That's what I thought the taxi driver was asking when he said did we want to see some long necks. For the uninitiated, a long neck in Australia is a 750ml bottle of beer, called long neck because the neck of the bottle is long, as opposed to a stubbie, which is a smaller bottle of beer. I'll do a little internet research and find out their real name. (eidted: they are from the Karen tribe in Myanmar) From what I understand, they are from over the border in Myanmar (Burma) but get harassed by the government so they have fled over the border to Thailand where the govt offers them protection but not much else.
I also just read, but cannot confirm this as fact, that the rings (actually a spiral which gets added to over time and not rings at all) do not actually extend the length of the neck but work by putting downward pressure on the collar bones and rib cage (they can weigh about 5 or 6 kg's) and stunting their growth, giving the appearance of a long neck.
Steve
aztecan:
Well Steve, from the photo you certainly know how to handle a long trunk! ::)
The photos are wonderful! I am green with envy. I hope one day to do more traveling and experience more of this globe of ours.
Your photos have caused me to add Thailand to the list of places I would like to visit.
HUGS,
Mark
ademas:
oh, man, I'm jealous! I've always wanted to see Chiang Mai. (I've been to Bangkok and Phuket a few times, but never made it up north.) Thanks for the great pictures! Was it hot enough for you?? ;D
AlanBama:
Hi Steve
Glad you made it back home safe and sound, and glad you had a great trip! The pics are wonderful, it all sounds fascinating. I would love to ride an elephant! I'd also love to swim with dolphins someday....
Hugs,
Alan
J.R.E.:
Hello Little Steve,
Glad to hear that you had great time !!! Fantastic. Thanks for sharing the pictures. :)