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December 11th 2006

Published: January 8th 2007

After the peaceful routine of our Issan village, it was quite a change to join the crowds at some of Thailand's major tourist attractions. But our brief introduction to ordinary life certainly enriched our tourist experience, making us more attentive to detail and more appreciative of Thai culture. Our few words and phrases helped make the Thais we met even friendlier, and we even got a few posi... Read Full Entry

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Chris Condit & Corey Dickinson

Dr Corey Mr Chris

Corey and Chris were married August 13, 2006. A 5 continent round the world trip began in early September and continued through mid April of 2007. The trip concentrated in Ireland, India, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Guatemala. They thank their friends and family for their support, encouragement and love on this trip of a lifetime.... full info

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Pottery kiln at Si Satchanalai

A Preserved kiln

Kiln Preservation

Moisture and temperature are kept at ideal levels to prevent the kiln from falling apart. Two kilns were discovered and a small museum was built around them to display and protect them.

Pottery examples

Clay Lantern

Chris astride his rented motorbike

Bamboo Rafting

The raft is built with bamboo, 4 or 5 metal poles for lateral support and rope. A "seat" like the one in the picture is at both ends of the raft. In the middle is a raised area where Corey and I sat with all of our gear, food and water.

Steering from the front

Most of the power came from the younger rafter in the back of the raft. We were not given paddles to help.

Waterfalls

We passed many small waterfalls that feed into the river.

Rainbow in Paradise

Peaceful river

The river was at optimal height when we were there for bamboo rafts. Any later and certain shallow areas are diffcult to get through. Any earlier and the river is faster and more difficult to keep the raft upright.

River heights

The river can be as high as the tree on the left just after the monsoon (October). The river will have enough water for rafting until late January.

Limestone cliffs

Tall cliffs like this one offer shade and places for birds to nest in the rock.

Thee Lor Sou

The largest falls in Thailand and the 6th in Asia.

Thee Lor Sou Falls

Thee Lor Sou

The falls were very slippery but that did not keep people from scrambling up and around them for swimming and cooling off.

Naam Tok

Naam Tok is Thai for waterfall. Naam means water.

Corey in a watefall pool

Blue Rivers

We were told the limestone particles, specifically the calcium bicarbonate, in the water were the major cause for the pretty blue color.

Karen house

Built on stilts, the Karen homes are built with thatched roofs and solid hardwood floors.

Mosquitto Net

8th January 2007

Robin
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These are your most amazing pix yet! :)

11th January 2007

Kelly
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Wow!
I am envious of your journey! Enjoy! Look forward to seeing you upon your return.

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