Chiang Mai, Thailand

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July 1st 2008

Published: July 30th 2008

Chiang Mai, Thailand's northern capital, was a place that couldn't be missed according to Lonely Planet. Thus, Simon and Lauren found themselves walking around Chiang Mai town early one morning, having taken the flight there from Bangkok (train would have been better, but time wasn't on their side). Day 1: Doi Inthanon National Park Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest peak, covered in rainfore... Read Full Entry

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Ant Bowling Ball

Ant nests in the rainforest looked like giant bowling balls

Thai Coke Bottles

Bottles are re-used in Thailand (as well as the Philippines), and have the distinct appearance of 'not new'

Tuk tuks

A line of tuk tuks waiting for passengers near the Thai-Cambodian border

Crickets

Roasted crickets are a yummy snack. At least, the Thais think that its yummy

Thai Market

The local market was the first stop for Simon and Lauren's cooking class

Bamboo Shoots

Bamboo shoots steaming in the local market. They outsides have tiny spines along the outside, so they must be handled with tongs or gloves.

Wing Beans

These fun beans were used in curries and soups, chopped into little X-shaped cross sections.

Cooking Class

One of our wonderfully gay and enthusiastic instructors showing us how to prepare fish amok

Enjoying the Fruits of their Labor

Simon and Lauren enjoy a massive lunch, sampling their various dishes prepared in cooking class

Tomato Roses

Simon and Lauren learned how to make tomato roses and onion flowers for garnishes

Spring Roll

Lauren with one of the less successful spring rolls. Most of them looked nice, and they all tasted delicious.

Six kinds of eggplant

These are eggplants, used in a variety of soups, curries, and stir-fries.

Local Market

Exploring the local market

Dragonfruit

This vivacious fruit has a mild and sweet taste. The inside can be white or pink, the name comes from the skin which resembles a dragon

Market

In the Thai Market

Dinner

Simon and Lauren's pile of tiny plates during dinner at Heuan Phen Restaurant in Chiang Mai

Heuan Phen

At the famous Heuan Phen restaurant, tucked away behind the streets of Chiang Mai. The atmosphere is overwhelmingly antique book store, and the food was amazing.

31st July 2008

Ellen Winn
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Wonderful Reading!
Hi Lauren and Simon, I'm going to miss reading your blogs about all of your exciting adventures and seeing your great pics and videos. It was wonderful meeting Simon and scuba diving with you both. Hope we can all see you both soon. Simon...had any "Jolly Ranchers" lately? LOL Stay in touch. Have fun and Be Safe! Good Luck in California!

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