Steep hills, thick forest

Chiang Khong, moving ong

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February 22nd 2007
Finally moving on from Chiang Mai! We spent an extra couple of weeks so that we could have a checkup with the same doctor for Farah's foot, and all looks to be improving well, though she'll keep the weight off it for a while yet, and I will be the baggage mule. If I put one pack in front they balance surprisingly well. McCormick seems to be a great hospital. Afterwards we discussed hospitals with ... read more

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more