Livin on the lake

We arrived at Khao Sok National Park and headed directly to the lake where we would stay for the next two nights. The lake is amongst some of the most picturesque limestone mountains in southern Thailand and is surrounded by the oldest rainforest on earth. Are accommodations were actually floating rafthouses anchored to nearby islands. We spent our time swimming, kayaking, hiking to caves and viewpoints, but most of all just relaxing. The tranquility and peacefulness of the place was a nice break from the frantic pace of Bangkok. Aside from our unwanted night visitors it was a very memorable experience.

On our third day we were supposed to be staying in treehouses. Yes, it would have been great being 10 again but things don't always work out the way its planned and for better or worse we were relocated to some lovely cottages nearby. We dropped off our junk and made our ways towards the river where we were going tubing! Well because we were so far into the dry season the tubing experience was a little disappointing. So for any of my fellow tubers who make it to the states, yall come down to the Green River and we'll show you some good ole' tubin North Carolina style. There were times when the guide had to get up and pull us through the water. Also I got bit by a fish, but it was still good fun.

After we had time to dry off a bit we made it to a cliff side where a large group of monkeys lived. We were given the chance to climb about and feed the monkeys. They were very timid but if you moved slow enough, you could get them to grab food out of your hands. When were were done monkeying around we headed back to our bungalows for a couple nightcaps. Tomorrow we head to the beach!