October 07, 2004
Sleeper Train
Well, I booked a sleeper train, second class, to Bangkok; departure time 9:50pm. I had some time to kill before it left, so I headed out on foot, with luggage, tot eh night market for one last peek. I discovered...Read this update
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October 06, 2004
Just where is Chiang Mai anyhow?
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Is that a Lemur or a Tapir?
Today was spent contemplating my path. I inquired about a minibus to Pai, a small town north of here that has been recomended by other travelers. I gather, at least from LP, that it is a hippy mecca with nothing...Read this update
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Chedi at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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How much to Doi Suthep?
So I started out my day yesterday shortly after Andrew left for a three day trek of the nearby hilltribes. He was mildly late and scrambled to pack his things, though i'm certain he got off without any problems. I...Read this update
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October 05, 2004
Night Market
Today I spent most of the day wandering around the main part of the city. I think the population is somewhere around 150 000, though my LP is out of date and I am just guessing. Despite the large population,...Read this update
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Tuk Tuk mafia
Learned that the transportation industry in Chiang Mai, and I would assume in the rest of Thailand, is controlled by a local mafia of sorts. As I have discovered, tuk tuk and taxi drivers in Bangkok are all motivated by...Read this update
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Chiang Mai - 5am
Well, I've settled into the city very well, and feel much more comfortable than in Bangkok. I arrived yesterday morning at 5am, after a long and sweaty bus ride. They played a lovely spanish movie starring Penelope Cruz, but unfortunately...Read this update
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