It is a Jungle Out here...

Hey Kids, So here we are in one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been. We are staying in a tree house, next to the river and an amazing limestone cliff. The jungle is so alive. The sounds never stop. Dam, I wish I brought my mini disc recorder. The sounds change hourly, when one animal, insect or whatever quits another one begins. It is soothing to me. I slept better than I have since I left LA.

Our house is amazing. It has a double size bed with a cool mosiquito net. Our walls are also windows which we can prop up and look out on the river. Several tour groups went by our house today floating down the river on intertubes. Rachel and I went swimming in the river. I had to drag her in cause we heard that there were leeches and she didn't want to get bit. She was a sport and came in for a while. The water was refreshing since it is so humid and balmy here.

Yesterday we traveled from Surat Thani. There were no more busses coming here so we had to hire a taxi. It was not bad though I think that we each ended up paying $20 to be taken in a private car two hrs away. It was so cool experiencing the drive. Many people have no cars. The popular mode of transportation is motor bikes. Whole families ride the motorbikes together. We saw a farmers market taking place. The taxi driver kept beeping @ the motorbikes to go to the side when were were passing. The motorbikes ride on the shoulder of highway. Crazy.

We arrived here just before dark. So we could see our beautiful place. There was no electricity @ our place. But it was nice. They gave us and oil lamp. Then in the middle of our dinner the electricity returned. We went out a Regage bar and talked to several travelers such as our self. The thai boys were hitting on Rachel and I but we explained to the table that we were together. Everyone was very accepting and cool about it.

It seems like gays are very well accepted here in Thailand. Rachel and I have noticed many lesbian couples. And they even have a TV show about a lesbian couple. Rachel thinks that this place is the most open to gays. I have to agree.

Tomorrow we are off to go trekking on an Elephant tomorrow and then on a canoe trip. It is so beautiful here and everyone is very friendly if you are planning on traveling to Thailand. You must visit here it is worth the time that it takes to get here. Stay at Our Jungle house. ALRIGHTY I am off to eat dinner. Thinking of you all.

Lots of love,
Celine