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Woke up at this amazing place – Heard a strange sound coming from outside and figured out it was the sound of the Buddhist monks chanting – it echoes everywhere and was quite ethereal. Decided to head down for some breakfast.
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Here’s the lobby.
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Strolled around and checked it out outside.
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It kind of weird to realize you’re in the jungle, but it’s probably the same when people from here come to where I’m from and think ‘wow, I’m in the forest.’
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After checking out the place we came back and met up with everyone. Then we took a cruise!
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We rode on a big flat barge that was pulled by a little boat. This is the Kwai River.
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The famous Bridge On The River Kwai.
I think I’m wrong on this one – it’s not Burma but Cambodia. By the way – notice the music in the background?
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We stopped to visit the memorial to those who died building the bridge in WW2.
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It was a pretty sad place to be honest. What was amazing though is that I ended up having a conversation about politics, global food sourcing and war with a guy from the UK and a guy from Scandinavia. Was really cool.
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Staying out of the hot sun, playing with the parents’ iPad.
A boat full of partiers on the Mekong Delta.
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They gave everyone these little tightly wrapped cold towels – was nice to put on your neck after walking to the war memorial – very hot day.
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Talking noodles on the return trip.
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A large golden Buddha on the shore of the Kwai river. There were quite a few amazing sights by the water – temples and statues everywhere.
We ended up where we began, at the Dheva Mantra resort to have some lunch.
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Quite an array of fruit!
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Had some slow cooked eggs, Chinese sausage, cucumber and rice. Then it was a long bus ride back to Bangkok.
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For our last night in Bangkok, we ended up getting to stay in a corner suite on the 29th floor.
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The view was just amazing here – really something to behold.
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We had a bit of time before the big farewell dinner, so we went and checked out one of the places I’ve been dying to go to in Asia – a 7-11. You might say ‘but why?’ Well…
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Well, need I say more? Instant noodles of all kinds and brands – and mostly ones I’ve never seen before or have access to here. I decided to get a couple bags of them and hope they’d make it through US customs, but figured they wouldn’t. But, a worthy gamble since I don’t know when I’ll have the chance to try this again!
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Was nice to finally meet Ms. Ratha (far left) – she also was very pivotal in setting up the trip. Gonna miss everyone!
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The dinner was international style and they had the largest ham and beef roast I’ve ever seen. I went straight for the seafood – huge river prawn, squid, mussels and some asparagus. What was also amazing is that once you finish a beer, another one kept magically appearing. At one point I looked at my sister and said ‘watch this.’ I finished my beer, set it down and then started counting backward from 5. Right before I had a chance to say one, a hand appeared removing my empty glass and a full one appeared right there.
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Everyone was presented a special commemorative framed piece of golden artwork – was really nice of them!
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Right before going to sleep there was a knock at the door. Three of the ladies from Thai President Foods brought me this – mee crob! I had mentioned that I would love to try it while in Thailand. They actually went out and found me some! Was really nice! Imagine a Thai rice krispy treat, sticky and full of spices, peppers, and more. I’m really going to miss this – it’s been such an amazing trip.
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