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Hike to White Karen village, Mae Wang, Thailand travel blog
Hike to White Karen village
Feb 9, 2007

... off the trail for a nature break and as I was returning to the group I saw one of the things Nikki had come to northern Thailand to see -- orchids growing in the wild! I called her over and exhausted though she was, she managed a big smile for the camera ...

A travel blog entry by jillgiese
White Karen Village, Mae Wang, Thailand travel blog
White Karen Village
Feb 9, 2007

We arrived in the White Karen village in the early evening and preparations were happening for the wedding. A 23-year-old man was marrying a 17 or 18-year old woman (we weren't clear on her exact age). Evidently the tradition among this village (not sure ...

A travel blog entry by jillgiese
Journey to the Jungle, Mae Wang, Thailand travel blog
Journey to the Jungle
Feb 9, 2007

... erode tribal customs to some degree. However, because they have become so important to tourism (a huge industry in Thailand), the government has started reviewing and sometimes improving their policies toward these peoples. I definitely approached our trip ...

A travel blog entry by jillgiese
Our travel companions, Mae Wang, Thailand travel blog
Our travel companions
Feb 9, 2007

I'll take a moment and describe our travel partners on this trip. Ahmit, the Israeli guy I already mentioned. He is 20 and is traveling for a couple of months before heading back to Israel to be recruited into the army for 4-5 years. He speaks perfect ...

A travel blog entry by jillgiese
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