Koh Sok part 2On the way back from our elephant camp our guide stopped at a couple of vantage points where we got the most amazing view over the jungle and really took in the vastness of it all. On one of our stops there was a waterfall in its full glory; it was the end of the rainy season here and everything was so lush and green, both of us were in awe of the sights and sounds around us. We just couldn't get over the fact that we driving through a rainforest like it were a dual carriageway back in MK.The next morning we had to make tracks and catch a flight back to Bangkok. It felt like cheating taking a flight in Thailand but it was cheaper, quicker and definitely more comfortable than anything on offer from the stinking cesspit that is Surathani (anyone who has been to Coventry at night time will understand what this place like). The night before, we had tried to make the best of our morning by trying to book a bespoke trek with savior of the tourist caving accident. This proved to be an odd if not slightly intimidating experience. Earlier he had seen us go out to the Elephant camps with another guide, taking this to be some form of insult (undoubtedly cash related) he set about making our meeting an uncomfortable one and surrounded by 4 other Thai's whilst he acted like a child who'd had his sweets taken away didn't leave us with a great taste in our mouths. But this is Thailand, and as much as there is the possibility of this, there is always something else to do. It wasn't long before we found ourselves on a canoe floating downstream on the Rainforest River. At 7am it was a lovely time of the morning to go as it was not too hot yet and everything was coming alive. The canoe was the best fit for 3 but we made do, although the numbness in our butts told a different story. We were told that we would see wildlife along the way. It was a jungle after all so we were keeping an eye out for all big, bad and ugly creatures. Jo was quite excited about this where as Trev was a little hesitant and wondered if there where crocodiles in the water! But after 10 minutes and a bit more thought she soon changed her tune especially when our guide stopped the canoe and pointed up. We were roughly 2 metres under an overhanging mangrove branch, struggling to understand what our guide was so excited about. The sunlight shifted and there coiled quite nonchalantly was a huge snake. The power of sign language told us what we needed to know about how friendly it was, it was also the power of sign language that told our guide what he needed to be doing next! The river was incredibly peaceful and calm, the water was pretty much transparent; clear and fresh, then we would turn a corner and be met by a mad rush of rapids which woke you up and was quite exhilarating. The scenery around us was dramatic and yet the jungle although noisy was very relaxing; contrasting to the end our time in Thailand was nearly. But it was not over yet……..We had to get back to Bangkok; China was waiting.