I completely forgot to mention earlier about our trip to the Saiyok elephant park. It was seriously a once-in-a-lifetime experience! We got to the park and doubled up to ride elephants through the jungle, and then we rode the elephants down to the river and let them cool off. The elephants were all spraying us, and some were even having water fights – it was so much fun!
We also had lunch by the River Kwai, which was very beautiful. I knew coming on this trip that my parents were a little hesitant to send me to a part of the world with such bad memories for them. But it has been so interesting to see these places rebuilt. It’s not as if all has been forgotten here. There was a memorial and museum by the river. But it certainly has come a long way. I’m excited to see what Phuket brings!