Yes, I knew going in that the weather was not optimal for a trip to Thailand in April. However, the combination of me having 2+ weeks that I can be away from work and the available of first class seats on *A carriers the entire way is something that doesn't come along very often. I had to take what I could get! I'm not unhappy about it -- I knew it would be hot and they give me cold towels every time I turn around. The current camp manager (Ali) doesn't seem that focused on guest interactions, but it hasn't been an issue for us.

My wife has been teasing me because every time I am presented with an upgraded option for something to do, I say "Its my birthday" and do it. Despite the fact that my birthday was already weeks ago. So at the Burma Bar, she said "Its your birthday" when we were discussing the sunrise elephant trek. One of the staff overheard her, and when we got back from dinner there was a signed birthday card and a gift-wrapped present on the bed.