Thanksgiving in Kanchanaburi
Christian December 8th, 2008
The trip from Ko Tao to Kanchanaburi was terrible. When we woke up, the rain still had not stopped and it was pouring buckets outside. To get to the truck that would transfer us to the dock, we had to walk through a knee high puddle, drenching our shoes. As we neared the dock the pickup truck that we were sitting in the bed of hit a huge pot hole, making the seven of us in the back fly forward. The truck was stuck, so we got out and walked the last 100 meters. By the time we made it to the checkin counter, we were completely soaked. Our waterproof pack covers could not even keep out the rain. The ferry ended up being about an hour late. When we were finally on the ferry, the air conditioners were on full blast and dripping water all over me. We found the only other two seats next two a wierdo, but decided it would be better than getting anymore wet. When we reached Chumporn, the boat stopped at the end of the longest, rickty dock I have ever seen. It was at least a ten minute walk in the rain over missing boards and nails sticking out. Continue Reading »
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