Hunting for mushrooms at Chet Khot

We set out to find mushrooms, wondering why we had to go with her. The girl named "Champignon" jumped after him. We left early on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Our destination was the Saptakot Waterfall, but it was too early to arrive, so we stopped by various places. After entering Saraburi, the first place we visited was the Savanna Grassland of Saraburi. We stopped by the Thai-Danish Dairy Farm, which is a vast grassland that is very tempting to walk through. The wind blows the leaves of the grass, making it look like a place to lie down for a while. It seems to be grass for cows to eat.

The farm also features a variety of animals, including horses, cows, deer, and peacocks, which visitors can observe and interact with.

Following the rave reviews, we visited Milk Land, a haven for all things dairy. As advertised, the aroma of fresh milk was intoxicating. However, be prepared for crowds.

With ample time to spare, we searched for our next destination. "Sra Buri Attractions" popped up, suggesting Big Tae's Garden, a field of chrysanthemums. Following the GPS, we arrived at a genuine flower garden.

It's getting late, so we can go find a camping site. Just set your GPS to "Namtok Chet Khot". The GPS took us up the mountain to the ranger station... I mean, why did we go up there? So we asked the ranger and started over. We went to the Pong Kon Sao Nature Study Center, which has a camping ground and bungalows. When we arrived, we contacted the ranger, who took a copy of our ID card and asked us to fill in some details, such as our car registration number and the number of people in our group. Then he asked us to pay a fee for the maintenance of the site, which he said was up to us. So we gave him what we thought was appropriate.

The image I had in mind was mist over water, like Pang Ung, but not quite. The air on the mountain was refreshing, and my lungs were filled with ozone. It rained last night, and my tent leaked a little, but it wasn't a big problem. It didn't rain much, and I slept comfortably.

The morning dew glistens on the blades of grass, refreshing the soul.

After showering and having a quick breakfast of bread, I prepared to enter the forest. The picture shows the aroma of coffee in the morning, but all I had was bread from 7-Eleven and milk. The reason is that I forgot to bring my small gas stove. After showering and preparing my camera, I went to ask the officer if it was okay to enter the forest at this time. The officer said he didn't want me to go in because the wild animals were out. I saw a sign that said "Beware of elephants." I walked back feeling disappointed, but another officer said I could go in, but only as far as the upper seven bends waterfall. So, I went ahead and walked along the path, taking pictures as I went. The first thing I encountered was...

Hello, I found these here, my dear. There are a lot of them. They are called "human-faced spiders" or "golden tube spiders." The official name sounds cute, but the name you searched for sounds creepy.

Another interesting encounter was with a mushroom that we initially mistook for our target species. We were excited to find it, but our guide informed us that it was not the one we were looking for because it had hairs. We jokingly suggested removing the hairs, but ultimately decided to continue our search.

While walking, I took photos continuously.

Found them! It took a while, but once we did, we kept finding them. They appeared just before we reached the waterfall. Let's admire their cuteness together.

The abundance of butterflies was overwhelming, prompting me to repeatedly press the shutter button, capturing them from various angles. The excitement of encountering these creatures for the first time was palpable, especially after diligently searching for them. Their diminutive size and tendency to hide along the path required careful observation. Once spotted, however, they became increasingly visible. Continuing my journey, I stumbled upon the magnificent Seven Cascades waterfall, its sound and refreshing mist enveloping me. Regrettably, I had neglected to bring a tripod, preventing me from capturing the cascading water in all its glory.

The mushroom hunting trip yielded a plethora of photos. For a comprehensive view, please follow the link.

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