We went to Cave Lodge which is a bit remote from anything else. From the small town of Sappon we had only one way to get there....we each hoppped on a motorcycle taxi (unbelievable how they fit our backpacks and extra bags and us on back...but we did make it there. i had my eyes closed the entire way. This lodge was recommended by Al's friend Henry so we had to see it. It is beautifully situated in the midst of the main trekking area. We were able to do daily treks and get back to our bugalows by dark each day which was a nice plus....and we didn't have to back pack. We made wonderful friends while there and enjoyed the peacefullness. Great hammock for reading and napping! Took a day trek with our friends Lena and Alex up to the Karen tribe village where we found a guide to take us up to the caves beyond...guides are necessary here for some treks. We would never have made it. Beautiful Cave...even though I am timid about it I went in and enjoyed the experience...very long. Took us about 30 minutes to go to the end then another 30 to get back out.
They next day I trekked with Lena and Alex while Al rode the mountain bike into Sappon and the ATM. That night we visited Thom Lod, the big cave which puts on an incredible night show. Swallows swarm by the thousands outside above the cave and twilight then at sunset they swram into the cave...and bats fly out. Many people like to come here for this strange show.
This picture is of our guide for the 1st cave.
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