Kanchanaburi city and the River Kwai a beautiful city with a lot of history a place that I had on my bucket-list to visit and the last weekend I was excited to be making this journey by train from Thonburi Railway Station, Bangkok, the train ride was going to be just under 3 hours departing at 8am from Thonburi Railway Station a 135km journey passing mountains and rice paddy fields and the cost of the train ticket from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi city was costing me a mere $3 US (100 Baht) could not complain about that.
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This is a wonderful way to get around, for sure! I love going by train unless I am going by the power of my own vehicle. Then I can stop anytime I want for a minute or an hour. The Death Railway Bridge and Rive Kwai is such a great shot. Then the story of all those deaths at construction and the shots of the rails, just perfect! Those cabins were awesome! For $25.00 that was a real steal! I wanted to jump through and share dinner with you and just to see those beautiful lotus flowers... stunning. It didn't surprise me one bit to see a temple there, I actually expected some type of temple for those that perished.
That was a pretty big Museum for the Vietnam War. The temples are so many and varied in Thailand. I am always in awe! The money tree has such a wonderful shape to it. Is that their real name? :) That certainly was a wonderful weekend! I just love going around with you! You make a fun time for all of us! This was a perfect post and I want to thank you for being a part of #MarketFriday! I cannot tell you how pleased I am to see so many participating every week. I have learned so much about the different cultures of the world, especially the small things that go unnoticed except by those looking for it. Life is interesting, wherever you are, whatever you are doing.
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Great post about our regular weekend getaway from Bangkok. It's a pity you didn't get to see the poignant and stunningly neat war cemetery there but you certainly got through everything else! If you do ever go again with your own transport, continue on the same road further west, you can get right into the mountains on the border with Burma and there are some amazing views up there.
Best wishes and once again, great post :-)
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Great photos. Thanks
this scenery with the River Kwai and the railway line, its a little bit like in a movie;)