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Well since my last blog I have been to a further 3 islands, stopped in Bangkok for 14 hours (between 2 night buses)- which was an eye opener and I have spent about 10 days in Chang Mai.
These days have probably been the most amazing days of my trip so far, as an insight into the true Thai people and their lives.
I travelled for about 3 and a half days from Koh Tao to Bangkok (ferry and 1 night bus) then from Bangkok to Chang Mai (another night bus).
We were dropped off at Nice Place Guest House where I booked a 3 day 2 night trek in the jungle. This was going to turn out to be one of the most physically difficult things I have ever done but at the same time was incredible, and trruly humbling. We saw minority villagers living in true poverty, yet they never stopped smiling, children who go to school (and want to!!) and then come home and help their parents. We stayed in these villages and on one night the children performed tribal songs and dances they had learned in traditional dress.
We also went elephant trekking through the jungle which was incredible fun, and bamboo rafting!
The whole experience really made me appreciate how lucky we are, and how amazingly beatiful the country is.
Whilst in Chang Mai I also visited some temples, got chased my dogs(!!) and went to the elephant conservation centre. This was also an amazing experience. Alongside the centre is the worlds first elephant hospital. Here we met 2 elephants who had been rescued after they were injured by landmines when being used for illegal loging. Both of them had lost a leg, but thanks to the care from the centre were coping really well and were alive. The younger of the 2 had been made a prosthetic leg, it was so lovely to see them both out eating grass and playing with their mahoots (keepers-who stay with the same elephant for years).
I fly back to Langkawi tomorrow for some relaxation and to do a visa run, hopefully while I am there I will get around to uploading some more pictures!!
Keep messages coming!! Love to everyone xxx
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