Today was yet another incredible day. Our train ride to the Bridge over River Kwai was breathtaking. The train ride was 2 hours full of canals lined with dilapidated tin roof homes, rice patty fields, miles and miles of palm trees, and tropical jungles. In fact, the terrain is so overgrown and lush that Mikey got whipped a few times by vines that popped their way in through the train window. It was the perfect way to see Thailand's countryside. We first stopped in a small city to see the world's largest pagoda and then took the train to River Kwai. The Bridge over River Kwai was built by American P.O.W's of WWII. We took a boat ride under the bridge to a P.O.W. memorial camp, then ate a delish thai feast on the boat while we sailed to the P.O.W. cemetery. Next up, a hike to a limestone cave with very small tunnels, but the reward was well worth the trek... then we sailed back home.
All of the jungles that lined the water, bamboo huts, and "boat homes" were so awesome to see. And the very few drops of rain made the afternoon absolutely perfect. The entire day, I felt as though I was living out an article from National Geographic.
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This was an awesome trip! And that's saying something - for a guy who's been in Thailand as long as I have. Of all the times we have been out to the bridge, I have to say this has been THE most enjoyable.
Even though the train ride was a bit clackity-clackity & not as roomy as, say Amtrak, the scenery was pleasant and the company second to none. The part I liked most was just laying back on the raft and watching the lush forest along the banks slowly drift past. Rising occasionally to eat a treat and sip the cool nectar of the granary. Ah, thank God for all wonders.
So, what's next on the agenda for this sojourn in the orient? Come back soon and check it out.
Chris P
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