Bamboo rafting was next on our itinerary and it required us to wear some really silly hats! 6 of us from the tour boarded one raft in pairs and the two drivers (one up front, one at the back) pushed us off with their bamboo sticks. The ride was more of a cruise as we gently rode down the river passing green countryside, reeds and a waterfall. The many small houses we saw were actually occupied and I found it hard to imagine living in such isolation. It would definitely be very peaceful.
At one stage Jono got to have a go at pushing the boat. We noticed the other raft from our tour group was doing the same. A scream caught our attention as we saw one of the bamboo poles splash into the water in front of the raft and down the river, at quite a fast pace. The race was on to catch their pole. The poor driver at the back of their raft had to work hard and after a minute they had it safely back on the raft, not to be passed to the girl again!
After a half an hour cruise we reached our destination...a small village. We were quickly ushered through market stalls full of brightly coloured bags, bottle holders, necklaces and clothing. I stopped and bought a bag with embroidered elephants on it. It is very cute.
Bamboo rafting was next on our itinerary and it required us to wear some really silly hats! 6 of us from the tour boarded one raft in pairs and the two drivers (one up front, one at the back) pushed us off with their bamboo sticks. The ride was more of a cruise as we gently rode down the river passing green countryside, reeds and a waterfall. The many small houses we saw were actually occupied and I found it hard to imagine living in such isolation. It would definitely be very peaceful. 
At one stage Jono got to have a go at pushing the boat. We noticed the other raft from our tour group was doing the same. A scream caught our attention as we saw one of the bamboo poles splash into the water in front of the raft and down the river, at quite a fast pace. The race was on to catch their pole. The poor driver at the back of their raft had to work hard and after a minute they had it safely back on the raft, not to be passed to the girl again!
After a half an hour cruise we reached our destination...a small village. We were quickly ushered through market stalls full of brightly coloured bags, bottle holders, necklaces and clothing. I stopped and bought a bag with embroidered elephants on it. It is very cute. 
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