点评:We went kayaking in Ao Thalane on a cloudy day in August. Since enjoying kayak here depends heavily on the water level, we made sure to check the tide chart beforehand so we could go at high tide.
Having taken guided tours here several times before, we decided to go on our own this time. We rented a motorcycle to get to Ao Thalane and hired a kayak directly on site. Since we did not have a guide, we took a photo of the map before heading out.
We crossed the canal and entered the canyon. Thanks to the high tide, the sandbar in the middle of the canal was completely submerged. We spotted a group tour ahead of us moving at about the same pace, so we followed their path for a while. Even though we had been here multiple times, navigating can be tricky. We missed the shortcut through the mangroves and emerged at the far end of the forest, which meant a longer paddle back along the river. Eventually, we made it back to the spot next to the pier.
Just as we finished, heavy rain started to fall. We felt very lucky to be off the water and able to relax under the shelter of a restaurant roof.
If you plan to kayak here, I highly recommend bringing sunglasses, sun protection, and a raincoat in case of sudden weather changes. Always check the tide level in advance. If you decide to book a half-day tour, try to choose either the morning or afternoon slot that aligns with the higher tide.
翻译:八月里一个阴天,我们去塔拉内湾划皮划艇。在这里划皮划艇的乐趣很大程度上取决于水位高低,因此我们事先仔细查看了潮汐表,选择在海潮涨高时前往。
之前我们曾多次参加这里的导游带队之旅,这次则决定自行前往。我们租了一辆摩托车前往塔拉内湾,并在当地直接租用了皮划艇。由于没有导游陪同,出发前我们特意拍下了地图留作参考。
我们穿过水道,进入了峡谷之中。由于涨潮,运河中央的沙洲完全被水淹没。我们发现前方有一支旅行团,他们的行进速度与我们相近,于是我们便沿着他们的路线前进了一段时间。虽然我们多次来过这里,但导航起来仍然颇为棘手。我们错过了穿过红树林的捷径,结果从森林的另一端冒了出来,这就意味着我们得沿着河流划更长的距离才能返回。最终,我们终于回到了码头附近的地方。
就在我们刚完成这一切时……大雨开始倾盆而下。我们深感幸运,因为已经离开了水面,能够在餐厅的屋檐下安心休息。
如果你打算在这里划皮划艇,我强烈建议带上太阳镜、防晒用品以及雨衣,以防天气骤变。务必提前查看潮汐情况。若决定预订半日游行程,尽量选择涨潮时段对应的上午或下午时段。