BUA TONG WATERFALL

The Bua Tong Waterfall (also referred to as the Sticky Waterfall) is located approximately 45 kilometers north of Chiang Mai. With our fellow thespians Angela, E.J, Shelley, Karen, Ian and Charlotte, we spent a fantastic Sunday at this relatively secluded area. For some reason it seems to have stayed off the tourist map, leaving us ample room to play.

At the top of the falls is an area like a small park where people set up little spots to eat, drink and socialize. There is no cost to get in and they even sell food and drink there. We were able to buy beer and Sangsom (Thai rum) which was fortunate because it was election day in Chiang Mai and the sale of alcohol was banned for a 30 hour period. Yes, people were able to sit in a public area drinking alcohol and no one was injured, maimed, scarred or killed. Take that, Ribfest at Zwick’s Island! (Canada is without doubt one of the greatest countries in the world but the liquor laws are archaic and absurd.)

But enough pontificating. Back to the waterfall. There are four levels to the waterfall and it is possible to actually walk down through the flowing water even though it is quite steep in parts. The limestone rocks have been perfectly smoothed over by the running water and have a “sticky” feeling, making the footing secure. From the top area there is a drop of approximately 50 feet to an area of flat rocks and that pattern continues for two more levels. You can stand at the bottom of a rock and have the water cascade over top of you, a sort of Sticky Falls shower. An amazing feeling.

Every once in a while you have one of those days where there is a feeling of complete joy and freedom, untouched by the multitude of troubles in our world. A short break from reality in a sense. Sunday at Bua Tong was just such a day.

Until next time ………….

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