Chonburi and Cha Am - September 2022

 A Mostly Work Trip to Chonburi and Cha Am

Mam had work in Chonburi and Petchaburi so we spent one night at Jomtien Beach and three nights at the condo in Cha Am

First stop was in Sung Noon where we marveled at the elevated high speed rail under construction.

Lunch at Kin Sen (Eat Noodles) in Saraburi

Fooding at the intersection of Highways 362 and 6 in Saraburi

Coffee at the rest area on Motorway 7 outbound to Chonburi

Jomtien Palm Beach Hotel

Akvavit Bar on Jomtien Beach

Dinner and drinks at Hemingway's in Jomtien

The next day: Snack at Swensen's in Cha Am

Construction view from the Sky Lounge at Thew Talay World

Long Bicycle Ride to Kai Lone and Lap Lae Caves

Tung Ngam Reservoir

This limestone outcrop can be seen from our condo on a clear day. It's 40K away.

Base of the steps up to Kai Lone Cave. My Apple Watch said it was equivalent to 13 flights of stairs. It felt lime more. My heart rate was 180 when I got to the top.

Entrance to Kai Lone Cave

Main chamber at Kai Lone cave

This beautiful Chedi is in a side chamber.

Back to the main chamber.

Lots of tiny Buddha Images near the cave entrance.

Looking down the steps

Next cave, about two kilometers away, is Lap Lae. Thankfully, the stairs were much shorter.

Lap Lae Cave entrance.

The lone Buddha Image in this cave 

This cave complex seems to be massive. Parts near the entrance have electric lighting.

There are many bats

There are many large chambers and passageways; some large and some tiny. Not wanting to get lost, I stuck to the lighted areas.

On the way back: Caution - Hit A Wild BoarI didn't see any

This is a research biodiesel refinery. They sell their product at the attached filling station.

Lovely espresso at Charay Café

Route Map