Snakes in Floating Rafthouses And Thai Bus Drivers with a Death Wish!

Merry Xmas
Hi Reet I've been missing your blogs over the last few days. I think the TA is quiet at the moment, no real long posts going, maybe everybody has been writing chrissy cards. Or, maybe all the addicts are in Thailand now, or waiting to read your stories for when we go paint the place red next April. As per usual your photos are brilliant, and although some of your experiences have been scary, you will eventually look back on your photos and find the funny side. I must say, the thought crosses my mind "that it could only happen to Reet", but my girlfriend and I jumped off a moving train in the middle of nowhere, when we were on a River Kwai tour in 1990. We all got separated when we got on the train. The train stopped to let some Thai people off and she saw our tour guide motioning to us, she thought he wanted us to get off, too. By the time we got to the door, the train had started again and we just jumped. They had to stop the train to let us get back on. Never mind that Jo had really hurt her arm when she fell, we were very embarrassed and in shock at the same time, especially when we looked around and all we saw were rice paddies and a departing train. No-one could believe how dumb we were, but hey, seemed right at the time. You can never relive the same story twice, so each one becomes another part of your being who you are. Trent has probably experienced more in the last 10-14 days than anyone he knows, and all thanks to him having a great mum. Anyway, if you don't post another blogg again before xmas (especially once Heath arrives), take care and be happy, enjoy your day. Luv Lee xx PS Can you take some photos of the Merlin and inc in your next blogg, just for us Aussies staying in our comfort zone, (remember I'm getting too old to step out of it). Lee xx

What a trip so far!
Hi Reet, Hope you remember me-we had a few email exchanges on Thorn Tree!!!! Your trip sounds amazing and terrifying rolled into one! You must be on a constant high from the adrenaline!!! We are almost set for our trip to Cambodia-feeling excited (if not a little nervous!). We are having Christmas Day tomorrow (22nd) as we can't take all the pressies with us,have to do it for the kids(who am I trying to kid? I want my pressies too!!),then we leave 23rd am for Bangkok,then to Cambodia on 24th. Have 4 massive bags to check-in, 2 of which is stuff for the orphanage we are visiting so I don't feel as if we've overpacked too much. Anyway,enjoy the rest of your trip-it has been great to read all about it,very amusing writing style you have! Take care,Emily xxx

Was missing your blogs.
Hi Reet, I was starting to have withdrawel symptoms when there were no new blogs for a few days,lol. What an adventure you and Trent have had so far.Well its only 2 days till I arrive in phuket, Im staying at the povo sister hotel round the corner from u ,Patong Merlin :). Look forward to meeting u at the social on the 29th. Cheers Cindy

Nice lil exploration
I was loking or khao Sok info, and the search linked me here. At first I just glance up the pics, but soon the text caught me , and I read more paying attention to details. Wow, certainly agood write up. Congratulation man. Gorgeous pictures too. Looks like a nice location to explore. I will certainly drive my bike here pretty soon. I live in Malayisa and thailand is our favorite riding destination. Thank you bro,... vroom lets do it. AA