Scenic Look
28 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
We are on our way to the Burma/Myanmar border and stopped at this scenic overlook.
Three Pagodas Pass & Myanmar Border
28 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Right now we are on the border of Burma and you see Three Pagodas Pass, a historic and very spiritual place. Thai people have set up offerings, and it is quite a display. Here, we see Burmese peopleEn savoir plus
House of Joy
28 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌩️ 84 °F
We just returned from visiting a local orphanage that has his 140 children, some of which are infants. The government does not allow adoptions, so some of the kids will live in the orphanage untilEn savoir plus
Baan Unrak Bakery
28 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌩️ 84 °F
The orphanage also runs a bakery in town. Since it is raining and thundering, we decided to come spend more money. Again, nothing here cost very much so we move into chocolate cake, coconut cake,En savoir plus
Tour Guides
28 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌩️ 81 °F
As we walked along the bridge, we were offered tours by school children who are trying to earn some money for their families. The first was a 12-year-old girl and we took her up on the offer, evenEn savoir plus
Burmese Face Painting
28 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
You can identify a Burmese person because of the tree bark paste that they use on their skin. On the bridge, there will be several children offering to paint faces for donations. We had a good timeEn savoir plus
Night Market
28 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Tonight for dinner, we hit the night market and students enjoyed try lots of different foods. Again, rain made it a bit soggy, but it was still a really good time. Since this is not a touristic place,En savoir plus
Monk Processional
29 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌧 82 °F
We had to get up very early so that we could participate in the monk processional. Every morning, the monks walk through town and they can only eat food that they have been given. So this is anEn savoir plus
Sunken Temple
29 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌧 82 °F
The water that you see is actually the result of flooding a previous community. So underneath the water are thousands of houses. There was a temple up on the hill and it took many steps to get up toEn savoir plus
Not in the Rain
29 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌧 82 °F
We were finally able to enjoy the bridge and shopping in the market without rain. Here are some additional random shots you might enjoy from our morning.
Jackfruit Farm
29 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌧 90 °F
Lunch today is at a jackfruit farm. These fruits grow so large but the trees are very sturdy. This one is at a local fruit stand...we are guessing 22 pounds.
Good Times
29 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
This resort is owned by my friend Chalee who is an amazing entrepreneur. The students will be spoiled for three days.
Thai Massage
29 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌧 79 °F
Tonight we all participated in time massage. In general, I think the experience was a good one. But not everyone enjoyed it. It is not like deep tissue massage at home, and at times it can be a littleEn savoir plus
Wild Elephants
30 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Wild elephants cross the road to drink out of the river. About 10% of them live in Kanchanaburi, where we are. Our guide says they see them at night.
Visiting Rural School
30 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Every year we visit a rural school in Kanchanaburi that educates ethnic Burmese, Mon, Karen, and Thai students. You see us helping them practice the English alphabet and conversation skills. They areEn savoir plus
Soccer Challenge
30 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
At the school each year we host a soccer game between our students and there's. But every year we lose, and that includes years I have brought some of Longwood's D1 soccer players. It's always a greatEn savoir plus
Erewan Waterfall
30 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌧 90 °F
After a great lunch, we spent the afternoon in this beautiful national park. There are seven levels of waterfall and the water is a beautiful emerald green.
Free Pedicures
30 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌩️ 88 °F
At the waterfall, there are lots of little fish that will give you a pedicure for free.
Party Barge
30 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
It's a common occurrence to see loud party barges going down the river. Tonight is our time because our hostess treated us to a dance party and buffet dinner.
Game Night
30 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
We are playing Thai party games on the barge and some might be x-rated so this is a warning. The first game...put the long bean in the bottle. Lol. Then musical chairs. But we think there might'veEn savoir plus
And Not Sure What To Caption This!
30 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
All I can say is that your travelers are having a very good time and my friend is an amazing host. In fact, between the boat, prizes, staff, she has spent more than I paid for for the rooms tonight inEn savoir plus
VoyageurWhat a fun time you all look to be having! If I ever make it there, this is where I’m staying! Amazing host! ♥️
Melanie MarksYou should. It's such a lovely place and very economical on American standards.
Cooking Lessons
31 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
Our friend tom, a.k.a. cooking God, is leading the students in a great cooking class. They will be making spring rolls, Curry, pork with garlic sauce, and pad Thai noodles. I hope they do a great job,En savoir plus
VoyageurBeautiful mangoes, indeed! I agree, I look forward to these posts every morning!
And the Results
31 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F
Here are the results but I forgot to take a picture of the beautiful spring rolls they made. My bad.
Chinese Style Temple
31 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
We just climb to the top of this beautiful Chinese temple. Well, that is most of us. The views are spectacular from the top, as this is surrounded by rice fields. This area used to have very cheapEn savoir plus
Thai Style Temple
31 mai 2023, Thaïlande ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
Next to the Chinese temple is a Thai-style temple. And I have posted a picture from a distance so you can see the entire complex. This is my favorite structure in Thailand. The two temples are droppedEn savoir plus
VoyageurWow’