Kanchanaburi

Cat and me went to Kanchanaburi - it is a provincial town in central thailand. The city is "famous" because of the film "the bridge over the river Kwai". Here the japanese build with Prisoners of war and forced labour the famous railways that connected Burma with Thailand in order to exploit the oil fields in Burma. Thousands of people died during the construction of this railway. So we went to the cemetries and museums. Apart from that rather sad part of history this region has the biggest natural parks in Thailand. I will have to come back because it takes far more days to discover this place - the nature here is very impressive. Will come back after Ko Chang - as I have to go back to Bangkok tomorrow and Cat is leaving for Australia to earn some money there.

Today we also have been to a small monastery that is known for the Tigers they have tamed. Was quite interesting but in the end a bit too touristic. Already planning my first steps into teaching English in small poor villages. That will be a great experience - after I have collected some experience in teaching - I will get a job in a school with richer Thai children just to earn some money and will continue to teach poor kids in my free time. In every hostel I am you can find brochures about schools seeking people that teach English. It is all so easy going... and I am happy that I can give something back to this nation!

Mounara