We have been taking it relatively easy in Chiang Rai today, after yesterday's full schedule. On the way back to Phan we stopped by a traditional Thai handicrafts store to check out their collection of ceramics, thai silk, woodcarvings, etc, and we also stopped at some hot springs.
Later in the day we rode the motorbike out to Isara's family farm, in the foothills of the nearby mountains. There we enjoyed the fresh longan (fruit) and corn on the cob that we had bought in the market in town.
Tomorrow we head to Mae Sai for a couple of days. This area is Thailand's northern-most point, and is also known as the Golden Triangle, for it is the border betweeen Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar (Burma).
How were the hot springs there different from those in Arkansas?
I'm not surprised you are still going ninety-to-nothing. :-) I would be too!!
What was Isara's family farm like? Did you meet the family? I'm so jealous of all the wonderful fresh food you are eating! I guess I could go to the farmer's market here and get the same (fresh from the farm fruits and vegetables), hunh? hehehehe
Why is it known as the Golden Triangle? I understand the triangle part, but why the Golden part, and why Myanmar, when we call it Burma?
Questions, questions, I know!!
Love you!