Thailand - Brief Overview

My travel time in Thailand is winding down (only 3 more days) and with limited internet access I am going to do a short summary here and will do more detailed postings once I get home.

Train ride on the local commuter train to Kanchanaburi.

Walked on the Bridge over the River Kwai

Visited the cemetery where thousands are buried who died during WWII building the Japanese railroad.

Checked into our camp

Had a cookout 

Walked through the bamboo jungle to see the Hellfire Pass of the railroad where so many men died.

Boat ride on the River Kwai

Visited with a local lady who has her own 4 acre farm that produces multiple varieties of food.

Visited a Mon village

Visited supposedly the tallest temple in the world

Went to the Golden Traiangle where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand all meet.

Visited the ancient temple from 3rd century at the Golden Triangle.

Took a truck ride to an Akha village for lunch.

Was entertained by the children 

Visited another Akha village that night

Visited with the Yao tribe

And finished the night at the Longneck tribal village.

They shared some traditional dance and music with us.