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February 2nd 2007
Published: February 9th 2007
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The night of the 26th we left Bangkok to head North to Chiang Mai on an overnight train. I was extremely nervous (Josh wasn’t nervous at all!) at the thought of spending 15hrs on a train in Thailand. It was a pleasant surprise as the train was much better than I expected. It was very clean and the beds were reasonably comfortable. We spent a night in Chiang Mai before heading out early for our... Read Full Entry



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We departed Adelaide on the 20th of January and visited: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, UK, France, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Finland, Estonia, Toronto, New York, Montreal, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Anaheim (Disneyland), San Diego, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco!... full info
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Our AccommodationOur Accommodation
Our Accommodation
Settling in to the Sleeping QuartersSettling in to the Sleeping Quarters
Settling in to the Sleeping Quarters
Josh has fleas already!
A Local FamilyA Local Family
A Local Family
Local Style ShowersLocal Style Showers
Local Style Showers
Cooking Spring RollsCooking Spring Rolls
Cooking Spring Rolls
The Meal That Made 4 People SickThe Meal That Made 4 People Sick
The Meal That Made 4 People Sick
Trying to Feel CleanTrying to Feel Clean
Trying to Feel Clean
Early on day 2 of our trek
"Anything Else You Want Me To Carry, Alicia?""Anything Else You Want Me To Carry, Alicia?"
"Anything Else You Want Me To Carry, Alicia?"
TrekkingTrekking
Trekking
Setting off for another long trek.
A Well Earned BreakA Well Earned Break
A Well Earned Break
More TrekkingMore Trekking
More Trekking
Almost There!Almost There!
Almost There!
Arriving at the elephant camp
Alicia Thought this Baby Elephant was so Cute...Alicia Thought this Baby Elephant was so Cute...
Alicia Thought this Baby Elephant was so Cute...
...Until it charged her, and she had to run to safety inside a hut!
Off RoadOff Road
Off Road
We couldn't believe how agile and surefooted the elephants were.
Stopping for SustenanceStopping for Sustenance
Stopping for Sustenance
Our elephant ate anything it could find.
A Tight SqueezeA Tight Squeeze
A Tight Squeeze
Arriving SafelyArriving Safely
Arriving Safely
Our New VillageOur New Village
Our New Village
The Girls Cleaning in the RiverThe Girls Cleaning in the River
The Girls Cleaning in the River
Although they came out dirtier!
The Boys Cleaning in the RiverThe Boys Cleaning in the River
The Boys Cleaning in the River
Yes, Josh was the only guy after the previous nights illnesses.
Schools Out!Schools Out!
Schools Out!
Looks like the excitement of leaving school for the day is universal.



9th February 2007

Trish
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thanks alicia
Great description of your trecking. you're holding up very well. Lovely to see that Josh can play soccer so far from home.
18th February 2007

cc and the Werdyffs
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hill tribes
takes me back, didn't get the fleas but did the gastro great photos and commentary keep it up Josh what did you do for your birthday or should I read on?

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