Chiang Mai 3 day trek phew....

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October 5th 2007

Published: October 5th 2007

Well we have returned after the most amazing 3 days ever! - this is gonna be a long one, cos want to capture it all for historical purposes, so sorry for excessive detailing!!! We booked our 3 day trek with Eagle house 2, a 2 night 3 day trek off the tourist trail to the hill tribes and doi inthanon in northern thailand. Cost about 60 euro each including accom and all our food and water, and ent... Read Full Entry

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Paul Stacey and Elaine Walsh

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"This isn't a tale of derring-do, nor is it merely some kind of 'cynical account'; it isn't meant to be, at least. It's a chunk of two lives running parallel for a while, with common aspirations and similar dreams. In nine months a man can think a lot of thoughts, from the height of philosophical conjecture to the most abject longing for a bowl of soup - in perfect harmony with the state of his stomach. And if, at the same time, he's a bit of an adventurer, he could have experiences which might interest other people and his random account would read something like this diary" Che Guevara, The... full info

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Paul above the clouds

Weeeeeeeee

Quick pose

Paul at zeee temple thingy

On top of the mountain the Royal Thai airforce have built to temples to honour the King and Queen, they really love their Monarchy here! so much so actually if u step on a coin or a note with the kings head u can be arrested! we've already heard of a story of an american guy who got arrested on Koh San Road for tearing a note.

Elaine Waterfall

We were meant to go swimming in theis waterfall, but ..eh .. no I dont think so, heavy monsoon rains meant it was to dangerous as the water was was to rough

The survivors :D

top l-r: Etienne, Jen, Marielle, Jason, Emily bottom l-r: Dat, James, Elaine, Paul

6th October 2007

John S
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Fantastic
Looks fantastic, and dont worry about the length of the posts Elaine, the longer the better!!

6th October 2007

sue
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WOW
sounds amazing guys..apart from the leeches! thanks for sharing x

11th October 2007

Mark
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yeah, we're on our way out there! What's the overlap when we're in NZ? We arrive on the 30th in Christchurch, and fly out from Auckland on the 23rd March!

13th October 2007

Ken Graham
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12th October- Ken
What a rugged experience you'll never forget. Reminds me a little of our trek in the Peruvian jungle after a road was washed out, but your trek is more than I could handle. Fantastic.

17th October 2007

Emily
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Great account of the jorney! We're safe and sound now back in Toronto. Hope you enjoy the rest of your adventures!

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