![A Tranquil Riverside Escape 🌿🏡](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmR6tfuL4HvHjwgopYjHxiDU4GMEB8Kap3VDaRy2z2DZx2/b598e5ecf09cfe7dc74ff1ca08295d7be5921fa4.png) # *Hello everyone* *I had been staying at my sister’s house for about a month, helping her decorate the café until it was nearly complete.* *But after all that time, I started missing home—my husband, my son, and, of course, my two cats.* *So, I decided to surprise them by returning home without telling anyone.* *It wasn’t easy to keep it a secret, though, because my husband and I talk on the phone every day.* *As I traveled hundreds of kilometers, he kept calling me multiple times, but I didn’t pick up.* *Eventually, I answered and told him I was on my way home.* *He was overjoyed, completely unaware that I had planned to return so soon!* *The journey from **Tak to Phuket** takes two days, so I had to stop and rest midway.* *That’s when my friends pulled a surprise on me!* *They had already booked a **riverside stay** and told me to drive straight there instead of stopping elsewhere.* *We had been planning a camping trip together for ages, but I was always the one backing out at the last minute.* *This time, they made sure I had no choice but to join them—and honestly, I couldn’t have been happier!* ⛺🚗✨ ![IMG_20250224_113334.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmafstVmVMFW1nBCWRtE1U2dUw693JvwAUf92a1RWpJXKc/3b93066c868311f52932095575ff50f44a8cf96a.jpg) ![IMG_20250224_121941.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVVRLzPrHy63wjNvK5FEgNmwTbjpf1pFD8P8tWjaakyaa/f0207d339da90cc42d8d4d5707c4e32ad1bb56b2.jpg) ![IMG_20250224_120645.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTAbqkiCUYo9qhoaLg5rcYqomo3NW2ADWpanvGv89R2JU/4052f2deb47926c1e296251d50f66f450a43d4ed.jpg) *When I arrived at the accommodation, my friends had already booked a **cozy little hut** just for me.* *The place was a bit far from the city, but it was absolutely beautiful and peaceful—just the kind of retreat I needed.* *This charming stay was called **"Tid-Jai Homestay,"** a collection of small bamboo cottages nestled right by a stream.* *The atmosphere was incredibly serene, and to make it even more magical, there was a light drizzle that day, adding to the tranquil vibe of the place.* *It was the perfect setting to unwind and reconnect with nature.* 🌿🏡✨ ![IMG_20250224_152107.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQnjfyeHiFWqyZPcyYzX1jJbhdzoQ5BkvMDASQYSSsd7B/b3ad4f8bd955fc1a8a696cfcf15a65749a65c86d.jpg) ![IMG_20250224_152113.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmatd59J7Tp8otTU3AxZEyKjGPBNqThFHsGgpoRMmmkVDW/309a46d464f70110e6a8f4cd94503b3fd9320c7b.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXreBWr6b35F2A9GUE9KiyrgNtkdvVCz3c57dSArWpHNW/4bb2879ed61839b9737b1a391ab6f15297e2511a.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVqJwviFktdpYDZZf7HyfZbfx6HctwNymre8CCqXSDshc/2894bff906496e3c42820c5feb3038b91b19c349.jpg) *After settling in and placing my overnight essentials inside the hut, I took a moment to explore my little retreat.* *The hut was small yet cozy, featuring a **tiny balcony** perfect for relaxing, along with a compact bedroom equipped with a mattress, blanket, pillows, and a mosquito net.* *There were **three small windows** that let in the fresh air, making the space feel even more inviting.* *Each hut was designed to accommodate **two people**, but since I was staying alone, I had the entire place to myself.* *Meanwhile, my friends stayed in the neighboring hut just next door.* *It felt like the perfect setup for a peaceful night close to nature.* 🌿🏡✨ ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNTZPPWKp5j4KXdud2PMLV4C7Ui83T8BufRDWpYznBM7u/df865226c30aa1f1ad5a00c31f717a97013e276a.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYUT3LSVXsHAYpa1ymjdHEx8pPH3hUtz5TzbNRW14FECU/7d033a11e7ff788959b2a4a92c9957e862e5d607.jpg) *After unpacking and exploring my hut, we sat together, enjoying some drinks and chatting.* *As we relaxed, a **local cat** strolled over and, without hesitation, climbed onto my lap.* *Being a cat lover, I didn’t mind at all and let it stay there.* *It seemed to love the warmth, curling up comfortably and closing its eyes in pure contentment.* *I quickly realized that the cats here weren’t picky eaters—they eagerly accepted any food offered by visitors.* *Since they were likely strays without a regular food source, they had learned to eat whatever was available.* *I felt a pang of guilt for not bringing any cat food or treats with me.* *Next time, I’ll be sure to pack some so I can properly spoil these little wanderers.* 🐱💛✨ ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSZLnAEie53NwHMDGyPJdnS7uYB5XrYujNvPoDf5WvXny/978ab1339c9c0b36028b9a99b7811bc8e6e40fa9.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRLRszRh3Axxm8y23oH5x8pgcweFAdAYk3iEh62S3PaAT/042ce02f8211cae3a06dcbc91a91d92c1ebe63bd.jpg) *Our huts were situated **right by the river**, offering an incredible view and a truly immersive nature experience.* *The atmosphere was peaceful, and the surrounding landscape was breathtaking.* *However, this kind of serenity came with a small trade-off—**unreliable phone signal and internet.*** *At times, the connection was so weak that it was completely unusable, especially on rainy days.* *If we needed a stable signal, we had to walk over to the small shop nearby, where reception was slightly better.* *But honestly, being disconnected for a while wasn’t such a bad thing—it allowed us to fully embrace the beauty of the moment.* ![IMG_20250224_121840.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmS96HGV9ESUY5Ub7ixhrCzmn1uxFgp1sG1JF4xigqwfev/19507023aeb91ad7ca3b9badc07164e8c50ceb54.jpg) ![IMG_20250224_121846.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZ7RTLcYqwgzGjWmLqUc5KkRJY5YUgjSmaTW8w9Ypvufa/ec9d366057cf575d5a39197423f9f9bf723600f8.jpg) ![IMG_20250224_152629.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWZtLuXt8QvV26N6HZfkvBfsnbjhYTLgqtx1iSnk2Pnsc/c1840086831d42874fc40bf3f56193b82838b1e5.jpg) ![IMG_20250224_120633.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUbT3TqrTU2EXdxFvgM7m1gTdZAXbf5vHqzk5GpyAy3y3/8282b324b30348d53a01027af41dec602bf0653e.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQnuJNgUUyu4GkEwNfjthr7LdZ9S3L6DPEBbwQs2545sZ/effc2483b9005960c2038015aff948ff9cc73602.jpg) *The gentle flow of the river had a calming effect on me, making me feel completely at ease.* *Since it was a weekday and the rain had been falling for several days, there weren’t many guests staying at the homestay.* *But honestly, I loved it that way.* *The peacefulness, the sound of flowing water, and the cool, fresh air created the perfect atmosphere for relaxation.* *Sometimes, solitude in nature is the best kind of escape.* 🌿🌊✨ ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT7dTnvvFMzJH8Zi73cnipkozLBgU5h4YmYrNjPNMgX2p/77ae6f6b348e7d9c118055e67ce4c79ad80965d2.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcvPNcV5eSjmRFRX8UaAxrtsuww3jcWCRqrk8xQpAqhw5/19a85313c937793aa8b6dade4555f11e92cbbfac.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWneBapEwJVaJ5A1yqYb6JriYfhZKte4e3pRyUizqpAJj/1c5efac4e92daf03f11508c1dba839077fca6598.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTePV6vgaiFQcUnRagfNeGY2gb3PgEGJXTQAgJr6WZ9hA/b19ea46af02b4e68a5f7784e0168de6c3e478d44.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYy4vZJjK9jvPGR6raDgrBbScq4Ja7eX8YM9WJX4Hz5co/eee2f60aceb9e5cea52760b3338a7746df8755e8.jpg) *As the evening approached, the sky turned a soft shade of orange, reflecting beautifully on the water’s surface.* *I sat by the river for a while, simply enjoying the moment, listening to the rustling leaves and distant chirping of birds.* *This unplanned stop turned out to be one of the most refreshing experiences I’ve had in a long time.* *It reminded me of how sometimes the best adventures aren’t the ones we meticulously plan, but the ones that happen unexpectedly.* *With a heart full of gratitude, I knew that this was a place I’d love to return to someday.* *But for now, it was time to rest and get ready for the journey home—feeling recharged, inspired, and at peace.* 🌿✨ ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZ9pWv2NCo3GQA87Q5uYgNJE9EkKdBXHsagXVoydcw8Yg/d34d699d68c08fa9d58d90942d62df522e729dc8.jpg) ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdyMmnFD3empSjjsJPQvyYAt4t5bkdXo135GoGnyRdrDy/443e136aa143b5fce0caef5f38c1fdaf62bc89d9.jpg) https://www.tiktok.com/@beautifulday5335/video/7475317137108749584 [//]:# (!steematlas 13.511456 lat 99.312959 long Tid-Jai Homestay d3scr) _{[🌸 My Achievement 1 post: Greetings from Phuket 🏝️ Thailand 🇹🇭](/@baiboua/achievement-1-greetings-from-phuket-thailand)} *If you enjoyed joining me on this journey, please don’t forget to:* - ***ReSteem** this post if you think your friends would enjoy it too!* 💖😊 - ***Follow** me to stay updated on my next adventures* 🚶‍♀️🌏 - ***Comment** below to share your thoughts or tell me about your own experiences!* ✨ *Sawadee kha!* 🙏💛 @Baiboua