North-West Thailand: Chang Mai and Pai

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Chiang Mai: 08/11 to 11/11

We spend again few days at Baan Guesthouse in Bangkok where we meet again with our friend Leon. After a good 12h train journey to Chiang Mai, we settled down in the old down and spend a couple of days. We went to a Muai Thai boxing show... you have 7 fights starting with young fighters, women and then more substancial fighters. The last fight was between a French man and a Thai. Of course the French won !!

There is also a surprise fight: 6 fat guys are blinded and have a fight against each other (as entertainment during the interval!) soo funny !!

Pai: 12/11 to 17/11

Little town in the middle of the valley surrounded by the river, it is very pleasant place but everything is tailored around the tourist and it is not very specific and lack of traditional and originality. We recommend to stay on the other side of the river, in a bungalow. We choose Little House. By scooter, you can visit traditional villages, waterfalls and natural hot-spring !

Although it is not recommended to injure your foot on the path to the springs, then spend an hour or so in hot water.... (As Clive did.... Cold water would have been the best solution...) The next few days were uncomfortable and in fact we ended up A&E for an X-ray, consultation & Meds... (All for £9) Thankfully no broken bones, just bruised foot and hobbling around for a few days or so... Luckily we had a Scooter to get around on.... 😉

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