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now in chiang mai. headed down last night (this morning on the 14 hr over night train, on which i had a sleeper bed.). met 2 americans on the train, one was ultra cool – planning on doing a tai chi course in chiang mai, and had spent 3 months in India. The other was ex army and had millions of irrelavent army facts (like did you know army slang for marching close is nuts to butts? I think he misses it frankly, or maybe he’s looking for something else in Thailand??? And he also greeted our food vendor with ‘konichiwa!”) anyway, he was a bit annoying, but I did borrow his travel boible to find out which wats I should visit - what you ask? They’re temples, but I’m feeling a bit templed out, so I’m happy to email and blog for a bit.
I slept really well on the train, apart from being woken up buy more Americans at 4:30 and then 6 am again. Maybe they’re just excited about being away from america? But I met some groovy Sydney girls em and clare, who are heading on an eco tour tomorrow. They are more aware and are both well traveled. Clare even works for sta! so I’m staying in a peaceful hostel off the main strip but not too far from where I want to be. I’m organizing trekking for just one day and doing the touristy thing, with hopefully few Americans – it sounds bad but typically they get on my nerves. I’ve also booked a cooking class tomorrow where I will visit markets and pick some fruit from their garden. Then head into their school and make about 5 dishes I think.
Its really hard to take recommendations from people because everyone is on the take, but anyway, I’ve been trying to get the best trips.
I haven’t actually booked my trek, because I feel the place I want to buy ti from is too expensive, even though its only $40 for the day – which when you think about it is expensive for here but cheap for home. I really should stop worrying about the money and just do it!
I also have my bus booked for the 5 hour journey to Huayxai and the gibbon adventure is not far away.
i\m missing family and friends but also exploring and enjoying my time alone.
We’ll have to see what delights the cooking and elephants bring. (do not read cooking elephants - i'm not that hungry)
I slept really well on the train, apart from being woken up buy more Americans at 4:30 and then 6 am again. Maybe they’re just excited about being away from america? But I met some groovy Sydney girls em and clare, who are heading on an eco tour tomorrow. They are more aware and are both well traveled. Clare even works for sta! so I’m staying in a peaceful hostel off the main strip but not too far from where I want to be. I’m organizing trekking for just one day and doing the touristy thing, with hopefully few Americans – it sounds bad but typically they get on my nerves. I’ve also booked a cooking class tomorrow where I will visit markets and pick some fruit from their garden. Then head into their school and make about 5 dishes I think.
Its really hard to take recommendations from people because everyone is on the take, but anyway, I’ve been trying to get the best trips.
I haven’t actually booked my trek, because I feel the place I want to buy ti from is too expensive, even though its only $40 for the day – which when you think about it is expensive for here but cheap for home. I really should stop worrying about the money and just do it!
I also have my bus booked for the 5 hour journey to Huayxai and the gibbon adventure is not far away.
i\m missing family and friends but also exploring and enjoying my time alone.
We’ll have to see what delights the cooking and elephants bring. (do not read cooking elephants - i'm not that hungry)
posted by ben at 6:39 PM
1 Comments:
Sounds like your meeting heaps of new people, the cooking thing sounds great especially because it sounds like you love tai food so far. It would be hard to try and manage your money as you’re still only at the start of your trip, but if it’s something which really interests you just go ahead and do it. Glad to hear your having a good trip.
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