Der Mini Triathlon in den Felsen von Thap Put

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The new view point at the top of the road of 100 bends is a welcome rest stop. There is a parking area and a shrine of a hermit.

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Wat Khiri Wong is the retreat of hermit monks. At the parking beside the road a group of quite active monkeys are begging for food. After passing the tunnel through the mountain a tropical garden comes into view. Several kutis (huts) for monks are built here, in an absolutely quiet tropical garden location.

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The Thap Put Fresh Market (Talad Sod) is the main market in Thap Put where the locals buy their fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, chicken and seafood in the early morning. By 10 o'clock most stalls are vacated. For the foreigner there is still a large variety of produce to be seen. The main purpose to come here at this time is to buy some snacks for the bike trip of the t-Globe Triathlon.

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Wat Khao Thao is an unobtrusive temple mostly overlooked by the wayside. Maybe some travelers take a look at the golden Buddha statue on a pedestal. In a modern hall the nine postures of the Buddha can be seen, too. Not really spectacular. But... the uniqueness of this temple opens only up to the intrepid traveler who moves along the rock cliff to the right. The statues here are of an originality only rarely seen in Thailand. Take your time and admire the local folk who have created these local style pieces of art.

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