Coming from the west, there is a natural love for the words “national park” so we look for them everywhere. They never disappoint. This land has been set aside as a large rain-forest area (now in dry season) for wild elephants and tigers to roam. . . We saw lizards and monkeys and heard lots of bird calls during our visit to the lake. And, of course, more chances to kayak.
We decided on the lake tour because it got us deep into the park’s heart. The karst stones here remind people of the Halong Bay in Vietnam. Our last stop on this trip is so similar to our first stop. We have come full circle. Though far from seeing it all, we certainly have covered most of the highlights of Thailand and SE Asia for that matter.