Monday, March 29, 2010
Chaing Mai
We've made it! Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to upload pics/videos from this computer. We just had the most amazing day, full of elephant rides ect!!! First we took an ox-cart ride to a tribal sales market and when we finished we took an elephant back to camp where we boarded onto the oxes. Afterwards we ate a hurried lunch and then to the bamboo rafts. Our raft drivers were hilarious. They were poking us with their wet poles and yelling "ANACONDA!!!" or "CROCODILE DUNDEE!!!" Finally we took the tour car up to a hemp-making hut called Hmong. Then at seven we went to an "authentic" Thai ceremonial service thing. We ate spicy food outside and watched the musicians and dancers on the stage placed infront of us. As soon as we found ourselves tired we left the building and found a paper balloon lighting service. The balloon is lit from the bottom around a carrosine ring and then it floats away symbolizing letting go of bad kharma.
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Hey Girls, sounds REALLY COOL!! riding elephants and ox-carts and rafts, wow all new modes of transport...sounds like you're having a FANTASTIC experience. and the locals have a funny sense of humor too. Most of the pics aren't showing up for some reason? keep posting tho i can't wait to check 'em out! Are you guys keeping healthy, no bugs, or colds...I HOPE NOT! NO WATER!!! and did you get the malaria pills on time??????
ReplyDeleteThe dogs and catdog are fine...cody is fine...i miss you Page and Logan but i'm glad you're seeing another part of the world -- Logan, how's the new camera and is the water festival coming up soon?? Sarah thanks for taking good care of the girls and keeping us up to date w your posts...GREAT JOB!!!
talk to you guys soon i hope...BE SAFE and KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN, daddy
What an adventure! I love checking in each day to see what you are up to. We're going to get 9 inches of rain in the next two days. See ya! xo
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