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October 28th 2007

Published: December 14th 2007

Day 290 to Day 321 (03.10.07 - 03.11.07) Crossing the border from Malaysia by bus was a 12 hour yet stress-free expedition, the Thai-Malay border is one with relatively few problems of all the borders in S.E.A. We soon saw the cultural differences though, and it was not long until we really knew we were in Thailand - the local food being rice and pork with chillies instead of chicken-rice! The K... Read Full Entry

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Preparing dinner with the hill tribe people

after a day of trekking, we got involved making a delicious feast for dinner, helping the guides and locals in the little stilt-hut kitchen

Roughing it with the hill tribe people

actually they have us the good beds with the mossy nets.....but lets just say it wasn't the best nights sleep we've ever had! worth it for the experience though

Getting around like the locals

during our time hill trekking in the Chiang Mai hills, we got around the way the locals do, on foot, on elephant and on raft!!

Bamboo rafting, Chiang Mai

another form of local transportation - build a bamboo raft and wade with the current down the river, a lot of fun and hard work (for the boys!)

Hill Tribe woman, Chiang Mai

selling hand made jewellry and goods, these locals make their small livings from passing tourists

The King of Thailand

iconic image of the well worshipped king

The Grand Palace, Bangkok

Christians mum, Margareta and Kate at the Palace

The Grand Palace, Bangkok

Stunning architecture and beautiful temples were blowing visitors away here.

Paying respects in the Grand Palace

Linda looking good in traditional dress!! in the hot and humid Thai midday heat, we had to cover up and put on these formal clothes!!

Dining at the Swedish restaurant, Phuket

On the little street where we stayed in Karon Beach, Phuket, there were a few swede's around to make Christian's family feel at home, and this was the best restaurant around!!

Cocktails on bar street Patong, Phuket

enjoying some cocktails in a quiet kareoke bar in the midst of the bar street chaos!

Elephant riding in Phuket

Bare back elephant riding, scarier than it looks!

Elephant riding in Phuket

high up on the back of this 30year old female elephant we didn't feel totally safe...the path through the jungle was narrow and rocky but somehow the dainty footed elephant walked us through!

Tsumai warning sign, Phi Phi Island

almost devastated by the 2004 tsunami, Phi Phi island is making its way back to being an island with all the facilities tourists want, for now signs like this out the evacuation routes all over the island.

off to see "The Beach"

an old local man took us for a 3hr boat expedition to visit the famous "beach" despite the terrential rain and high waves...it was lovely!!

Phi Phi Island, paradise!

despite the tsunami devastating much of this beach, its still picture perfect and paradise-like!!

Cederlund Family on Phi Phi Island

walking around the island was so nice and pittoresque!

The MBK centre, Bangkok

a multi-megastore shopping mall in the middle of Bangkok....this place has everything you can possibly want and more...

Escalator madness, MBK centre

inside this maze of a shopping mall, its impossible to find the exit...the escalators are designed to confuse..

Kho San Road drinks

drinking in a backstreet bar with our Irish friends who we met in Chile...the reunion was inspried by the boys desire to play Pro-Evolution soccer in which Sweden-Ireland went head-to-head in the world cup, Ireland didn't have the success that they were hoping for...it was great to see these two!

Street snacks, Kho San Road, Bangkok

feeling hungry...we wandered down this famous backpacker road and wondered what to snack on...these thai delicasies almost tempted us....until we saw the stand next door!

16th December 2007

Linda
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Awww brings back sweet memories....

16th December 2007

Karen, Keith, Elizabeth, Hilda!
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See you soon!
Hi Kate and Christian, We can't believe its almost time for you to return home, its passed so quickly. We are looking forward to seeing you though. Its been great being able to follow your journey through the pics on travel blog and read the amusing text. Enjoy your last few days of travel. See you soon. Lots of love xxxx

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