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November 22nd 2010

Published: November 22nd 2010

Jamie is pestering me for the lack of "quality content" in these blogs. Sorry friends- the content is in the captions. If you want to hear more stories, we'll have to meet up and swap stories in person. We are in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as I post this awaiting two more fellow RPCVs (Returned Peace Corps Volunteers) from our group to join us. We'll have about another week here before bus... Read Full Entry

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Sheridan & Justin

Sheridan

We are headed to Vanuatu for 2 years of service with the Peace Corps! Our list of excitements include: learning a new language (or two), appreciating a new culture, establishing our first home together, and traveling! Stay tuned for a candid account of our ups and downs abroad! Disclaimer: The contents of this blog are ours personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. government or the Peace Corps. ... full info

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Tea cups

from our lunch stop on Day 2

Northern Thai Mountains

Sonny & Justin

Our guide and Justin having an engaging chat as we hiked.

More Mountains

Give me the mountains over the city any day

Bugles in Thailand

Night 2 - This outgoing little girl was quite a character. When I offerede her some bugles, she put them on her fingers and started growling.

Another Perspective

After the growling, she wanted to take a photo of me growling. That's her sister's hand.

Misty Morning

Day 3

Elephant Park

Elephant Poo

About softball size - if you need a scale

Elephant Ride

We took about an hour ride on the elephants. Here is Sandy and another guy from our trekking group with their guide.

Elephant Park View

Zip-lining

Yet another activity included in our trekking package.

Muscle Man

Street Shopping

and massage chairs

Fancy Float

Loi Krathong, the river festival, took place while we were in Chiang Mai. This is one of many styles of floats designed to float on the river as a present to the river goddess.

Floats under construction

Most floats were made with banana stumps and leaves and decorated with flowers, candles, incense, and more.

Floating Float

A float made of bread

Justin and his Float

Releasing his swan shaped float

Flying Lanterns

Another tradition of the festival, the sky was filled with these peacefully glowing lanterns that used their own hot air to stay a drift in the sky.

Money Grubbers

Many people put money offerings on their river floats, which children grabbed as the floats made their way downstream.

22nd November 2010

Jamie
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Ah! I love the photos, I just miss your witty, informative narratives. That being said, I'm happy you're experiencing these travels fully. In my humble opinion, bloggers that stop frequently to record events often miss other events. Life it up! Your faithful readers will have to be patient and wait until you're home. Speaking of which, I'm SO excited to see you!

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