Cuong Hoan Silk Factory

Silk Hand Work

Older Silk Machine

Silk Factory Tour

We did this tour on our own, rented a scooter and checked out areas on our own schedule. 

I always find these places a tourist trap, but this one turned out to be alright, even with these “actors” demonstrating how to manufacture the product.  The factory was interesting with all the workers doing the actual work in the process from the origins of the Silk Worms to the finish product.

I guess it was the low pressure sales that made this alright to visit. Terry did end up buying some fine silk products.

Motorcycle Tour 2017 Chapter Nine – Almost Home

Motorcycle Tour 2017 Chapter Nine – Almost Home

Back in Canada Just about a thousand kilometres left to complete the loop, but thwarted by snow conditions, I will have to drive the last portion in Spring of 2018. Now, Li’l Shasta is parked at a friends garage in Cumberland B.C., my itch to get back on the bike is…

Motorcycle Tour 2017 Chapter Eight

Motorcycle Tour 2017 Chapter Eight

Arizona Pheonix Leaving Mexico was not the first choice, but the radar forecast on my route home was weighing heavy on my mind. So once crossing the border, I headed to Pheonix, where I arranged a place to stay at one of the Couchsurfing hosts, Caleb. I kinda feel bad…