Khao Sok and the rainforest

I’m not sure where to start about Khao Sok. Wikipedia will tell you it’s Thailand’s last untouched true rainforest, and that it’s more biologically diverse than the Amazon. I’ve got pictures and stories to share. For me, being fascinated by rain forests since I was a child, it’s not an overstatement to say this was one of the best experiences of my life! Tropical downpours, kayaking the jungle canals, living off a bamboo raft house, and seeing the unspoiled wildlife up close and personal.

It wasn’t easy to get to, being 130km from the nearest railroad or airport, and then another 45 minutes by boat if you want to stay on the lake in the rainforest itself. You don’t get pampered, either. You will sleep with the ants and the geckos, literally in your bedroom. That being said, wow, absolutely one of the great travel experiences of my life.

The raft houses.

Morning mist.

Lots more to come, but I want to get on a bigger screen to go through them with a finer touch. I’m getting closer to home! I’m in Koh Sumui, really, an island paradise. Peace!