We had a lazy morning this morning because we'd arranged to go on a trip this afternoon, but we weren't being picked up until about 1.30pm. After breakfast we took a walk down into the town and Nikki used the internet whilst I went off in search of an English news paper (i'd had a text from Wilksi saying that City had won again - and wanted to read about it). We got back to the guest house just in time to have quick showers before our mini-bus left.The excursion we'd booked was to the Tiger Temple, which is about an hour away from Kanchanaburi. The place started off as a monastery for Monks, but wildlife started wandering into the grounds. Pretty soon they were taking in TIGERS that had been rescued from poachers. Now, every day, the tigers are released and the visitors can walk amongst them and pet them... we couldn't wait!
As expected, the tigers were HUGE! Luckily, they're fine with human contact because of their interaction with the monks and because it's really hot, they just veg out in the sun. Some people say they must be drugged, but when I was about to stroke one and he happened to roll over, I was pulled away pretty sharpish - so I don't know!
This evening we had some food in a restaurant closer to the guest house and then played frisbee on the huge lawn outside our hut, before relaxing in front of the TV. We got speaking to one guy, called Paul, who, when recognising that we were from Bristol, told us that his Dad was also from Bristol. He was born and raised in Horfield... but is a MAD Bristol City fan - Rock On Paul's Dad!
And for my next trick, I shall put my head inside this huge tiger's mouth... NOT!
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