We spent a day an a half in Bangkok wandering around the Khao San area shopping, eating, drinking, and pampering ourselves. We stayed at the KC Guesthouse ($22 dollars for a triple with an ensuite bathroom and AC). Its clean and in a great location. They also serve wonderful food in their restaurant. On the night of February 2nd we took the night train up to Chiang Mai. We opted for second class which was fine. It was clean, cool, and quiet. Our train ride to Chiang May was late but our guesthouse, the ThaPhae Guesthouse was still there to pick us up. The hotel was REALLY nice ($17/night of a double with ensuite and AC). The hotel also had a decent (and cold!) swimming pool. We spent our first day in Chiang Mai wandering around
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