Well, we are now on the final leg of our adventure, and currently spending our time in the Thai states of Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi. These states are quite close to the border of Thailand and Burma/Myanmar, and are also made up of very different terrain. Whereas the Bangkok area is flat, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi are home to some beautiful mountains.
The view from one of the scary bridges of the death railway.
We have spent most of our time observing the scenery and visiting historical sights. On Friday we visited a World War II memorial and the death railway, which includes the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, and despite the fact that I was still recovering from a nasty flu, it was a really enjoyable trip. We were able to walk on the railway, which was one of the scariest things that I've done since I've been here because the bridge portion of the railway seems very unstable, with many broken planks and holes through which you can see the ground hundreds of feet below. But I just teetered down it muttering "Do one thing that scares you every day. Do one thing that scares you every day..." and eventually made it out alive.
Feeding an elephant in Kanchanaburi.
Yesterday we went to a national park and "trekked" through the woods in what was quite possibly the most intense stair-climbing venture I have ever experienced. At the top of the trail there was a cave and we got to go inside and check out the stalactites and stalagmites. Later we went hiking and spent some time in a really cold mountain river with crystal-clear water. I've never seen water so clear and blue, and it was so beautiful! Most of today has just been spent travelling to Ratchaburi, but I'm excited to find out what we get to do tomorrow.
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Which is what? What do you get to do tomorrow?
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