It was a last minute decision... But elephant riding is a must do while in Thailand! So what a better place than in Chiang Mai right in the middle of the jungle. Today was one of the best days during our whole trip a full day of adventures!The tour took us to an outback village right on the side of a mountain. People were living in these make shift houses and 
dirt floors. It seemed as though the conditions and surroundings are completely unliveable. But for these Thai villagers it was the simple life that made things good. The village was occupied by many farm animals that roamed the paths and sqeaked and crowed as we continued deeper and deeper into their land. We came to our first clearing and came up on a gushing river that made our path come to a makeshift and very unsteady 
looking bridge. One wrong step and you would be splashing into the river. On the other side were fields and fields of rice and workers poking their heads up to see who their audience was that came walking up on them.
dirt floors. It seemed as though the conditions and surroundings are completely unliveable. But for these Thai villagers it was the simple life that made things good. The village was occupied by many farm animals that roamed the paths and sqeaked and crowed as we continued deeper and deeper into their land. We came to our first clearing and came up on a gushing river that made our path come to a makeshift and very unsteady 
looking bridge. One wrong step and you would be splashing into the river. On the other side were fields and fields of rice and workers poking their heads up to see who their audience was that came walking up on them. Our trek took us through the scenery that I was expecting to see
in Thailand. The countryside. We walked deep into the rice fields and up a mountain and through thick jungle looking areas. We had to be careful with each step trying not to slip on the thick and slippery mud that made the path difficult to walk on. Our tour guide explained the ways of life of the people and what types of irrigation and set up they used for the rice fields. The Thai people 
are very knowledgeable with their resources and use everything to their advantage. Our tour guide told us about Teak trees and brought a leaf to us and said that when rubbed it turns to a blood red paint like consistency. She said it was used as war paint during war.
in Thailand. The countryside. We walked deep into the rice fields and up a mountain and through thick jungle looking areas. We had to be careful with each step trying not to slip on the thick and slippery mud that made the path difficult to walk on. Our tour guide explained the ways of life of the people and what types of irrigation and set up they used for the rice fields. The Thai people 
are very knowledgeable with their resources and use everything to their advantage. Our tour guide told us about Teak trees and brought a leaf to us and said that when rubbed it turns to a blood red paint like consistency. She said it was used as war paint during war. Our trekking led us to a beautiful waterfall that was so refreshing
to stand beside as the mist came and cooled our faces from the hot hike. It was amazing to see the amount of water flowing out of what looked like rock emcaving the source of the falls. It was amazing to just sit at the bottom and listen to the roar and watch the water fall crashing to the base. Next we were on our way to the final destination of our trek and it led to another village with a magnificent view! You could see the mountains and rice fields for miles that made heaven look as if it was right i
n front of us.
to stand beside as the mist came and cooled our faces from the hot hike. It was amazing to see the amount of water flowing out of what looked like rock emcaving the source of the falls. It was amazing to just sit at the bottom and listen to the roar and watch the water fall crashing to the base. Next we were on our way to the final destination of our trek and it led to another village with a magnificent view! You could see the mountains and rice fields for miles that made heaven look as if it was right i
n front of us.After eating lunch it was elephant time!! My first elephant ride was going through the thick jungle of Thailand. Our elephant was tied to the one in front making sure not to get led astray as Ashley guided our ride. With each pounding step I was wondering whether or not I would be able to make it without falling off?! The steps of the beast was not insync as you rocked from side to side with a crashing force to the ground. I felt a little unsteady sloshing through the muddy water below and wondering if the elephant would slide and even make it up the steep incline?! The day was very hot but the experience was so rememberable!
To end the day we were driven to a river where we wen bamboo rafting! The rafts were made of long pieces of wood tied together with about ten all in a row that made a sturdy boat. Staying dry was not an option, cause as soon as I got on the raft the guide splashed us with his long bamboo. From then on it was a constant water fight and trying to see who we could knock off next. We stood on the raft and ducked to dodge the low trees and then standing in a surfing pose just trying to keep your balance in the rushing flow of the river. It was a great ending to the day after getting hot and sweaty on the trek and then dirty and sunburnt on the elephant ride.
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