Three days and two nights of high adventure.

Day 1:  Our first stop was at this spectacular waterfall. 

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Rain poured from the sky virtually every minute of the 3-plus hour mountain trek on the first day.  Because of the need for free hands and sure footing not to mention being soaked to the bone, no pictures.  Nevertheless, a good time was had by all.  We overnighted in a native Thai village.

Day 2:  More trekking and elephant back riding.  My right knee was giving me serious trouble on descent and I considered cutting short the third day.  By the time I mentioned my plans to our Nuun, guide, he informed me that transit had been arranged for 7 people (excluding me). 

Moira, Frank, Cassie, Susana, Camilla, Chantal, Lars, me and Dav.
There was a charming South Korean couple who missed the photo.

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He assured me that the trek from the elephant ride end to the village where we would stay overnight should be manageable.  He found a tree limb and fashioned a staff/walking stick that I used to negotiate the trail.  I'm grateful for his help because the third day was great.  Lars, Camilla and Dav went hiking while I tended my knee.  After dinner, but before Dav returned from an extended hike, Lars, Camilla and I were convinced by several village women that a massage would be the perfect relaxer.   We agreed.  In our hut, the masseuses, their children and some of their pets gave Lanna massages to the three of us.  Heavenly.

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Day 3:  Rafting - The day started out rainy.  After a while, the rain subsided providing an opportunity to enjoy some spectacular scenery.

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