Everything always happens a little slower here so that’s why it’s been a while before I can get a post out. Haven’t really stopped since leaving Bangkok, it’s travelling with friends that haven’t got as long, they want to do everything! The drinking has subsided but not for some in this town. Had the delight of being woken up to a glass door smashing, people arguing and the police turning up and arresting some dick head who was upset with his girlfriend, I can’t see that relationship lasting much longer! Maybe he had a heart of glass.
Other than that it’s been a great return to Chiang Mai. We’ve had a strong group of four, two Canadians and one Aussie, that rode the overnight train from Bangkok, which I couldn’t recommend highly enough to anyone that wants to travel up north. It was easy, no bag check in and security gates, a full dining carriage, proper bunks and you don’t have to worry about paying accommodation for that night as you’re on the train. It also allowed plenty of time to teach them the card game Euchre, it was huge in the Navy for aircraft engineering techs and it’s been great to get a few hands in. Even if teaching Tiffany was like pulling teeth!
With rented scooters we’ve managed to cover a lot of ground, make sure you barter and you shouldn’t look to pay more than 150-200 Thai Baht a day for a good standard moped.
First we headed up the local mountain to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep a temple that looks over Chiang Mai and then down to Huai Rap Sadet waterfall, the first of the trip! Both are an easy and good afternoon out from the city.
Our next adventure was to Doi Inthanon, the highest peak in Thailand. It was a fair ride on a scooter that took about 3 hours with the stops. The weather wasn’t great and with a great local purchased jacket (only £4!) we headed to the summit. We was treated with zero visibility and freezing temperatures but with stopping at Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Phumisiri, they’re the twin pagodas and some beautiful biking roads the experience was worth it. Ensure you take some cold weather gear and about 300 Thai Baht for entry fees. There’s some great local food stalls along the way, the chicken in the pictures was delicious but we all decided to avoid the pigs intestines…
The evenings have been decent to, we’ve managed to see a Muay Thai fight at Thapae Boxing Stadium and a Ladyboy show at 6ixcret. Both were amazing and I know which one I’d rather give a go if I was pressed!
Photos should appear in chronological order of the mentioned days out.
The Why Not Traveller 
Following you on this blog is amazing. Looks lush. 💕
LikeLike