Today we got up at around 10 and made our way out around 11 to meet Becky and Greg at Miguel's, a Mexican restaurant. I figured out last night that the old part of Chiang Mai, where we're staying, is surrounded by a moat. I think you could probably walk the moat's perimeter in about 2 hours, though I don't know why you would...I love all the random little streets with wats (temples), bars, restaurants, and houses tucked in, not to mention the hoards of Thai massage as well as tourist places. This is their winter, but it really feels like summer if you're coming from anywhere not near the equator. It's hot, but not that bad, and I'm very thankful for that, especially because we have yet to be bombarded by hungry mosquito mamas. Ok
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