Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Side Trip

Hosting such a large number of volunteers can get a bit stressful so this weekend we all decided to take a break by hitting up the spectacular sights of the Emerald Pool and Hot Springs. We set off pretty early for the hour and a bit drive to our first destination of the day, splitting the group in two vans- one dealing with TC co-ordinator Apple and one with new staff member Rachael and her poor choice of music!

After suffering through 2runs of Taylor Swift music we finally arrived at our first destination Emerald Pool. A short stroll through a beautiful woodland scenery and listening to tales of swedish Johns shooting experience we came upon the Emerald Pool.

We all hurried to change out of our clothes and into our swim gear and dive into the crystal clear water that numerous locals were enjoying. Some quick splashes and we quickly had a full on water fight happening. Shoulder wars and attempted backflips led to some bruises and alot of Bellyflops and laughs.

But pretty soon the hunger pangs started setting in so it was on to our next destination for a quick lunch and then relaxing at the hot springs. The lunch was an experience. With many of our volunteers hoping to try authentic Thai dishes the food ranged from the usual spice to Hiccough inducing sweat food! Poor Australian Tom had to take a couple minutes to regroup.

As a little rain started pouring down upon us(It is Rainy Season after all!!) we quickly ran for the Hot springs. Formed into cavernous baths crashing down a waterfall the hot springs really do live up to their names. The water was hotter than expected and took a quick few minutes to really relax into-Hey we're used to cold showers nowadays! But once we settled in it was pure RELAXATION...

All in all exactly what was called for after a long week at GVI Thailand!

Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Side Trip