First picture: one of the many alleys organized as bazaars. Then some local food made of insects (we didn’t try). A VW Bus converted to a bar, right in front of our hotel. Feeding the pigeons in the park. Last picture: city panorama taken from the sky train.
The former railway museum
We went to the Thonburi Train Station to see the nearby steam locomotives museum. But the station was no longer in use. All tracks have been removed and the station was being converted for a different use.
Only machine # 950 was left, used for the afternoon nap by the workers. Others having been moved, nobody knew where.
Wat Saket – Golden mountain
The modern temple named Wat Saket is built on an artificial hill near the city center. The whole construction took more than 100 years to complete, during the reign of 3 different kings.
Being tall enough, it offers an interesting panorama, so we decided it was worth climbing the stairs to the temple.
The moments I hate Palomina
There is no other vehicle I ever had that has such a complicated oil changing procedure. Due to the dry sump system, I had to remove the seat, remove the fairings, lean the oil tank, remove the oil from there, remove the oil filter, remove the engine guard, remove the oil from engine, then put back everything together. I carry all tools that I need for this job except for an oil drain pan, so that explains why I had to do ask for help.
Two hours of sweating versus 10 minutes needed to change the oil on my K75.
Toasted
One of our cardo units has been dead since we were in Hue. Today I had the time to open it up to check for some obvious problem. It all looks good, but it’s dead. Intercom is so fun, I need to get another one.