After conking out at the river camp we headed onwards to our date with adventure! White water rafting on the river, something I have never done before, so why not try it in the middle of nowhere with relatively little health and safety . . .
We are now back down the mountain, having steadily descended the day before and we’re heading to the river.
On route we spot more elephants (always exciting) and a large discarded snake skin (not so cool – for me anyway)
Bit more of a scamble, a nice little beach and then we arrive riverside.
All looking rather sedate and lovely at the moment. .. .
Then we’re helmet on, quick demo of how to hold a paddle and what to do if we tip out of the boat, then we’re off!
Not too sure about it all to be honest . . .
Although I am not initially sure about the whole idea (as evidenced by the face above)
However I am soon overtaken by an adrenaline fuelled competitive streak that sees me force our boat of four, into a race with all other boats (with more people in them!) and we win!!!
After that we have a gentle float on a bamboo raft to finish off the day, before heading back to Chiang Mai.
By the way, here’s how cool we looked from the shore!!
