Tiger Temple!

Early Saturday morning a group of GVI volunteers ventured out to the Tiger Temple near Krabi town. The goal was to catch the morning sun, avoid the heat and observe the monks' morning rituals before making the 1,237 step climb to the top.

 After exploring the temple grounds, a few brave (and fit) souls made their attempt at the top and were rewarded by 360 degree views of the province. After catching their breath and enjoying the view, they began their descent and were congratulated by a group of menacing-looking monkeys on the way down. Thankfully, the troop passed without incident and our trekkers continued safely to the bottom. 

 

The others, who opted to avoid two days of post-Tiger Temple soreness, chose to spend their morning on the rainforest walk. In addition to massive banyan trees, they strolled past the monks' dwelling and explored the caves behind the temple site. After a relaxing walk, they caught up with the others and headed in to Krabi for a delicious meal. 

Tiger Temple!