Neighbourhoods in Bangkok and Nonthaburi seem to be based on a tree structure, I guess to prevent through traffic. Sometimes it is possible to find a path between the branches, suitable for motorbikes, bicycles and pedestrians. Within seconds I was away from the busy thoroughfare of Rathanatibeth and cycling on quiet forested roads
I actually dont mind cycling the bridges, it is one of the few chances you get to cycle over something resembling a hill in Bangkok. For the fainter hearted there is a pedestrian lane available, and this also makes photography from the bridge easier.
I tried to stay as close to the river as possible looking for shortcuts along narrow local paths when I found them. Sometimes these lead to a shortcut to the next road, sometimes to somebody's house!
In order to continue along the river I had to cut back inland. The corridor of ruralness is quite narrow and modern gated communities are starting to encroach on the peace of the river.
Wats are often a focal point for planning cycle trips, an excuse to rest tired limbs. Wat Deang Tamachat is a lovely wat situated on the Chao Phraya river opposite the Ministry of Commerce. I chilled for a bit watching rice boats go by and playing with the friendly dogs.
In order to avoid taking exactly the same route back I looped inland a little, finding that away from the river there are a lot of gated communities springing up.