The boys at the Khun Kon Waterfall near Chiang RaiMost of the lads got up early to for a short 25 km drive to the Khun Kon waterfall. This was a refreshing way to wake ourselves up with a 1km uphill jungle trek from the car park to the falls. Rhys certainly wasn't the happiest getting up at this hour claiming in his words... 'this is like being in the army mate!' When we finally got there, we all got in for dip under the waterfall. Check video below...
After heading back to the hotel, we got a quick lunch and headed further North to the Golden Triangle where John Roberts, the head of the elephant sanctuary at the Anantara Resort had organised to look after us for two nights during which he plans for us to do some elephant trekking. John had seen our article in the Sydney Morning Herald and kindly organised for us to stay 2 nights at this incredible 5 star resort. When we checked out the website we were blown away by the accommodation that lay ahead of us. Click on the link below for details of what is no doubt the jewel of the Golden Triangle:
When we eventually got to the resort, we were greeted at reception by two massive water buffalo! Walshy nearly got rammed trying to pet one! We met John who organised to meet us for beers later on that evening. After check in we had a swim in the most amazing pool we've probably ever been in with views of Burma and Laos separated by the Mekong River as a backdrop.
The view from the pool at Anantara Resort overlooking Burma and Laos
Later that evening, some us went for a quick gym followed by a few beers with John and Mark, the resort's manager where we had some interesting conversation about elephants and their trainers locally known as mahoots. We also talked about the elephant polo world cup, held in this resort every year and especially one epic match between a New Zealand All Black Rugby Team and the Thai Ladyboy. Supposedly the Thai LadyBoy team gave them a good run for their money right to the death!
DAY 47 ROUTE MAP
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Good luck with everything!
i cant wait until u get back to Australia!
Have Fun :D
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