It all started at the airport. I had real hard time saying good bye to my family and Ola. I figured it will be easier when I meet all the other Israeli back packers; but then I realized I'm the only back packer in this flight! All the others where Thai workers and old couples... kinda' bad start :)




the flight was ok and I finally got to the "kesher".
for those of you who don't know, the kesher is a combination of hostel, restaurant and a travel agency. This concept is amazing and it's very easy meeting other Israelis.
the weather is pretty good, 24 - 32 degrees with 80(000)% humidity. I practically sweat just by sitting. There are very few rains though, so I can't complain.
on the evening I went to see the "ping pong" show - it was a mistake! I just wanted to get the hell out there the minute I entered. These women are so miserable and there were many lady boys too! If you don't know what all that means - just be happy about it! O - and don't tell my mom cause she'll freaks out! : )
in most cases, the Thai people are very friendly and gentle, makes you feel safe and welcome to travel in this beautiful country. The food here is very good and cheap, kinda' makes you want to eat all day!


You can't miss the kesher!


Armed forces in Bangkok


Food cart

I went to see the palace and temples of Bangkok. On my way there, I met two Italian girls which where my company for this tour. At 1800 this day, I took a 12 hours bus to changmai. The bus was amazing, but the driver set the airconditioning to 7 degrees so it was freezing the whole ride and, ntutally, I was sick on the next two days.


The palace in Bankok


when I arrived Changmai, I took a 3 days forest trek - it was awesome!!!
we were 15 people from all over the world, one of them was 32 years old Israeli. Our guide was an extremely funny and friendly guy called sun.
we had elephant ride, great forest and endless rice fields walks, crazy bamboo rafting and 100% humidity the whole way. As accommodation we had some authentic primitive villages which looks just like a panting.
this experience was outstanding and highly recommended!!


Endless fields of rice...


Our accommodation


today I've been to the risotep temple (the one on the mountain) and some handmade umbrella factories. They were both beautiful and fascinating.





At the temple

I'm leaving to Pai tomorrow and hope to find some good people to travel with...