1.6.08
Today i enter Thailand, left Changlun around 10.30 accompanied by 4 riders -2 Police personnels , a Plus staff and a bank officer who is an Old Putera, Sharizal (85-89) It's coincidental that an old putera 'Bandit" Azly saw me off from KL and another OP at Bukit Kayu Hitam. I am indeed grateful for the support from all. The ride to Hatyai is less than 60 km from the border but it was hot all the way. Made several stops along the way and met some interesting people. At one stop selling coconut water the guys were so impressed that I had several free drinks. At another stall manned by a young schoolgirl she was really trying to impress me with her English. Of course I gave her advice and some lessons. Reached Hatyai around 4 and checked into Rado (RM37)- it's cheap for two but I was alone. Food is not a problem as they are similar to ours and halal food is readily available. Touts are aplenty especially those plying the flesh trade. It's quite a task trying to get information as very few people speak English, and all writings are in Thai. Hatyai is pretty quiet compared to when I was there 2 years ago. It must be because of the insurgents in the south and the rising cost of everything. Tomorrow I move to Pattlung.
Adnan
10 comments:
Assalamualaikum Pak Nan,
Farah & I would like to wish u all the best of luck on your long adventurous journey to Beijing.
We are praying for your safe journey along the way to your destination.
Wish I could join you & document it on my digital SLR camera, would make an interesting book.
We are both monitoring your blog regularly since getting to know about it.
All the best...
Love, Farah & Zariq :o)
HI Adnan,
This is Khoo...the skinny guy who used to work in UOB near your house.
Glad that you are doing fine! I'm just amazed that you are actually doing it when you told me durin the NB15km. I thought you were just kidding me.
Best of luck in your remaining journey to the north!
Hello Adnan,
I'm super excited to hear your biking journey to China! I hope you will inspire many Malaysians to cross country promoting not just Malaysia, but to show that age will not stop you from moving forward. Keep cycling and good luck!
you make me want to buy a bike and GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
good luck, all the best :)
Hi Pak Nan,
Once you're done with China, make sure u come over & visit us in Wellington!!
U'll love the extreme sport stuff they do here!!
Lots of love from,
Ann, Adam, Dan & Shuk
Pak Nan,
Traffic in Malaysia is crazy from afternoon today and jams will continue till midnight! Why? All petrol stations have kilometers-long queues of vehicles. WHY? PETROL PRICE 40% INCREASE from midnight. Will now be RM2.70/litre.
See: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/6/4/nation/20080604175025&sec=nation
Guess I should clean up and repair my bicycle and start riding again...
:-)
Luv always,
Hasan.
Pak Nan,
I told you yesterday that there were 33 members of the Facebook group "Adnan Cycling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing" (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=44977530093).
Today there are 45 members, including several of our family members. So here is the latest list of your Facebook group members supporting your quest (the additional 12 in bold italics):
01. Adni Dahalan (Malaysia) - also a cyclist
02. Aedewan Adnan (Malaysia)
03. Afizulazha Bin Abdullah (Malaysia)
04. Ahmad Azrin (Malaysia)
05. Aidi Ghazi (Malaysia)
06. Ain Ashraf (Malaysia)
07. Aishah Ali (Malaysia)
08. Aloha Lavina (Thailand)
09. Ann Shukry (New Zealand)
10. B.P. Ng (Malaysia)
11. Faizal Sohaimi (Malaysia) - son of my Pak Su Sohaimi & Cu Maznah (Taiping)
12. Graham Doxey (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA)
13. Hana Hasannudin (Malaysia) - my daughter
14. Hasannudin Saidin (Malaysia) - me!
15. Kathy Geller (Malaysia, moving to California, USA)
16. Leilanie Mohd Nor (Malaysia)
17. Lim Kin Chew (Singapore)
18. Liza Abidin (Malaysia)
19. Low Keen Wai (Malaysia)
10. Mahizzan Mohd Fadzil (Malaysia) - also a cyclist
21. Marlina Saari (Malaysia)
22. Max Yeo (Malaysia)
23. Mba San (Malaysia)
24. Mohamed Danial Mokhtar (London)
25. Mohd Sopian Abu (Malaysia)
26. Muhammad Syawalfiza (Malaysia)
27. Nasrullah 'Darvis' Muda (Malaysia)
282. Ned McCulloch (Washington DC, USA)
29. Nur Yashma, now Sara Yashma (Malaysia) - grandaughter of late Pak Uda Shukur
30. Oon CK (Malaysia)
31. Othman Ithnin (Malaysia)
32. Peter Hind (Australia)
33. Praburaajan Selvarajan (Malaysia)
34. Ritakamal Sadiman Rik (Malaysia)
35. Rizal Mohammad Sohaimi (Malaysia) - son of my Pak Su Sohaimi & Cu Maznah (Taiping) - also a cyclist
36. Roslan Amir (Malaysia)
37. Ruby Zhou (China)
38. Shukry Hassan (New Zealand)
39. Siamy Tan (Malaysia)
40. Simon Chin (Malaysia)
41. Suanie T (Malaysia)
42. Suhaina Fitri Mokhtar (Malaysia)
43. Yoon-Kit Yong (Malaysia)
44. Zameer Zahur (Malaysia)
45. Zariq Mokhtar (Malaysia)
The following are additional messages for you on "The Wall" of the Facebook group:
Mohamed Danial Mokhtar (London) wrote
at 6:00pm on June 4th, 2008
Go on Pak Nan!!!!! I wish you all the best! hope everything goes well for the trip.
Ann Shukry (New Zealand) wrote
at 5:55pm on June 4th, 2008
Hi Pak Nan,
Hope u r taking care of your health. Our prayers are with u!
Nasrullah 'Darvis' Muda (Malaysia) wrote
at 9:50am on June 4th, 2008
dearest Pak Nan.... have a safe journey to China and back to Malaysia... may god will provide u with the aide and help throughout ur journey...all the best!!
Rizal Mohammad Sohaimi (Malaysia) wrote
at 1:00am on June 4th, 2008
Good luck to you Adnan. Best wishes to you. Happy cycling!!!!
Luv always,
Hasan.
Dear Tok Nan,
We are so proud of you. Our prayers will always be with you.
=)
Love,
Nana, Chacha, Alia, Arif, Baby and Adik
Hi Guys, Thanks a heap for all the nice comments and encouragement, I value a lot I'll try not to fail - it'sonice to know that so many people care, what with all the sufferings and misery of so many people of the world. With all the nice words ,it helps to keep me company -love you all , thke care.
Adnan
Pak Nan, I don't think I should call you Pak Nan, rather Abang Nan, with the courage, determination and strength that you have, much better than many younger people in our country, including me. I am Hassanuddin's friend, just read your blog today. Syabas Abang Nan, may Allah protect you, safe and successful in your challenge.
Salam from your homecountry.
Prof Nooh
UTM Kuala Lumpur.
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