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Exactly, if I'm going to the jungle I want that car! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghost
theres a car in the pic :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by milesExactly, if I'm going to the jungle I want that car! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghost
Well, I'm going to do it. I set off on friday so will likely not be back here for 10 days or so. I have my camera ready to take lots of pictures. The good thing is that I will likely stop drinking which Ouma really wants me to do. I don't think there are going to be many pubs up there. All in all I am terrified as I have no idea what I am getting myself into.
So, if I don't return here alive, I want you guys to know that I love you very deeply (in a non gay way obviously). I suppose it's going to be an adventure and I might get to see a monkey or something. But if I get bitten by a snake then I guess I am fucked. I've watched a lot of Austin Stevens but I've never actually handled or confronted a snake. It could be all wrong.
So is it Thailand?Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
Yes, I'm going to bus up to the North after a night resting in an air conditioned hotel first.Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldogSo is it Thailand?Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
This could go horribly wrong though, I can't sleep at the best of times so in the fricking jungle? It has disaster written all over it. I will likely jump ship in two days and be begging for the modern civilised place that is Korea. But I have been bigging this one up for a long time and so it is time for me to either prove up or shut up and so I just booked my ticket and thought to take advantage of my holiday time.
My wife thinks I have lost my mind though. In finally booking my ticket she was like "so you are quite serious". I suppose I must be, I need to do this Jarvis Cocker/Indiana Jones thing. I wil probably never get a chance again. She got her horribly expensive trip to the UK last summer, it's my turn to the jungle, And it's much cheaper too.
Are you sure you know what you're doing? Have you ever been to Thailand? Do you know anything about their culture? Politics? Or any sort of turmoil that might be developing? I think it's important to know about this type of stuff before venturing into countries that are still undeveloped.
I was planning to go to Thailand in '06, but then there was turmoil in that land with a coup d'etat that had taken place, not to mentioned there were certain places in Thailand where the government was fighting Islamic rebel forces that wanted to Islamicize that Buddhist nation in places in the south.
And you really don't sound like the outdoors type from your posts. I hope it all goes well, but I think one should always be as prepared as possible for these types of things, especially camping in the jungles of developing nations. Just my 2 cents.
How did you arrange this? Is it a group thing? Camping expedition?
You can't literally just wander off into a jungle. You do realise TV shows like Karl Pilkington are meticulously planned, they have guides, medical experts and stuff?
No, I'm probably a bit weird in doing this. But like I say, I just have to do it. Originally my wife thought this was a good idea, but now she thinks Im mad. I guess I have been mad for a while though. It's all planned though.Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldog
I think it is a group thing, a kind of camping expedition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
I'm not just wandering out. It will be controlled, plus I will never eat weird food.
Ahh right. Good.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesI think it is a group thing, a kind of camping expedition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
I'm not just wandering out. It will be controlled, plus I will never eat weird food.
For a second there I thought you were attempting a Thoreau or even worse a Chris McCandless.
No, it's nothing totally random or else I would be in serious trouble. Just a holiday with some planning involved. Just to see if I can adapt to that life or not. If the worst comes to the worst, I can always give up and just retreat to the city.
Bring a hammock, some strong rope/string and a few bungee cords....should keep you from sleeping on the ground...A good poncho would be good too to keep dry. Foot powder and several changes of socks. Change socks and powder at LEAST daily. Lastly leave the wildlife alone and hope they do the same. Good luck and have fun.
TBH, now I'm disappointed. I thought you were going to be the Jeremiah Johnson type.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesI think it is a group thing, a kind of camping expedition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
I'm not just wandering out. It will be controlled, plus I will never eat weird food.
You know leave behind civilization and live in the wild.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d2pp...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlUcUfHkdYk
Oh and a mosquito net too Miles.
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Be careful of those Southeast Asian tigers.;)
Don't listen to all the people here who boycott countries just because idiot journalists make stuff up to sell their crappy papers.
I've been with these people three times now, including during the so called 'revolution'. The place itse;lf is fantastic and relaxing, the people are wonderful and the trekking/rafting etc is first class. Value for money is unbeatable. The last one we did combined rafting, jungle trekking and an overnight stay in a remote Thai village. It was not a fake tourist place and was a great experience.
Highly recommended and I'm happy to give you further info if you like.
Chiang Mai Trekking - Chiang Dao Nest Trekking Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand
Cheers X. After a night sleeping for 30 minutes I'm at the airport. I have no worries really and have planned well. It will be an enjoyable trip, but first up I need to rest for the weekend as I am really quite shattered right now. Need to build myself up first before I get out there.
You're going to die.
How did I miss this thread till now :confused:
Miles, this is brilliant. You are quite possibly the most mental man alive.
I looked at the title & saw CFH posted last & thought 'ah this is a perfect thread to renew our racial abuse of one another' & instead I found out you're about to try & get yourself killed ;D
So is it Thailand you're going to?
We all have strong visions of a type of 'Heart of Darkness' story unfolding for Miles. :)
We all live in hope.;D
Not in a bad way Miles. I once went somewhere and a mate of mine said to me " I hope it gets real nasty for you". Not cause he wanted me to go down just because thats what it does best.. bit like Tornado chasers I suppose you wish them bad weather cause really that exactly why they are going.
So I hear Thailand has its first female Prime Minister.
Or has it?
Well, I'm back at the airport waiting for my bus back home. Another two bloody hours to wait! The trip was an eventful and memorable one. It had plenty of drama, some fun moments and almost resulted in tragedy.
The first weekend was kind of cool. I stayed in Bangkok trying to adjust to the weather which is REALLY hot. It was cool though. I found some big department stores downtown and bought loads of new clothes for a really cheap price. I enjoyed good food and even managed to find a couple of indian restaurants. Bangkok is hectic as hell, but in its own weird way quite fun. I saw a temple and visited a museum just a short walk away. The only drawback was the hotel which was overrun with noisy Chinese which meant getting a good nights sleep was tough. I had to complain to reception most evenings.
The following week I was ready for the jungle. I got into the truck with a few other travellers and we ventured north. It was nice to see more rural Thailand and the scenery was really nice. It was a long long journey though. After a whole days travelling night began to descend and it was time to rest for the night in a lodge house. But I saw an elephant on the road and got my picture taken with it. I even ran between its legs and fed it. It was scary as it nearly stood on me.
The next day we went further north and pitched up a camp. We went out into the trees and first off managed to spot some deer, monkeys, elephants, but for some reason no snakes. The leeches really began to bug me. Theywere climbing up my clothing and some even got inside my trousers. I was walking and felt something on my leg, I knew it was a leech. I couldn't get my hand up my thigh so another person had to reach up and pull it out. I had to do the same to help others. Quite horrid. Later I found little clumps of blood on my leg.
That evening we lit a fire and ate barbecued chicken. It was nice and the weather really wasn't so hot up in the mountains. That evening it rained heavily though and I mean HEAVILY....pretty much all night. I couldn't sleep a wink and the cool damp air was beginning to make my body feel weak. I was coming down with the flu.
The next day I had the sniffles and it was still wet and damp outside. We walked up a river path and saw frogs and types of fish that I really don't know about. The foliage was thick and green and extremely impressive. And then it started to rain heavily again. After cleaning up camp we ventured further north in pursuit of new trails. The rain had become torrential and visibility was next to nothing. I was sat in the front passenger seat of the truck. The truck snaked and weaved through mountain roads.
Suddenly we were heading down a hill and another truck was racing up the hill. Our paths were set to collide. I braced myself for the impact, but couldn't stop my head hitting the windscreen glass. I bounced off back into my seat. I was hurt but okay, others were less lucky and had cut heads. I realised that I had burned my arm. There is no hair there now! It's like a mini hiroshima on the arm. I also have bruising on my other arm and a variety of cuts on my fingers. I don't really know where they all came from. It happened so fast. We were transferred to a hospital and checked over and aside from a sore head and being a bit in shock, I was quite okay. But with my flu now becoming a bit bad, I needed rest and was taken to a hotel.
That was pretty much the end of my jungle adventure. I decided to recuperate back in Bangkok and just wait out the remaining days until I could come home. I booked myself into a classier hotel which was peaceful, sampled an Irish bar which was quite nice and also managed to find chicken kebabs. I also bought more clothes and some CD's. I quite like downtown Bangkok, lots to see and do. I went to the Kings Palace and lost about 3 litres in fluids. I also went to a zoo and finally saw lots of snakes including an anaconda. There were some quality animals including a crazy goat. I had fun.
All in all it was a fun trip. I am glad I got out into some deep foliage and I did manage to see some interesting animals and birds. But the weather really wasn't great and the car accident along with the flu kind of played against me. But all in I had a fun time and I like Thailand a lot. The darker moments gave the trip much needed life I guess. It was certainly never boring.
Welcome back Miles. I edited your post detailing your trip to make it more user friendly.Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanWelcome back Miles. I edited your post detailing your trip to make it more user friendly.Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
Glad you are back safe Miles.
Did you have to have a few shots before you went?
Malaria pills etc?
Sounds awesome. Quick question. How much did it cost you for the trip in total?Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
Anyone else think he's making all this shit up?
I think he wrote that from his phone, whilst sitting in a sewer having just finished sending off the last weighted bin bag of wife body parts down the tunnel. He's clearly making up his alibi's nows.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
You are a wise man.Quote:
Originally Posted by BilboI think he wrote that from his phone, whilst sitting in a sewer having just finished sending off the last weighted bin bag of wife body parts down the tunnel. He's clearly making up his alibi's nows.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
It's the only plausible explanation.
When you are there , can say hello to Tarzan ?;DQuote:
Originally Posted by miles
Not sure really including flight and accomodation etc no more than a 1000 pounds. Much of that went on shopping and eating well and I have a new wardrobe. Quite reasonable.Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldogSounds awesome. Quick question. How much did it cost you for the trip in total?Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
;DQuote:
Originally Posted by BilboI think he wrote that from his phone, whilst sitting in a sewer having just finished sending off the last weighted bin bag of wife body parts down the tunnel. He's clearly making up his alibi's nows.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
Did you find a new rice cooker wife in Thailand?
Only miles can go to the jungle and have truck accident, catch the flu, end up in the hospital and then say he had a good time. ;D
No, but I did see two monkey's having sex and eating KFC. I really wish tourists would control their horribly decadent food products.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
The positives outweighed the negatives by far, it was a fun trip. In my own weird way I wear the negatives like a badge of honour as well though. I'm a bit weird that way. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Ghost
Funny thing my dinner is ready. The Rice cooker - misses has made Thai food Chicken and cashew nut stir fry and green curry with rice.
that was close,
She'd have poured this on my head if she read that over my shoulder when she placed it down ;D
hahaha;DQuote:
Originally Posted by BilboI think he wrote that from his phone, whilst sitting in a sewer having just finished sending off the last weighted bin bag of wife body parts down the tunnel. He's clearly making up his alibi's nows.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH