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Dobson's World Tour
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River Kwai / Chiang Mai / Jungle Trekking
Chiang Mai
,
Thailand
The River Kwai was semi interesting - but it sort of lost any value when a yellow tourist train goes over the bridge and they set off fake fireworks. The place looks amazing though and the weather is awesome 31 degrees. We spent most of the day at an awesome waterfall, the fish bite you're feet and hands when in the water.
We had more than enough beers to do Karoke and me and weaver tortured 'total eclipse of the heart' - some dutch people didnt seem too impressed! We also met the Tom Jones of the Phillipines!
We then spent 2 days in Atthuthara - looking at more temples and ruins. For a country that has no infrastructure and everyone lives in poverty -you would think someone would suggest stop building
Golden
temples and spend some money on sewers and houses not made of crates.
We are currently now in Chang Mai - having spent 2 days trekking in the jungle. That was pretty awesome. Was hard work trekking out and then we stayed in some tiny village - we also went white water rafting on the way back.
Current count:
32 Thai Brides
28 Fatties
4 Unconfirmed ladyboys
written by
bdobson
on December 15, 2008
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Chiang Mai
,
Thailand
from the travel blog:
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Bangkok - 6th Dec 2008
Bangkok
,
Thailand
Finally started the world tour, after minutes of preparation.
Boarded my flight at
Heathrow
and swiftly took some 'aquired' prescription sleeping pills - and a pint of beer. The next 12 hours are a complete blur - but I can confirm that the file Wanted is as shit at 30'000 feet as it is at sea level.
When we arrived in
Bangkok
we went straight to our hotel - which was pretty clean. It had a pool but it was right next to a motorway and surrounded by a bill board.
We then went out around Kho San Road area - and drank way too much considering we thought it was 5am in the morning. Highlight of the night was Weaver punching a cat in the face and getting scratched even though he hasnt had his Rabies Jab. Everyone seems to offer me custom suits, and weaver ping pong shows!
Next day we did all the temples and arty cultured stuff like that, then had a few drinks.
Bangkok
is full of dodgy people selling crap on the streets and they do not accept no as an answer! Some dodgy tuk-tuk driver also tried dragging us to a Silk Factory even though we wanted to go to elsewhere - as soon as he stopped we bolted!
Me and Weaver have decided to keep a count of the following:
Ladyboys(2), Thai Brides(10), and Fat People(5).
Heading to the floating market, River Kwai next.
written by
bdobson
on December 6, 2008
from
Bangkok
,
Thailand
from the travel blog:
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