Bridge on the River Kwai

Title: Bridge on the River Kwai
Location: Kanchanaburi (River Kwai), Thailand
Date: 2004/06/01
Camera: Canon Powershot S400

If you haven't seen it, I am sure you have heard of the movie "The Bridge on the River Kwai." The movie depicts the true story of POWs forced to build a bridge over the River Kwai by the Japanese, and the horrific events that occurred the day the Allies bombed it.

I took this photo as part of a 3-part day tour outside of Bangkok. 1) Bamboo River Raft 2) Elephant Ride and 3) Bridge on the River Kwai. We actually took a train over the bridge, and for history buffs it certainly has an impressive story. According to the signs and the guide, approximately 1/3 of the bridge is original, while the other 2/3 were reconstructed.

There are several memorials depicting the gruesome events of that day, and as usual a whole horde of street vendors ready to sell you anything from jade budhas to plastic G.I. Joes (complete with sling-shot and ammo, sheesh.)

A typically scorching day (probably 110 with the 100% humidity) this is not a place to stay long :), but interesting nonetheless.