762 vomit inducing bends later, and Yvonne and Mike find themselves back in Chiang Mai. Thought about getting the 'slow boat' to Laos, but rivers a little swollen, and boats very over packed. Also, on the theme of vomit, Mike was not overly keen on a two day river boat journey!! Will use the rivers when in Laos as they are an efficient and possibly less bile inducing than the roads!
Staying away from the tourist area and more where the Thai's live and work. Cuts the cost to almost India prices, with no decrease in quality, in fact is a little bit better.
Defiantly an advantage being older here as the Thai's respect older people, so tend not to rip off!!
Another temple with lots of stairs to climb. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Rajvoravihara (Doi Suthep, for short). Right on the top of a large and high hill 12 km out of Chiang Mai. Taxi 2000 bhat, or 100 bhat with local buses.... Great views. Well worth the effort.
See if you can spot the buhdda from Vulcan.
While Thai food is good, both wanted a change. Mexican burritos and chips, yum yum.
In Chiang Mai for three days, then a dash for the boarder and into Laos for a while.
Some travelled tips.. Take a washing line. Best ones are a kind of twisted bungy with hooks on either end. No pegs needed because the twists, when pulled open, hold the washed items. Also a universal plug for wash basins. Have to thank Aimee for these items, so thanks Aimee...
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