Today is our last day in Kanchanaburi before we set off for Bangkok and then an overnight bus to Koh Samui. We hadn't quite realised how much there was to do here but have managed to fit quite a bit in! Yesterday we went on a day trip that we had booked through apple guesthouse where we are staying (a definite must if you're in this part of the world!). Our guide was one of the girls that had greeted us at reception when we arrived, her name is Top! After collec...

We are now in Kanchanaburi (the river Kwai) having arrived last night and as soon as we sat foot in the place a storm started! We arrived at our hotel and it was right on the river, three hundred metres walk from the famous bridge. Not being put off by the weather we went for a swim until the lightening set in and then it was time for a shower, a walk to the bridge and some grub! We couldn't believe how close the bridge was to our room! Although it doesn't look l...