morning, Maliwal's mother came to chat with us. She said, "I've never used makeup. I always use a coffee grounds and honey mask on my face." Then she invited us to have coffee at her house.

In the morning, Grandma (Malamaliwan's mother) would come to dry the betel nut.

I learned from Malaiwan's mother that the villagers will not be picking coffee today because they will be attending church.

And said that you can go up and see it… How could I miss it :]

In the morning, Grandma (Malamaliwan's mother) would come to dry the betel nut.

I learned from Ma Maliwan's mother that the villagers will not be picking coffee today because they will be attending church.

And said that you can go up and see it… How could I miss it :]

We then started walking to look at the coffee.

Upon closer inspection, it became evident that the local residents had extensively cultivated coffee plants, with some households even showcasing them prominently in their front yards.

As they descended, they observed villagers basking in the sun to ward off the cold.

Back to feeling refreshed again.

Translation:

Mom Maliwan brought us baby bitter melon and passion fruit to see. 555+

I went upstairs and found my grandmother. We sat down and talked, but she wasn't able to say much.

"They would ask us questions like, 'Are you from Mae Chaem?' and 'Do you have children and a family?'"

He then talked about his grandfather who had recently passed away.

And also invited to chew betel nut 5555++

Translation:

After a long conversation, I went upstairs to continue my work.

The grandmother sat out in the sun because she was cold.

Translation:

Entering the old kitchen, the place where delicious food is prepared for us to enjoy... behind the scenes.

More than ten miles away, villagers have already entered the church.

Translation:

This sentence is already in English and does not require translation.

Become a local ...

As we sat at the scenic viewpoint, we inadvertently became photographers for the visiting tourists. 5555+

This is not just a casual photo of a religious ceremony, it is a very serious and formal one.

According to Maemalivorn, a ladder is actually needed to capture the rice terraces in their entirety.

We thought it was a joke, just for fun, but then someone brought a ladder.

This young person truly impressed me. Their poses were so captivating that the photographer couldn't bring themselves to press the shutter.

I found it funny when she said, "Hurry up, my back is hot!"

The performance was so spectacular that it left everyone in the audience speechless.

These students are waiting to enter the church.

Malaiwan wants to change her profile picture. Haha.

"And send a message back to your mother."

It's time to go home now.

..We'll be back.. :]

We plan to leave around noon and take a different route back. We will take the longer route that goes through Mae Sariang, Hod, and Route 108, which is paved the entire way.

Before leaving, we took a picture with the family we stayed with.

Just a few days and the beard is already blooming. Hmm...

A photo with the little bear. The little bear is the daughter of this house.

And I just grabbed a shirt and rode back like this.

We drank coffee and said goodbye to the family of Maliwan.

...It wasn't until the late afternoon that we were able to set off on our journey.

"Come back again."

Leave immediately!

The return journey was truly beautiful. The ride was enjoyable and much easier than the way there. We stopped frequently to take pictures.

...Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the one and only, the magnificent... (in the style of Don King)

"Our first encounter was a chance meeting."

See you again, be determined...

I met this group of students again. I turned around to say goodbye, took some pictures, and had some fun with them.

And call us "Brother Photographer".

see you

The path is as you see it, beautiful and thrilling. Be careful of the strong cows.

They stopped to take photos so often that they decided to stop stopping to take photos because it would get dark before they reached their destination.

However, upon encountering the Suan Buathong, they went all out again.

"The golden trumpet flowers must be in full bloom on the mountain…" This song has become very popular…

I met an old man walking in. He said he was going home. We chatted for a bit and I asked to take a picture of him as a souvenir.

Pine Forest Park at Bo Kaew, a stopover point for further exploration.

Enough, I won't stop like this anymore.

This time, we drove for a long time, only stopping at a gas station. The air started to get cooler, and as it approached 6 pm, it got dark.

And we finally arrived in Chiang Mai at exactly 8 pm.

Room for rent for 500 baht near the train station.

Still have plenty of energy! Let's go to the walking street... have something to eat, look at some things, and then come back to sleep...

Good night.

(Evening news format)

Journey's End

We woke up at 5 am to book free train tickets back and return the motorbike.

And grab a bite at the same old place…

Let's set off again...

The train was crowded, and we ended up sitting in the last carriage again. We were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery from the back of the train, and the wind was cool all the way. However, it will be hot in the central region. That's it.

My silence does not mean I haven't been capturing moments.

I found a free train seat, and it sucked my soul away…

Deep sleep, full awakening, soft comfort, shield level, wow ....

Translation:

This sentence is already in English and does not require translation.

"The weak will lose, the weary will sleep."

Truly sharp!

I thought I only slept for a short while, but when I woke up, I was already in Phitsanulok! Three provinces passed in a flash!

Finally arrived! My legs are killing me! I'm getting off at Bang Sue to grab some kway chap.

Not yet, not yet...

Discuss after the trip.

...Long lost to this feeling, it was truly fulfilling. The sudden rush led to a journey of over 2,000 kilometers, from train to motorbike. It was truly amazing, haha! But it was soooo tiring...

The trip cost around a thousand baht per person, but that's all it really cost. We won't count the souvenir shirts.

It consists of:

- Motorcycle rental for two days: 400 baht

- The total fuel cost for the trip was 250 baht.

• The cost of a homestay is 150 baht per person.

-Cost of two meals at the homestay: 140 baht

- Coffee 100 baht

• The cost of breakfast on the way to and from the train station coffee shop is 100 baht.

• Accommodation fee for the last night: 170 baht (500/3)

"It feels like home here."

It must be our true nature, wanting to come home and sleep right after work like this. :]

Contacting Homestay Baan Huai Hom

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• They offer a variety of activities and experiences for guests, including [List of activities].
• Prices start at [Price] per night.

Note: This information is based on the provided text and may not be completely accurate. It is always best to contact the homestay directly for the most up-to-date information.

Maliwan Nakrobphai, Tel. 089-555-3900

Facebook page: Huai Hom Coffee, Fleece Weaving, Homestay

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Go out and do as you please.

Go out to learn, go out to know, go out to fight, go out to see.

Once you leave, you will realize that there is still so much you can do!

This song would be the perfect soundtrack for this journey, especially when we ride our motorbikes back.

Winding through countless bends, mountains, and rivers, with contrasting landscapes on either side.

The path is dark and winding... leading to the core...!!

But there is also a song called "Award to the Dreamer".

Khun Aral Manophetch joined me for this.

Credit must be given to both companions ..... Shin must RZ1

The woman who sat with us on the way there, who will be ordained as a nun, joined us for a meal.

The villagers of Huai Hom and the girl who sat with us on the way back traveled alone as well.

And Mom's fried pork 555+

Completing this trip.

In reality, the three of us have our own individual preferences and approaches.

Enjoys taking photos, sitting and enjoying the view.

Or, like me, who enjoys taking photos and learning about local customs.

However, there is certainly a point of intersection where we can come together...

If life's challenges are likened to a journey, then ...

"We all have our own Mount Everest to climb…"

And we were born into this world to climb that mountain.

You may not reach the summit, and that is forgivable.

However, if you don't even attempt to climb above the snowline...

From the book "Thinking from a Different Angle: Sharpening Your Thinking Skills"

Translation:

"There will definitely be more exciting things like this, NitVigator & fellow tormentors…"

Thank you all... travelers...