Chiang Mai Province (MAP), is one of the best spot in northern Thailand for excursions in the Jungle. It is everywere around...
Being surrounded by massive nature for several days is quite an interesting experience. It is incredible how quickly one can get used to such a primitive environment. The problem is, instead, getting back to the city, traffic, pollution, ...
On the way to our destination, a little shelter in the middle of nothing, we cross several tribes and villages, where local minorities live.
Sometimes it gets complicate, the path is hard and possibly dangerous. When in comes to animals, there may some obstacles...
From time to time a little reward: we stop and have an extremely pleasant swim on the river under a waterfall. Fare enough, it was worth it!
A brief part of the walk is done on a elephant. Even though it is an impressive experience, I felt terrible about the way those animals are threated. Far away from being happy and relaxed in their natural environment...
When at the end of each day we reach a place to stay, it is also a releaf to sit down and relax. There is just time to prepare something to eat, the sunlight is going to disappear soon. A bonfire, some (incredibly) cold beers, and an old woman speaking strange languages. That's all we need before laying down and sleep a little bit. Tomorrow is another day, another adventure.
