Southern Thailand
Khao Sok National Park was our first stop heading towards the south of Thailand. Once we got settled away, we quickly made plans to go tubing down the river. It was such a great time! Lots of laughs and some bumps and scrapes. Reminded me a lot of tubing down the Humber River, just with different scenery - there were snakes and monkeys in the trees. After tubing, we decided to go on a night safari through the woods by foot. It wasn’t what I expected. There were a lot of geckos and some other insects. We did see what looked like a big weasel though, which was neat. The next day we went on a hike through the park then hopped on a bamboo boat to go to a hidden lunch spot. To cool off, we spent the afternoon swimming and learned the “real way” to wear a life jacket, according to the Thais. The following morning we went to visit the elephants again. After my first experience, I’m not going to lie, I was a little scared. These creatures are just so massive!! But they truly are gentle giants. I think they can sense your emotions too. By the end of the morning I was cuddled right up to one
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Next it was onto the province of Krabi, where we stayed with a kind and generous family. We were taught how to make some spicy Thai dishes (so hot!) and learned about the small Muslim village. It was so cool to see the rubber trees. I had no idea that rubber actually comes from trees!! The concept still boggles my mind. They cut the trees, similar to the process of getting maple syrup, however a white liquid comes out. They leave it for a little while to harden and it turns into rubber! So wild!!
After saying bye to the family, we went on a kayaking trek. We were lucky to see monkeys again as we paddled through the water in amongst the trees and then out in the Andaman Sea - stopping at a little cove halfway through for a quick dip. It was such a hot day that the water felt so refreshing! Landing in Ao Nang, we watched the sunset on the beach then explored some great night markets and ate delicious food.
The Krabi province in Thailand is beyond beautiful. The next day we went island hopping and each one was just as gorgeous as the last. The snorkelling was also fantastic! I saw so many different fish, you were basically swimming with schools of them! Even saw a few rainbow ones. You have to be careful of the tiny jellyfish and the poisonous sea snakes. But if you can get past that, you’ll be fine!
Sadly, Krabi was our last stop in Thailand, I truly did not want to leave however it was time to cross the border over to Malaysia.
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Next it was onto the province of Krabi, where we stayed with a kind and generous family. We were taught how to make some spicy Thai dishes (so hot!) and learned about the small Muslim village. It was so cool to see the rubber trees. I had no idea that rubber actually comes from trees!! The concept still boggles my mind. They cut the trees, similar to the process of getting maple syrup, however a white liquid comes out. They leave it for a little while to harden and it turns into rubber! So wild!!
After saying bye to the family, we went on a kayaking trek. We were lucky to see monkeys again as we paddled through the water in amongst the trees and then out in the Andaman Sea - stopping at a little cove halfway through for a quick dip. It was such a hot day that the water felt so refreshing! Landing in Ao Nang, we watched the sunset on the beach then explored some great night markets and ate delicious food.
The Krabi province in Thailand is beyond beautiful. The next day we went island hopping and each one was just as gorgeous as the last. The snorkelling was also fantastic! I saw so many different fish, you were basically swimming with schools of them! Even saw a few rainbow ones. You have to be careful of the tiny jellyfish and the poisonous sea snakes. But if you can get past that, you’ll be fine!
Sadly, Krabi was our last stop in Thailand, I truly did not want to leave however it was time to cross the border over to Malaysia.
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