If you were to ask me if I was interested to drive to places like Sg. Petani or Kulim as a tourist, I will give you a head shake stating no interest. And yet, these are some of the places that my friends and I have travelled to and I am not surprise if one day the trip includes taking a flight overseas, all for the thrill of mountain biking.
Last weekend was no different. We were already going to travel 8 - 9 hours by bus way up north to the edge of Kedah for UUM XC Race, why not cross the border into Thailand for some sight seeing in Hatyai.
Bukit Kayu Hitam, the border town exit to Sadao, Thailand
Our plan to Hatyai town was detoured to visit this temple where a monk who died some years ago is kept in a glass coffin.
The picture of the monk
What was fascinating about it is that the body that has not changed much since he died and the mysterious reason that it did not decay.
Our ECC members praying for luck in their personal lives and some, for fast ride and good poll position in the race
Low buying a pendant casing in Hatyai town for the amulet received at the temple
Fried large prawns for any hungry tourist
Taking the opportunity to visit a local bicycle shop to see if there are bargain bike stuffs to buy
Mei among the Trek bikes
When we went to Betong in June, I was surprised how small it was when I found out there were no fast food outlet and shopping mall. One of the "things to do in Thailand" is to eat something that is not found in any fast food outlet in Malaysia due to religious reasons.
The juicy Samurai pork burger in McDonald's
It was a short day trip to Hatyai. Going in at 8am and out by 4.30pm
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