Writing this one after a few days in the jungle. Lots happened since the last post! Last Thursday we got a train through the night from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. It was a bit gruelling but at least we had fold-down beds to lie on for the 15 hours. I really like Chiang Mai, it's much cleaner and way less hectic than Bangkok, lots of nice bars and restaurants and a cool night market. We spent Friday and Saturday just walking around looking at stuff, more temples, shops etc. Watched the FA cup final in The Chiang Mai Saloon.On Sunday, we started our three-day trek in the jungle. It was completely enjoyable, one of the best things I've done. I had more exercise in those 3 days than I have had in 6 years. Up hills, down hills, across rivers etc. The first day, we went bamboo-rafting down a river. A bit scary when I was knocked off by a branch, what with not being able to swim and all, but they fished me out very quickly! We stayed that night in a mountain village with farmers and all their hogs and roosters.
Yesterday we spent more time in the village and did some more challenging hill-walking which was a lot of fun when you get into it. We then had a really good night with great food cooked by the guide and lots of beer which led to a ridiculous game involving a black frying pan called "007 Bang!". All the people that we went on the trek with were really sound, a few Americans, Norwegians, Indonesians, Canadians and an English fella.
Today we did a couple more hours of walking and then after a nice lunch went elephant riding. It was quite a mad feeling being up on one, feeding it bananas, but by the end we were feeling kind of bad about it. The elephants don't seem to be treated great by some of the guides. Anyhoo... "I had my fun and that's all that matters".Loved the trek, but I'm delighted to be back in the city now after a nice shower and cup of tea. Probably heading out a bit later if I can still work my legs. Hope all is well at home.
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Fr Stack quote - quality! ROFLMAO etc. Sounds like a great buzz bro. Got a bit worried for a second there with the raft mishap, but then realised you were writing about it after like. Carry on!
It wasn't too bad, dramatic for a moment but the guide was very quick. The river was almost all shallow enough to stand up in apart from the part I fell in! Definitely getting swimming lessons in Australia though, just need the basics for moments like that. How's things going with yourself anyway, get the dissertation in yet?
I did indeed. Nice to wash my hands of such tasks for a while. Gotta find w3rk now pronto. Ya must be excited bout tonight? I'm quite worried meself.
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