After our most fabulous day at the Elephant Nature Park, we wondered around the "old city" to find a famous temple, have dinner and try out our first Thai massage.
The temples here are absolutely incredible and can found at the turn of almost every corner...over 300 temples in Chiang Mai alone. They are absolutely stunning, calm and peaceful, right off of a bustling main street. All are welcome to join the monks inside to sit and clear the mind for as little or long of a time as they please. It feels quite different than most closed door churches in the states and was not only an astounding feat of architecture, but also very welcoming.
Mai Tais followed by the most wonderful, aggressive, stretchy massage I have ever experienced made for an absolutely spectacular day. We will be going back for as many massages as possible (for 200 baht each, about 8 dollars) before we leave Thailand!
We have also really enjoyed cruising around the old city in a tuktuk. This is always an adventure where you have to sit back and trust that the driver knows the city MUCH better than you. So far, that has always been true :-). I absolutely love the yellow curry and mango with sticky rice. Last night my curry was served to me in a whole, fresh coconut. Spectacular.
Looks like you two are really enjoying yourselves! It is so great to see pictures! The temples looks breathtaking! I wanna ride in a tuktuk! I loved the elephant pictures as well! Thanks for 'splaining everything to us, Lucy! I think of you every day as I caculate what time it is for you two. Keep the adventure going, I love you both so much!
ReplyDeleteJenny and Jim, Looks like an awesome time. The girls and I love watching the adventure unfold. Caleigha says Tia really does love elephants! Alorah said that Mountain looks a little high to climb. Cant wait to hear all the stories. Any chance your stopping in SF on your way back :)
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