Blogs from North-West Thailand, Thailand, Asia - page 476

The night markets in Chiang Mai were pretty much the same as we'd already seen - you get tired of seeing the same old stuff over and over (especially when it's cheaper somewhere else). Will probably hold off doing any more shopping until we hit bangkok again, otherwise my backpack will explode. We split into teams of 2, me being with milney (diesel) who did have a compass on his watch in case we got lost. I picked up a couple of presents and a new metrosexual watch (to match my other metrosexual watch back at home). This one has a baby blue strap!! Milney and I stopped off for dinner in some place which may or may not have served rat disguised as meat. We ordered the same thing so at least the next day ... read more

We woke up and smashed a nice breakfast at that Bamboo place with bacon, eggs, toast, sausage etc. We then thought it would be a great idea to rent motorbikes for the day and go check out some of the temples in the mountains. For only about $6 AUD we got a bike and insurance (most likely will need this puppy) and we set off, having little idea of how to drive the bikes or where we were going. It's funny that they show you where the accelerator is but not the road rules. We soon worked it out after running 3 red lights - THERE ARE NO RULES. I was pretty much scared the whole time while we were driving in the city but i soon got used to it. We took a couple of ... read more

We are currently having our first snow storm in Innoshima (and hopefully the last), which made me think of warmer days in Thailand. It reminded me that I have yet to write about my fabulous winter vacation. I truly have meant to (and started even), but I just got caught up in work/play time and being lazy. Now I will begin..... Friday, December 22 at 4:15p.m. my winter vacation began. Off to Thailand the next morning! It couldn't have come at a better time....it was bitterly cold in Japan and I was ready for the heat! I travelled to Osaka that night because I had an early flight on the 23rd. Due to the abnormal weather (ie. the tinest bit of snow...Japan can't take it like Canada!) all of the trains were backed up. After meeting ... read more

Someone wil probably get around to putting some text in here, but lets face it - you came for the photos - more photos inside click -... read more

"Don't ever show that you are in pain, don't ever show that you are tired. You do that in the ring and it's over, you are beaten. When you are tired, show that you are strong, in pain, breath and focus on your move, that is the way to win. This is not just in muay Thai but life..." - Pedro - Muay Thai Kruu. My life as an experience junky has become all about variety and experiencing new things, there is a whole world to see and a lifetimes worth of learning available. In each part of the world there are histories, traditions, arts, crafts, languages, skills and sports that can be learned. I wanted an experience in Thailand that was authentic, hard work, and would teach me something about life and myself. Muay Thai, ... read more