We spent three days trekking through the mountains in the beautiful district of Mae Tang. Our adventure started with panoramic views riding on top of an elephant's back at the Kaeng Kued Elephant Camp.
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| Elephant Ride, Kaeng Kued Elephant Camp |
Our three hour ascent to the Lahu Village (one of the six hill tribes in Northern Thailand) was gruelling in the sweltering heat. Once we reached the top we were rewarded with amazing views over the forest and farmland. We slept in bamboo huts on the floor and ate Thai food cooked by our guide Ping. Ping had a great sense of humor and kept us entertained with his stories and singing around the campfire. The local village ladies offered massages and handmade bags and jewelry, quite persistently!
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| Valley View from the Lahu Village |
On the second day we woke in the morning to rooster calls and fresh coffee. A local farmer lead us through the valley to some beautiful waterfalls where we swam in the river to cool off. Our second camp seemed more like a farm with all the animals around. Upon arrival a tiny baby monkey surprised us, and made an instant connection with Marc. He clambering over everyone else to nestle into his shirt and sleep. Once he was awake he was a real handful climbing all over us, and even riding on the cat's back!
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| Baby Monkey Asleep on Marc's Lap |
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| An Unlikely Friendship |
On our last day we got soaked white water rafting down the Mae Tang River, followed by much calmer bamboo rafting to reach our final stop. While we waited for our ride back to the city, Jo got to model the the Akha Tribe traditional dress, much to the delight of the locals and other tourists.
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| Akha Tribe Traditional Dress |
The trek was a fantastic experience where we really got to know the locals and their way of life. Look forward to another awesome video!
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