I am very fortunate to have visited numerous wondrous parts of this big extensive world. Some are lovely, some are stunning, but once in a while, you will visit a spot that is so surreal and magical, it will take your breath away. These are the moments when I start to doubt my denial of a creator.
Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand is one of those places.
I had heard that this was an amazing setting, and hailed as one of the oldest evergreen rainforests on the planet, with towering limestone mountains. waterfalls, caves, lakes and an abudance of wildlife.
After relating to one of my good friends, the wonders of this area, we agreed it was worth a visit. A couple of days later, we were making our way to the central Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok where we boarded the overnight train which would take us to Surat Thani.
(Post data:-I will pause here to say:- That should you decide to travel by train in Thailand; Please take warm clothing, as the air-con is so ridiculously cold that by the time you reach your destination you will have turned into an enormous block of ice)

After alighting from the train, we caught a local bus to reach the proximity of the bamboo forest and our lodgings.
We arrived at Misty Morning Resort which we discovered to our delight was set in a splendid tropical garden hosting a profusion of multicoloured flowers. We felt like we had been transported to paradise! Oh, what perfect peace and tranquillity and a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Thailand’s capital.
After checking into our stunning bungalow, we immediately went to reception and booked for the following day to visit the fabulous Cheow Larn Lake Khaosok.
Early the next morning found us boarding the mini-van alongside a small group of multi nationalities. The ride to the lake took us approximately two and a half hours, but the scenery on the way was positively captivating, and before we realized it, we were at our destination.
As we alighted from the bus, waiting for us, was the remarkable lake in all its magnificent splendour. We boarded the boat and headed out to explore the respendent scenery .
When faced with the miracle of nature, something stirs within and fills me with overwhelming respect and love for our wondrous planet.