Brings back good memories Thanks Karl. First time I climbed it 2010 on the way down l was talking to a Thai man who worked on the mountain he told me he climbed up it three or four times a day then he pulled up his trouser leg and he had a wooden leg from the knee down.
It can be very humbling when you find out what some of the locals do can't it? The most humbling is thinking about the people who built these places. cheers
and add those who make for a pleasant memorable outing. I'm wondering about the lady cooking and her struggles to make ends meet. Karl's previous date's visit might have been lack of visitors due to COVID. glad she toughed it out and stayed with it.
Actually I do find that place totally rewarding. it's unusual in that it's a mainstream tourist destination but on the other hand there is no easy way to get up there. Yean, I thought the lady carrying the kitten up there was a nice story. Cheers
@@karlsthailand we’re ow back home in San Francisco…..hopefully we will be making our move this time next year! Depending on what the tax law is like for ex-pats😱
Great stuff Karl brought back memories when I went up about 8 years ago could sure do with a lick of paint now at the top looked a lot better when I went up
@@karlsthailand We took the main trail Kew Mae Pan , it had been reported earlier that there was frost on top of the mountain and there was , because of that it was very busy which really took away some of the adventure and pleasure you can achieve when there are only a handful of souls dragging themselves up a mountain.
the quote about preparation reminded me, do thailand gyms have Stairmaster machines? that would seem to be ideal for a day with Karl. they might even count the # of steps. I only recall setting a timer for duration of exercise. the bicycles had adjustments easy-to-difficult tension and speed to simulate different course difficulties. these might work nicely.
Some of them do have those machines but not that many. Although they are great inventions I prefer to just go out walking and include a few hills lol. I guess they're great for people with limited time. Cheers
Fabulous vids Karl . Thanks mate . I've been reliving my 86-87 stay for 5 months at My Place in Sri Bumphen. Some of the characters in the vids I knew - Daeng , Kenny , and other faces . Lek the new owner and his Swiss wife Christina had just refurbed My Place . I was the first to stay in my room - new bedding , clean and fresh corner room on the 3rd floor .50 Baht a night . I wasn't scamming anything , mostly tokin' jazz cigars , helped a few folk out from time to time , did work on a few films as extra , and Kenny never really put it on me , but he was a nice guy .I was a bit shocked though seeing the trophy wall at his flat full of dickpics . I kinda was wary of him .after that , but he actually stopped me from getting a hiding from a large Kiwi one day , so I have a good regard for Kenny . We got paid 600baht for doing those extra roles - it was 3 days living . Cheers mate .
That’s great that you were there at the same time and remember some of the characters I talked about. I’m so happy I never got to see Kenny’s ‘trophy’ pics lol. Cheers
Amazing cheers Karl Oct 2019 when I was in Krabi this was on my bucket list, but due to too many heavy nights I never did it, I wish I had as I think it'd kill me now. A year later my sister and her husband visited he said no way, so she went on her own, only to find, once at the top, her hubby had her phone and camera, so no photos 😢
That story's so funny in a cruel way Paul, getting all the way up there and not being able to take pictures. I do love the fact that you can't 'cheat' going up there. Cheers
Certainly feel it next day on the legs and don’t mention them monkeys to me ha. Just finished touring around northern issan- Wat Phu Tok was something different I enjoyed that one. Cheers for the vids home tomorrow back in a few months.
Thank you Karl, but how did the Thai workers get all the building materials too the top of the mountain fantastic willpower from the Thai people, thank you for the video.
unsolicited words for Karl's climbing mates. getting in for a heart stress test wouldn't be a bad idea as a pre-step for these adventures. years ago, I got a clue wading up a slight Incline hill coming out of water. I barely made it, out of breath and feeliing dizzy. weeks later I had my heart attack. angioplasty on blocked arteries was my condition.
Watching the day back it was a wise move to turn back for me - that was probably the hardest hike of the week all I needed was a cold drink but the monkeys stole it out my bag opened it and drank the lot 😂
Yes John, shame you couldn't have been with us but you made the right choice. My first lesson about dem damn monkeys cost me more than a cold drink lol. I lost a high tech head-light that cost me $100. Cheers
I still cannot get my brain around how the modern type of Thai thinking allows all those communications towers to be set up on such a sacred site like this, and especially how they are built higher than the main Budda's head too. Once upon a time it would have been totally sacrilegious to even contemplate such goings on. Oh well, suspect the perpetrators made a big enough donation to get the nod on these ones. And what lovely views too, been a good while since we were in Krabi. Must add it to the bucket list.
I know what you mean, it does spoil it a bit but then ther existing stairway would definitely make locating and servicing it there an easier task. It's definitely worth a visit and you'll certainly feel that you have earned that view. Cheers
Do you know what? I’m pretty sure we did too tbh and on my previous trip back in 2021. I don’t know what I was thinking when I put that line in as a subtitle. Cheers
That looked like hard work, but very rewarding Karl. You should have put John on your shoulder like the lady did with that cat! That was an early start the next day, I'll bet you had to take it easy with the beers after this one...Did John clean the car by the way? lol
That's hilarious Mark. We went to Ao Nang after and had a couple but we took it easy that night as we had a very early start the next day. And no, he never did clean the car, actuallly I think it took us a while to find it again after, it's a lot busier than my last trip. Cheers
Why is Buddha depicted as having Blue eyes in some instances, i did some research and "some" theories are he was from the North as in Northman/Norse or Russian but that doesn't make sense as why would Asia take on the Beliefs of a Foreigner, but there were several religions before Buddhism. We will never know i guess, some weird and wonderful things have happened in our past thats for sure, the Indians have some wild Granite carvings in their old temples. ie a man riding a Bicycle, someone using a eyeglass etc etc.
I believe that in some cultures it represents spiritual enlightenment and wisdom and it is probably meant to be more of a symbolic representation than an attempt at an accurate portrayal of his physical appearance.
I don’t think you’re the only ones who have ever turned back lol. Yes, Kitty ended up on quite a journey. That lady wanted to take it back to the UK with her too!
I've never had any problems with them beyond them stealing a couple of thing lol. If you don't have any food or drink visible and walk with confidence they just leave you alone. There is one video I did a few years ago where I let them crawl over me but the monkeys at that place are more used to human contact so I trusted them more. They frequent a lot of places I visit and I never see them as a reason not to go. Cheers
Brings back good memories Thanks Karl. First time I climbed it 2010 on the way down l was talking to a Thai man who worked on the mountain he told me he climbed up it three or four times a day then he pulled up his trouser leg and he had a wooden leg from the knee down.
It can be very humbling when you find out what some of the locals do can't it? The most humbling is thinking about the people who built these places. cheers
Another epic climb. Amazing how much effort the Thais put into constructing these places.
and add those who make for a pleasant memorable outing. I'm wondering about the lady cooking and her struggles to make ends meet. Karl's previous date's visit might have been lack of visitors due to COVID. glad she toughed it out and stayed with it.
Cheers, yes it never fails to amaze either.
Tough climb up those steps. Another worthwhile climb though. Cool little cat.
Actually I do find that place totally rewarding. it's unusual in that it's a mainstream tourist destination but on the other hand there is no easy way to get up there. Yean, I thought the lady carrying the kitten up there was a nice story. Cheers
Another great adventure Karl thankyou.
Awesome 👌
My pleasure Bernard. Cheers
The views are amazingly beautiful Karl! Thank you for taking us along 😊
My pleasure Marietta, you're currently down that way yourself aren't you? Cheers
@@karlsthailand we’re ow back home in San Francisco…..hopefully we will be making our move this time next year! Depending on what the tax law is like for ex-pats😱
@mariettathornton5924 ok Marietta, it looked like you had a great trip anyway
Great stuff Karl brought back memories when I went up about 8 years ago could sure do with a lick of paint now at the top looked a lot better when I went up
Cheers, perhaps they can’t get decorators who are willing to to carry their kit up there lol.
Thanks a lot Karl&Co. Enjoyed the the trip together with you guys although I can even feel my legs hurt☺.
Glad you enjoyed it! We cfouldn't affors to have our legs hurting as we had a tough one coming up the next day lol. Cheers
That looked amazing especially the views at the top and the decent down the yellow steps it looked great
Thank you for sharing this with us
My pleasure Mark. Definitely a rewarding experience for those able/willing to put in the energy to see it. Cheers
Good video. I enjoyed it.
Cheers Si, hope you are well
Uncle Karl ! Great video !
Glad you enjoyed it Sam lol. Cheers
Great video mate
Thanks Nigel
Great vid again Karl!🙂
Glad you enjoyed it and thyanks
Beautiful Krabi❤
It is indeed. Cheers
Another great vid cheers
Thank you Kevin Cheers!
Hey Karl . Thanks again for the awesome adventure video.
Brett and i still talk about an adventure woth you sometime .All the best mate .
My pleasure. I’d love to do something with you guys sometime. Brett has been a long time supporter of my channel. Hope you are well. Cheers
Thanks for another awesome video Karl. In another beautiful place. Great seeing you living so well out there! Keep it up. Bw Jazz son of rob
Great to hear from you Jazz. It's not all adventure here but it's a place where I virtually never feel bored. Regards to Rob and Zen
Walked up there last month.
Was the hardest thing I have ever done and almost gave up but so glad I did it..
I love the fact that you have to earn that view. Well done for not giving up. Cheers
Quite impressive Carl!
Thanks, you have to earn that view but it's certainly worthwhile. Cheers
Nice to see the weathered 3 musketeers again. It is more difficult than you think if the step height increases. well done boys💪
Thanks Anders. Sure, it's tough but it's very rewarding, I really enjoy the Tiger Cave Temple
Climbed Doi Inthanon Thailand's Highest Mountain Last Month ..But That Climb Youve Just Done Looks a Lot Harder..Well Done !.
It's certainly nowhere near as high as Doi Inthanon. There are a few trails around there. Which one did you take? Cheers
@@karlsthailand We took the main trail Kew Mae Pan , it had been reported earlier that there was frost on top of the mountain and there was , because of that it was very busy which really took away some of the adventure and pleasure you can achieve when there are only a handful of souls dragging themselves up a mountain.
Nice one Cus!,
Thanks! Who are you? Lee?
the quote about preparation reminded me, do thailand gyms have Stairmaster machines? that would seem to be ideal for a day with Karl. they might even count the # of steps. I only recall setting a timer for duration of exercise. the bicycles had adjustments easy-to-difficult tension and speed to simulate different course difficulties. these might work nicely.
Some of them do have those machines but not that many. Although they are great inventions I prefer to just go out walking and include a few hills lol. I guess they're great for people with limited time. Cheers
Fabulous vids Karl . Thanks mate . I've been reliving my 86-87 stay for 5 months at My Place in Sri Bumphen. Some of the characters in the vids I knew - Daeng , Kenny , and other faces . Lek the new owner and his Swiss wife Christina had just refurbed My Place . I was the first to stay in my room - new bedding , clean and fresh corner room on the 3rd floor .50 Baht a night . I wasn't scamming anything , mostly tokin' jazz cigars , helped a few folk out from time to time , did work on a few films as extra , and Kenny never really put it on me , but he was a nice guy .I was a bit shocked though seeing the trophy wall at his flat full of dickpics . I kinda was wary of him .after that , but he actually stopped me from getting a hiding from a large Kiwi one day , so I have a good regard for Kenny . We got paid 600baht for doing those extra roles - it was 3 days living .
Cheers mate .
That’s great that you were there at the same time and remember some of the characters I talked about. I’m so happy I never got to see Kenny’s ‘trophy’ pics lol. Cheers
Amazing cheers Karl
Oct 2019 when I was in Krabi this was on my bucket list, but due to too many heavy nights I never did it, I wish I had as I think it'd kill me now.
A year later my sister and her husband visited he said no way, so she went on her own, only to find, once at the top, her hubby had her phone and camera, so no photos 😢
That story's so funny in a cruel way Paul, getting all the way up there and not being able to take pictures. I do love the fact that you can't 'cheat' going up there. Cheers
Certainly feel it next day on the legs and don’t mention them monkeys to me ha.
Just finished touring around northern issan- Wat Phu Tok was something different I enjoyed that one. Cheers for the vids home tomorrow back in a few months.
Nice one! As you know I love Phu Tok and that whole area has so much to offer. Have a good trip home, a few months isn't long. Cheers
Thank you Karl, but how did the Thai workers get all the building materials too the top of the mountain fantastic willpower from the Thai people, thank you for the video.
Indeed. I was just replying to someone else how humbling it is to think of the people who helped construct these place. My pleasure, cheers
That was tough, but not as tough as the next one 😃
Sure. I think this one was more photogenic on the day vbut the next was more of an adventure. Cheers
unsolicited words for Karl's climbing mates. getting in for a heart stress test wouldn't be a bad idea as a pre-step for these adventures. years ago, I got a clue wading up a slight Incline hill coming out of water. I barely made it, out of breath and feeliing dizzy. weeks later I had my heart attack. angioplasty on blocked arteries was my condition.
Yes Donald, none of us are getting any younger. Would you believe I'm planning on going up even more stairs this weekend? Cheers
Watching the day back it was a wise move to turn back for me - that was probably the hardest hike of the week all I needed was a cold drink but the monkeys stole it out my bag opened it and drank the lot 😂
Yes John, shame you couldn't have been with us but you made the right choice. My first lesson about dem damn monkeys cost me more than a cold drink lol. I lost a high tech head-light that cost me $100. Cheers
I still cannot get my brain around how the modern type of Thai thinking allows all those communications towers to be set up on such a sacred site like this, and especially how they are built higher than the main Budda's head too. Once upon a time it would have been totally sacrilegious to even contemplate such goings on.
Oh well, suspect the perpetrators made a big enough donation to get the nod on these ones.
And what lovely views too, been a good while since we were in Krabi. Must add it to the bucket list.
I know what you mean, it does spoil it a bit but then ther existing stairway would definitely make locating and servicing it there an easier task. It's definitely worth a visit and you'll certainly feel that you have earned that view. Cheers
Awesome but definitely looks like one I will not be doing! think I would have a heart attack before I got to the top of that one😊
You witness a fair bit of suffering on the way up there Keith, cheers.
I can’t believe I’ve not been there after staying krabi 5-6 times
Look at it positively, after 5 or 6 visits you still have something you haven't done yet to look forward to. Cheers
I think I paid farang tax to enter, near the food there is a small booth on the left
50 baht
Do you know what? I’m pretty sure we did too tbh and on my previous trip back in 2021. I don’t know what I was thinking when I put that line in as a subtitle. Cheers
That looked like hard work, but very rewarding Karl. You should have put John on your shoulder like the lady did with that cat! That was an early start the next day, I'll bet you had to take it easy with the beers after this one...Did John clean the car by the way? lol
That's hilarious Mark. We went to Ao Nang after and had a couple but we took it easy that night as we had a very early start the next day. And no, he never did clean the car, actuallly I think it took us a while to find it again after, it's a lot busier than my last trip. Cheers
Why is Buddha depicted as having Blue eyes in some instances, i did some research and "some" theories are he was from the North as in Northman/Norse or Russian but that doesn't make sense as why would Asia take on the Beliefs of a Foreigner, but there were several religions before Buddhism. We will never know i guess, some weird and wonderful things have happened in our past thats for sure, the Indians have some wild Granite carvings in their old temples. ie a man riding a Bicycle, someone using a eyeglass etc etc.
I believe that in some cultures it represents spiritual enlightenment and wisdom and it is probably meant to be more of a symbolic representation than an attempt at an accurate portrayal of his physical appearance.
Wow we gave up midway. The weather was not helping whatsoever 😂
Little Simba has seen more of the view than us
I don’t think you’re the only ones who have ever turned back lol. Yes, Kitty ended up on quite a journey. That lady wanted to take it back to the UK with her too!
"Promo sm"
I think I know what you mean lol
Are those monkeys dangerous or not? is it okay to pet them or? haha my water
I've never had any problems with them beyond them stealing a couple of thing lol. If you don't have any food or drink visible and walk with confidence they just leave you alone. There is one video I did a few years ago where I let them crawl over me but the monkeys at that place are more used to human contact so I trusted them more. They frequent a lot of places I visit and I never see them as a reason not to go. Cheers