With the opportunity of joining a Khao Sok Lake Group Tour Experience last week, we got the chance to visit the fascinating Nam Taloo Cave and stay at TonToey Raft House, one of the oldest raft houses on the lake!

The first day we started with a History in Khao Sok National Park Communistsvisit to the Nam Talu Cave, which we heard is over 500 meters long and in total darkness. First we had to make it there. During the hike we crossed a small river several times which was a welcome cooling for the feet. Those who were skillful enough could try to swing on a Liana vine over the river and keep their feet dry!

But we knew our feet would get wet anyway, since the Nam Talu cave was formed by the river itself and had a river running through it. Another interesting fact about the cave is that it was used as a hideout for a group of student activists between 1975 - 1982. These communist insurgents, in disagreement with the Thai government, were able to hold off the army for seven years. They also prevented loggers, miners and hunters from exploiting the area and therefore contributed to the preservation of the beautiful National Park we still find today. On the hike to the cave we passed some shelters, holes in the ground covered with bamboo roofs, which served as stash for the communists.