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Back in thailand! after our very long journey from laos we are back and i could celebrate my birthday by doing something memorable. Alex woke me up by singing me hapy birthday then went off to check in as we'd arrived at 11 so they said so it in the morning. he came back with a folder of things we could do for the day as we were up at 8 and most of the trips start around half past.
we went on a trip that included a butterfly and orchid farm (bit dull but all the trips go there for some reason!) we then went on to the eephants but there was a que so we moved onto the trek to the waterfall. despite saying no more trecking! it was ok took about an hour each way with a stop on the way for lunch out of a banana leaf our guide carried and then a stop of about 20 mins at the fall itself.
next stop was the rafting. as we got on the water the heavens opened and the thunder and lightning began! we heard the loudest clash of thunder right over head at 1 point. it all added to the experience and w were wet anyway from the rapids. afterthe ripds calmed we swapped onto a bamboo raft which with everyone on was actually submurged in the water so we were sat under about 4 inches of water.
next was the elephants, we wnt back and there was no que so in the still pouring rain we got on our elephant. it was amazing, w trecked for about 40 mins along a path getting soaked! (alex thinks he may have caught a cold as he now as the sniffles) we took some pics with my camera but with the rain there a bit blurry and splodgy. we brought 2 pics from the company as they have a guy that follows you and photographs you during the day, so we have 1 on the elephant and 1 of the white water rafting. and there in elephant dung photo frames. nice souveniers for 1oo baht each. 2pounds.
we drove the hour and a half back to our guesthouse and got straight into hot showers! soo nice. we went and had some tea then went for a thai massage which is quite an experience! its quite a work out and alex said it would make a good sports warm up as they really stretch all your muscles and joints any way they can. it was good fun though even if some bits were painful!.
after all this and the travelling we were exhausted so after speaking to you we went staright to bed and didnt stir till 10 this morning. very nice.
Thankyou for my birthday messages i had a very memorable day and look forwad to celebrating it belated with you all.
Off to wonder the city now but its very hot, so lots of drink stops may be in order. hopefully find the markets and do some shopping. speak soon
lots of love xx
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