Bangkok 2008 Day 102: The Amazing Race (Part 2)- Erawan Falls, Srinakarin Dam, Bridge Over River Kwai

The next day was free and easy day. The rally was on for only a day and we had the next day all to ourselves. Took the opportunity to do some sightseeing.

Woke up at 5.30am. Went for breakfast at 7.30am - 8am. Left the resort officially at 9am I think. Our next destination was Erawan waterfall located in Kanchanaburi province (Where we were already at).



It was nearly an hour drive to the falls. There were quite a lot of coffee shops there and we made orders. The food would then be delivered to the falls where we picnic'ed.

Beautiful lush forest path.

After 10 minutes of walking, we could hear the sound of a stream. This is the first one we came across.

Erawan waterfall consists of 7-tier falls. This being the zeroth if not mistaken.

The water is so clear you can even see fishies.

This is the first tier

Approaching 2nd tier falls. On the right you could see thai colleagues setting up the picnic spot.

2nd tier falls contains the biggest pool area and the most accessible. This is where the masses concentrated.

Changing rooms?

Yums yums* I didn't eat much because I was frightened of getting tummy aches. I already had 3 day constipation, didn't want to overload when still in 1/3 way of the trip.

Originally I didn't want to get wet. Because I didn't have enough clothes with me. But then again decided to jump in anyway when the falls just seemed too good to miss out. There's a small opening behind the falls and we climbed up the rock formations and just chilled there.

Spent a whole lot of time here. We played catch, jumping off each other's shoulders etc. Even getting our feet nibbled by fishes! Yes, there were a whole lot of fishes swimming with us.

The water was clear, but it was a tad salty. >.<


Next destination was to the Srinakarin dam (If not mistaken the biggest dam in thailand) just half hour drive from the falls.

The dam

The other side of the dam.

Road along the dam.

There's a small park at the other side of the dam. The air is fresher here and it's got a serene view.

Next destination, The Bridge over River Kwai. There's historical significance to this place. The bridge actually carries a railway track.

The place is full of food outlets and packed with tourists.

Crossing over to the other side. Occasionally trains would pass through, but we are able to stand on the side platforms built especially for pedestrians when the train crosses. Trains would normally go very slow when crossing.

A boat pulling a dinner booth.

Yeah made it to the other side!

Final destination, dinner at Phra Pratom Chedi (Biggest chedi in Thailand) located in the Nakhon Pathom province on our way back from Kanchanaburi.

The Chedi.

Lots and lots and lots of food stall as far as the eye can see.

The highlight of the evening is there's this ice-cream stall. And a old man who operates it. From time to time he would do a show. That evening I got to see him hurl a scoop of ice-cream high high up into the air and a spectator would catch it with a serving cup. See the video below.



I reached my service apartment at about 10pm. Was so beat that I zzz'ed straight away, after showering of course, I could still smell the erawan river smell on me.