Of all the places we stopped on our Thailand Road trip Sangkhlaburi was the most unique. Resting along the Myanmar boarder, Sangkhlaburi is a quiet town hosting a refugee camp, a few markets and for the most untouched land. This is a ways off the typical tourist route so if you decide to visit-expect a few adventures. It was interesting learning about Burma and what is going on there. If you haven't heard much about their history please look it up. I remember a Burmese Princess who came and spoke to our school. I thought she was so beautiful and refined. But I also remember feeling angry at the world when she told us how she went from being a princess without any worries to seeing her husband killed and being put on house arrest over night. I was ignorant of world affairs at the time but her story inspired me to learn about other countries and to hear their stories. This tiny county should not be overlooked. Although we did not have time to experience Burma (now know as Myanmar) this trip, we did eat the most delightful Burmese tea and nut salad. I have never experienced such flavors as found in that simple little dish. I only wish I knew what was in and where I could find it in New York.
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| *oh rainy days* |
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| *I really like them* |
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| *one of my favorite things in Thailand is the way the monk's orange robe adds color to the landscape* |
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| *a perfect tower* |
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| *another gem on the side of the road* |
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| *we learned what maximum capacity looks like* |
It was in this town where we learned that packing clothes that dry quickly is really key because sometimes everything you own may just get soaked in a freak rainstorm!
