Thanks to their kind invitation, I joined the TU girls once
again in Thailand for a camping trip to Phukradung National Park, which is a
plateau located 1288 meters above the sea level. This is an extremely
popular vacation spot for Thais and for good reasons - The scenery is
wonderful and trails are well maintained! The climb itself, however, is not for
the faint of heart but it is certainly doable, specially considering there
are porter services available. ( :
The park charges 10B for Thais and 200B for foreigners.
Thanks to my Asian heritage and "friendly cover" by the girls (they speaking
in Thai to me while I nod my head in agreement as if I understood what was
said...), I paid only 10B. hehehe ( :
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Central Department Store
Before leaving for Phukradung National Park, Tammy (aka, Evil Tammy or E.T. for short), Tab (Tammy's lovely sister) and I went to watch a movie in Central. Tab and E.T. look so much alike don't they? ( : |
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X and Tam
Hey, X, thanks for taking me to Caffee and More, it was really good. See you in the states! |
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Nok~~~~
Poor Nok, she had to stay in Thammasat and work on her case study while the rest of us visit Phukradung. No worries, we will take lots of pictures for you!!! |
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Resting Before Heading Out
Hum... Don't people usually get a massage AFTER trekking???? |
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Phukradung National Park Trekking Team
Here are the members to our world famous team. Team member, Nui_Kitty took the lovely picture. G, thanks for the lovely addition to my head. |
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At Mo Chit Station
Here we are at Mo Chit bus station... |
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Ration for the Next Few Days
I never realized how much the girls ate until I saw the bags and bags of junk food. Hehehehe |
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My GF
Isn't she so lovely? Jealous guys? |
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On Route to Phukradung
After the night bus, we took a small pick up to get to the park. We were so excited!! |
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Off We Go!!
After giving most of our 100 ton luggages (who says girls pack light?) to the porters, we are ready to climb! |
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Angelic G
Do not be decived by the angelic and nearly innocent look. G is actually smart and capable of great mischievous deeds! |
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Taking a Break
Nui taking a well-deserved break at rest station #1. |
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ET and I
We look cute together don't we? |
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Camping - Thai Style
Ever wondered how Thai's camp? Well, this is how~ |
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Peek a Boo
Now I know which tent my GF is staying tonight. She is in trouble now~~~~ Hohohohoho |
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All Set~
After putting things away, the girls pose for the camera... |
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Follow the Brown Dirt Road
And the lovely girls~~~ |
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TU Girls
The team takes a break at the first of many water falls that we come across |
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Scenary
Simply breathtaking |
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Sunset
This makes the trip worth the effort! |
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Sunset
The 3 shadows in the center of the pictures are Nui, Nui_Kitty and Yim... |
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Sunset
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Sunset
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New Friend Along the Way
The guys are from Mahidol University (Tee, Pop and Louis - left to right) and they are super cool~ |
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Tammy and I
Tammy is such a wonderful girl. Message to her bf to be - YOU ARE ONE LUCKY GUY! |
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Just a Bit Cold
The second at the park was marked by rain and cold weather but that did not stop us from having fun! |
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G and Nui
What a lovely pair |
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Locals
Local kids play near the cliff, which is about a 1000 meters - straight down |
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A Night to Remember
All of us set out on the porch to sing and chat (believe it or not, Tammy was actually reading her finance book) |
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Good Friends to Count On
Nui, just want you to know that you had plenty of back ups should you needed them... You have wonderful friends who really care about you. |
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Just Before the Sunrise
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Just Before the Sunrise
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Me
Sitting near the cliff, I enjoyed the early morning breeze and the quietness that sourrounded me |
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View from the Top
As clouds gather at the bottom of the plateau, I took a picture |
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Sunrise
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Yim Deer
Some deers wondered into the camping area so the girls stopped to take pictures with them |
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Nui Deer
Don't be scared! It won't bite, I promise *fingers crossed* |
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Tammy Deer
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G Deer
Okay, so the deer isn't exactly cooperating but we didn't pay her either. 555 |
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Deer Girls
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At the Top of the Cliff
This spot is mandatory for trekkers who made it up this way~ |
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Tammy and I
She is soooo cute with her two tails~~~ |
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On Our Way Down
Tammy stopped to pose for me as we make our way down the plateau |
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Just Me
See, I did carry my own luggages! |
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Tammy
Sorry, Tammy, I just can't pass up posing this picture lah~ |
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