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February 2nd 2008

Published: February 2nd 2008

Chiang Mai We arrived in Chiang Mai at 6:30am after spending the night on the overnight train. We got a much better sleep than the night before on the overnight bus! The air was cooler here, but felt nice. We decided on a trek itinerary which would leave in 2 days for 3 nights and we also booked a Thai cooking course. Both ended up being really good choices! In the afternoon we walked around the ... Read Full Entry

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Michelle and Travis

Tbone and Maam

June, 2007 We got married in June of 2007 and figured our backpack through Asia trip had to happen now or never, so we quit our jobs, sold our cars, rented our condo, and booked our plane tickets. Now it's time to teach in Japan and then travel through Southeast Asia! May, 2008 We arrived safely back in Toronto, and we have to get back to real life! We're trying to get the last few entries of our travels posted so please bear with us! March, 2009 We have continued our travels with a short visit to South America: Chile and Argentina!... full info

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Jungle Trek - Day 2

Mosquito nets, 5 blankets each, and sleeping bags helped us get a better sleep during the chilly Chiang Mai night.

Jungle Trek - Day 2

Our banana leaf wrapped lunches. Fully biodegradable! Amazingly it was still warm a few hours later when we ate it!

Jungle Trek - Day 2

Two Karen women relax beside a cotton thread spooler. They work hard and hand make all of their clothes, blankets, dishes etc. Unmarried Karen women wear all white, while married Karen women are allowed to wear two colours. Both women in this picture are married.

Jungle Trek - Day 2

The beautiful moutain scenery - our reward after a tough day of trekking for about 6 hours through the jungle, up and down small mountains and walking beside the river.

Jungle Trek - Day 3

One of the many rainy river crossings!

Jungle Trek - Day 3

Our guide Dat! He always had a smile on his face!

Jungle Trek - Day 4

We couldn't have asked for a better group to trek with. From left to right: Na Va, Dat, Andris, Travis, Diana, Eric, Elizabeth, Michelle, Anna, Laura, Reece.

Jungle Trek - Day 4

Michelle on the raft

Jungle Trek - Day 4

Travis tries to not fall in

Jungle Trek - Day 4

Travis tries - and fails - to copy the style of his new buddy Dat!

Jungle Trek - Day 4

2nd February 2008

Kevin
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Amazing
All I can say is WOW. That ride on the bamboo rafts looks soooo fun, and pretty. But I guess it wasnt fun when Trav got his leg stuck between two bamboo poles....It must have been really hard to steer those things because they are so big. The banana leaf idea is cool. I wanna try it! Is there really a University specially for monks? As ove said every time I talk to you guys...Wish I was there. Love, Kevin

9th February 2008

Beth
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Hello from Florida!
What an incredible adventure! You are doing so much, this blog is wonderful. You both look healthy and happy! We are all fine. Your Dad is really enjoying his polo here in Florida. They are having record snow fall in Toronto. We miss you! Love Beth and Dad

9th February 2008

Linda
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Cooking, eh?
MMMM - Cooking classes - methinks a feast is in the planning. Linda

18th February 2008

Ron Egan
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Hello from Peterborough
When we took our honeymoon we spent a month in Thailand and a month in Bali. We also started our visit to Thailand with a trek from Chiang Mai. Your blog brings back a lot of memories! Have fun Ron Sondra, Kyla

28th February 2008

Michelle
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Dinner and Stir Ups
We'll start with some fresh hand made thai, then head to Wendy's for Ice Cream Deal? Mich

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