Felix River Kwai

On the first day we hired a moped, we were staying out of town in the luxury Felix River Kwai resort (with a hair dryer!!). We spent a couple of lazy days relaxing by the pool and soaking up the sun. On the second night we had dinner al fresco in the ...

We left Bangkok in the morning and after a few hours drive we arrived in Kanchanaburi, the site of the infamous Bridge over the river Kwai. Unfortunately neither of us were 100% sure as to why the bridge was as famous as what it was, this didn't stop us ...

... the POW cemetary where we read many of the testimonials on the gravestones. Before lunch we spent a few hours at the Bridge over the river Kwai (or Kwae in Thai). Made so famous by the film by the same name, it did not disappoint. Amazing feelings as ...

... out along one street where food stalls share space with the honda garage - mechanics next to cooking.  We stayed at the hotel Felix which had signs everywhere not to open any windows or doors due to the copious amounts of mossies due to the copious ...

... arms, standing on my foot in the process. I stepped back into Mel. Luckily all OK. Back and bus and to hotel. The 'Felix River Kwai Resort' in Kanchanaburi. It was a welcome sight, until we saw the size of it. Unbelievably huge. We got key and found our ...

... giving you a full account of what happened. It was horrible.  We then climbed into some Long Boats and motored up the River Kwai to see the famous Bridge Over The River Kwai from the river.  Here we disembarked and were able to walk ...

Day of WW II history, elephant riding, river rafting, Bridge over the River Kwai and the Death ...

... was quite easy to find.  Driving here was much less chaotic then Bkk and I actually found it kind of enjoyable.  The River Kwai area was beautiful.  Our hotel was on a sprawling corner right next to the bridge.  It was perfect.  ...

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