I failed to mention in my last post that it’s warm here. From about 10am to 5pm. It’s hot and humid. And there are a lot of steps everywhere you go. Making a fat guy get hot, wet and tired. This is why this time of year is not the high season. December is. I can only imagine the amount of people here during that time.
I decided to head out of the city to a National Park an hours drive away. There is an active temple on top of a mountain (steps). A river bed that has Hindu carvings in the stone in the river. And 2 waterfalls (more steps). The road in the park is a one way road. In the morning up until 12 noon. You can drive in but cannot leave. After noon you can leave and no traffic is allowed to enter. No large buses allowed. So not that many tourists.
Every sharp turn has a guard to watch for any oncoming traffic that may have turned around. The road is a combination of dirt and a little gravel.
Steps to the temple.
More steps.
View from the top.
Monk giving blessings.
And a lot of street vendors. Fried bananas anyone.
Or bbq chicken.
Natural medicine.
1000 carved Hindu symbols.
Waterfall #1.
#2
I’m not sure why this type of can is allowed here. They are banned in most of the rest of the world. The flip top comes off and separates from the can!
This is the preferred type of Tuk Tuk here. A modified motorcycle that tows a trailer with seats. They also use scooters in stead of motorcycles.
I am flying to Bangkok today. And staying for 2 nights. Then headed home. It’s been a long trip and I will be glad to get home and rest.
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