The Great Adventure

While I feel that my post-first-trip life has been quite an adventure, the real one begins tomorrow when Leslie and I depart from the US, layover in Tokyo and arrive in Bangkok, Thailand. Here's what we will be doing each day:

Day 1 Bangkok	Dive into dynamic Bangkok and explore all the fantastic sights, smells and sounds this amazing city offers.
Days 2-3 River Kwai	Gain an insight into the perilous lives of the POWs on a ride on the notorious Death Railway or a visit to the JEATH War Museum. Why not check out the stunning Erawan Falls?
Days 4-5 Ayuthaya/Chiang Mai	Discover the ancient ruins and temples of Ayuthaya, one-time capital of ancient Siam and now treasured World Heritage site. An overnight train then takes us to Chiang Mai with its happening night bazaar and great restaurants.
Days 6-8 Hilltribe Trek	Colourful ethnic minorities reside in the hills of northern Thailand. Meet many of these friendly tribespeople on the hilltribe trek and enjoy an elephant ride or an exhilarating bamboo raft trip.
Day 9 Chiang Mai	Continue the Chiang Mai experience with a traditional Thai massage, experiment with Thai cooking or find bargains at the night bazaar.
Days 10-11 Chiang Rai	Chill out on the banks of the Kok River in the picturesque rural town of Tha Ton before boarding a local boat for a trip down to Chiang Rai.
Day 12 Golden Triangle	Head into the infamous Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Burma collide and maybe take a boat ride down the mighty Mekong River.
Days 13-15 Bangkok	Return to Chiang Mai after some heavy duty travelling and then it's onward bound for Bangkok. Hit the streets of this vibrant city and discover why Khao San Road is such a well known travellers' hangout.