A Great Canadian Adventure!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
On Saturday, James and Lesley called us and told us that they heard about a waterfall hike, and wanted to go and see it. So we all grabbed moterbikes and headed off for a great adventure together. It was only about 45 minutes away on the bikes, so that was great. However, the day provided more excitement than we had anticipated. Here is our sequence of events:
-Rent motorbikes and get on our way
-Get pulled over by thailand police. Expired insurance on the one of the bikes and didn't have my drivers license on me. Offer the cop that standard 100 baht bribe ($3.12 Canadian) and we are on our way again.
-Arrive at hike, get to waterfall, and have a great time.
- Leave for home
-James rear tire goes flat. Pulls over to the side of the road where we notice this lovely snake.
-Get to shop. Fix tire. On our way again.
-Arrive at home.
All in all, a very fun day. Oh and about the cop. In Thailand they will pull you over without cause or reason. If they do, when they ask for your papers, you simply but 100 baht in the paperwork, which they pocket and then happily send you on your way. No problems. No questions. Is it shady and corrupt? Yes. Still, better than the $200 plus tickets you get in Canada for minor offenses.
Hey there guys! It looks amazing...I am so jealous...which only means that I can't wait to come and visit!
Tammy