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August 4, 2007
Dani and Dave on the hoof Thailand 2007
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- Day 1
- Saturday, August 4, 2007
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Australia Adelaide Airport -34.936098, 138.53487234°56’10” S 138°32’6” E
Adelaide Airport
August 4, 2007 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Off to Singapore and Thailand this time!
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Dani and Dave on the hoof Thailand 2007
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- Day 2
- Sunday, August 5, 2007
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 57 m
- Singapore MacRitchie Reservoir 1.352083, 103.8198361°21’7” N 103°49’11” E
Singapore
August 5, 2007 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We spent a few days shopping in Singapore. I didn't take pictures, for some reason.
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Dani and Dave on the hoof Thailand 2007
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, August 7, 2007
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- Thailand Democracy Monument 13.756331, 100.50176513°45’23” N 100°30’6” E
Bangkok
August 7, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Bangkok,Thailand!

We were met at the airport by a local guide (Paul) who we had engaged to show us around and turned out to be really amazing and knowledgable, as well as becoming a friend

Bangkok is truly one of the world's great cities, we had a really good time here. People are lovely, and the city is so interesting!Read more
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 3:00 PM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- Thailand Samut Songkhram 13.409822, 100.00226513°24’35” N 100°0’8” E
Amphawa Floating Market
August 8, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
On to the Amphawa Floating Market via a fantastic long-boat ride through miles of canals!

The markets were very touristy, but still interesting..
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, August 8, 2007
- 🌙 22 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- Thailand Samut Songkhram 13.409822, 100.00226513°24’35” N 100°0’8” E
Samut Songkhram
August 8, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
A drive out of Bangkok to the village of Samut Songkhram, where we browsed through the food stalls and tried to converse with the locals :)
Surprise! All of a sudden the market stall owners moved their wares around, and a train came through the middle of the markets!
Neat!Read more
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Dani and Dave on the hoof Thailand 2007
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- Day 6
- Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 1:00 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 4 m
- Thailand Khlong Chik 14.2325, 100.57916714°13’57” N 100°34’45” E
Bang Pa-in Royal Palace
August 9, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings.
Truly beautiful, very serene away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok
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- Day 6
- Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 4:00 PM
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Thailand Ban Bang Nang Kreng 13.617538, 100.5901713°37’3” N 100°35’25” E
Muang Boran
August 9, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We next visited the Ancient City of Muang Boran in Samut Prakan.

Very cool and buddhist :) and very pretty too.
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- Day 7
- Friday, August 10, 2007 at 9:00 AM
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- Thailand Ban Hua Hin 14.041099, 99.49607614°2’28” N 99°29’46” E
Hellfire Pass
August 10, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
The next day we took a long drive, out to Hellfire Pass, where numerous atrocities were committed against Allied and Asian troops by the Japanese in the name of building a supply railway.

A very sobering experience, the atmosphere was thick with memories, and it was difficult not to become emotional. A dear uncle of mine (Ray) was held captive here for several years.Read more
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- Day 7
- Friday, August 10, 2007 at 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- Thailand Ban Hua Hin 14.041099, 99.49607614°2’28” N 99°29’46” E
Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
August 10, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Coming back from Hellfire Pass we spent time in the Memorial Museum. Fascinating, but a bit depressing and morbid.. The Cemetaries were beautifully maintained.
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- Day 7
- Friday, August 10, 2007 at 4:00 PM
- 🌙 10 °C
- Altitude: 50 m
- Thailand Nong Ta Muang 14.335079, 98.96209714°20’6” N 98°57’44” E
Bridge over the River Kwai
August 10, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
After leaving the Museum, we drove to spot which was made famous by the movie "Bridge over the River Kwai", where we played "dodge the train".
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- Day 8
- Saturday, August 11, 2007 at 10:00 AM
- ☁️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- Thailand Khao Khi Khrat 13.870603, 99.75714613°52’14” N 99°45’26” E
Tiger Temple
August 11, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Today we drove back up toward Hellfire Pass to visit a Tiger Temple (having forgotten about it the previous day).

Awesome experience!
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- Day 10
- Monday, August 13, 2007
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- Thailand Democracy Monument 13.756331, 100.50176513°45’23” N 100°30’6” E
Butterfly Garden
August 13, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Another couple of days exploring Bangkok included a visit to a Butterfly Garden

Evidently they DO grow on trees?
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- Day 11
- Tuesday, August 14, 2007
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 306 m
- Thailand Chiang Mai 18.787747, 98.99312818°47’16” N 98°59’35” E
Chiang Mai
August 14, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
An hours flight and we were in Chiang Mai, which used to be the capital of Thailand.

We loved Chiang Mai! Dani did a cooking course, and there were markets and cafes and all sorts of interesting stuff! Great place!Read more
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- Day 13
- Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 9:00 AM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 306 m
- Thailand Chiang Mai 18.787747, 98.99312818°47’16” N 98°59’35” E
Maesa Elephant Camp
August 16, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Another drive, this time to Maesa Elephant Camp, where we got to see the elephants at work and play. Mixed feelings about the elephants being kept in captivity, but they certainly seemed to be loved and well cared for. They are just beautiful :)Read more
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- Day 13
- Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 2:00 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 306 m
- Thailand Chiang Mai 18.787747, 98.99312818°47’16” N 98°59’35” E
Doi Suthep Temple
August 16, 2007 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A visit to Chiang Mai would be incomplete (we were told) without a visit to Doi Suthep Temple.

Although pretty much "Templed out" by this time we decided to take a look, and were really glad we did! Not your average Temple, this one is perched on top of a mountain, and even offers a lift for those not wishing (or able) to climb the 7 million steps.

Lots to see up at the top, including local dancers and singers. Quite an experience! VERY popular with tourists though :)Read more
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- Day 15
- Saturday, August 18, 2007
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Australia Adelaide Airport -34.936098, 138.53487234°56’10” S 138°32’6” E
Adelaide Airport
August 18, 2007 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
And home again...
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Trip end
August 18, 2007