18 May 2025
The destinations of the planned day trip would be described as not particularly interesting in retrospect and not recommended. Our driver (Sunny) has always made an effort; unfortunately, he also responded to extravagant special requests, as a result of which some unpaved side roads were sometimes driven 4 times !!!!! Extremely annoying for most fellow travelers; but 2 guests were desperate to stay at the mud pools and not be picked up until later. The small temple was a bust; should not be photographed from the outside. The staff on site were more likely to urge them to visit the small facility and pay the entrance fee. Also the visited market (with kava tasting) was not a highlight. Still - thanks again for the fruit snack. And one final note for the travelers who will be driving with Sunny in the future: the air conditioning in the car was always set to MAXIMUM (blower and cooling) despite our advice and request for reduction. This caused us the most severe cold in years.