Day 92 to 105 (May 1 - 14) Thailand - Week 1 & 2 with our Volunteer Explore group

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May 14th 2006

Published: June 6th 2006

blog by Dave From our luxury surroundings in the heart of Bangkok's business centre, we moved on to meet our Gap Year project group at the fabled backpackers centre of Kao San Road. The hotel 'Thai Cozy House' was not quite five star this time, being located above a variety of food and clothing shops, but it was comfortable enough with most of the desired ameneties. The Gap Year - Work & Travel... Read Full Entry

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Bronia & Dave

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We’re a couple in our 30's who met working for the same company in Chelmsford, Essex in the UK. Bronia is a Canadian/British hippychick hailing from Vancouver who loves the outdoors. Dave grew up in Billericay, Essex and loves his sport, music and the odd ale with the requisite "doner kebab". In 2005 we decided we'd had enough of narrow-minded corporate nonsense and became determined to change our current view on the world by travelling to see it. We are taking this trip to enjoy life, open our minds, feed our souls and learn as much as we can. Join us on our journey..... ... full info

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Stopping for lunch by the Mekong river on our white water rafting trip

L to R: Dean, Clare, Anita, Sally, Bronia, Dave, Nikki, Andy, Simon, Rachel

Nam Tok Thilawsu falls - largest in Thailand at 400metres

We hiked here and then swam or jumped into the crystal clear pools

Dave jumping down Nam Tok Thilawsu falls

These falls are the largest in Thailand at 400metres

Staying with another Karen Hill tribe in Umphang National Park

This is the village where we stayed overnight on the floor of the local school on stilts. All buildings are on stilts to protect from flooding.

Bathing in the river to wash off 2 days of trekking.

Karen Hill tribe camp - Umphang National Park. L to R: Dean, Dave, Anita