on the train

on the train on the bridge on the river Kwai...

November 22nd 2006
I’m taking the train back to Bangkok today, and as it’s on the same line I take a detour to the famous bridge on the river Kwai and along the Death Railway built by POW’s during WWII. I settle (not the best description of the 3rd class wooden seats) into my seat and enjoy the ride, spoilt slightly by the sweaty Frenchman sat opposite who strips off his tee-shirt and hangs it out of the windo ... read more

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Sam Clarke

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After years of dreaming about it, and months of talking about it, I finally made the decision to travel. In 2006 I gave up my job and set off on an adventure to South East Asia.........and I'm still here! Last year I traveled to Sri Lanka, India and Thailand and had an amazing time, completely falling in love with the places, the people and the lifestyle - not to mention the weather. This year I returned intending to get a job, probably teaching in Bangkok I thought. When I returned I decided to revisit friends that I had made at my last port of call in 2006 where I had volunteered at an eleph... full info

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