A real illustration of a tuk-tuk
Much has happened since my last update. My trip to Chiang Mai was a so-so experience for me, which I was very disappointed with the bad timing and the weather. I rode on the naughty Kam Tan for the first time, did white water rafting which currents were not the best, but we still managed to make some fun out of it.
Resa and I being led away on Kam Tan
The Buddhist temples which are everywhere is a must on every tourist's list, particularly Wat Phratat Doi Suthep, which we also enthusiastically dragged ourselves from the bed as early as 5am to capture the sunrise view from there. It was another disappointment though, due to bad timing [again].
Our copyright pose
The night bazaar is also a must-go for shopaholics to check out the various authentic items, which I was very satisfied with my shopping spree this time. Thumbs up to a load of artists who could paint pictures in black and white directly from the real copy of a photo. Gosh, they are talented.
A real illustration of the Thais' talent
The next stop was the Golden Triangle, where the 3 countries meet [Thailand, Laos and Burma] and which we were supposed to shriek in awe. It was too hot for us to be excited, nevertheless, I was happy to experience the Mekong River for the first time, something that I have imagined for a long time since high school.
This was taken with love & sweat
My only regret for this trip is that we chose a bad season to travel in, had insufficient time for a Thai massage, missed the opprtunity to cycle around the heart of Chiang Mai and lastly, grab a bite of that huge fried cricket. Nevertheless, it was a fun and learning experience for me and not forgetting, I had the best bite of Kao Soi twice and a fried larvae before I leave that laid-back town.
Resa desperately tries to show "that's Burma" by pointing gleefully
Meanwhile, next stop: Bali, perhaps?!
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