Mae Hong Son and Back to Bangkok - From One Jungle to Another

My last two days in Mae Hong Son province were beyond amazing! The eco-resort where I stayed cost the same as the horrible little place in town, but was so, so SO much better. They grow their own food, bake their own bread, had wonderful breakfast included and good food for dinner at the restaurant as well as two pools and sunset views! (You say a little of this in my last blog. The resort employs local hill tribe people and teach them skills (and vice versa). The soap in my bungalow was hand made and wrapped in bamboo strips to resemble a fish. I admired them and a couple of the ladies showed me how to make them. I, in turn, showed them how to make fish out of money! I think theirs were better! The resort was also right next to a park for hiking with a stream and several small waterfalls (which is where the jungle comes in). I hiked there twice and it was incredibly beautiful. I was the only person I saw for most of the day! One couple passed me after two hours of hiking but that was it! It was incredible. The only sounds were from the stream, some insects and many birds which were impossible to spot much less photograph! Smart little jungle birds! Thhe photo of me is in front of my favorite tree of the day. It was awesome! I then flew from the smallest airport I've ever seen on a prop plane back to Bangkok - the concrete jungle but a city of which I am quite fond for reasons ranging from the food, the great massages for under $10 and it is just different than any other city I've experienced - maybe the Buddhist influence? Anyway, here are a few photos and then onward . . .

And finally, the view from my room: a broader shot and a closer one of fireworks in honor of Valentine's Day!