Yes, we've been slacking, coming out of a Pai coma

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Sorry to keep you waiting. We left Chaing Mai and spent some time in Pai, a well known town for farangs to chill out amongst artists, musicians, hippis, and backpackers. When we arrived the slow pace drove a crazy. After the first day the rain came. And then we both got colds. Then it seemed the whole town got a cold. The weather improved for one day and then we were back in the rain. Both Alex and I had the whole work up. Runny nose with massive congestion. Also I had a terrible sore thoat. Then we got sicker. It was bound to happen and Pai was a fine place to get it. We took refuge at a fancy resort called Phu Pai Art Resort which had a fantastic view of the valley. We recovered there for 2 days, returned to Pai for a few more and then went out to May Hong Son which was much less touristy and has much more natural beauty. We returned to Pai for 2 more nights for the Reggae festival and to party with friends before finally making it out of there and heading up here to Chiang Rai which is even farther north. We now have several weeks left on our visa and not sure what we'll do before heading to Laos at the end of the month. Its no joke that you can lose yourself in Pai. Now that you've got a brief overview of the last few weeks we'll write about some more detailed exciting adventures!
Also thanks for all the comments you've sent to us! Please feel free to post comments on the blog itself to share with others!

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Comments

[Stehnlae]

yes. you HAVE been slacking
but i guess actually having a blog is far better than my sad attempts to keep in touch. by mid-next week you will have a floor to crash on just a touch further south of your current local. drink an ass-load of whiskey and pass out for a day or two. that usually cures my colds. more emphasis on the sleep, though. i heard that giving someone the bird in laos is complimentary! . . .

[Your mother]

helloooooooo.........
So glad to hear of your adventures. Everyone is jealous!!

[raminta]

Ach Phoo
That is prolly a word or type of dish in Thai. Hey y'all! What gives? I haven't heard from you guys in a week! For someone tied to her computer, that is like 70 hours of wondering "why haven't I heard from them? What are they doing?" Vera's play is on Saturday - I'll try and bootleg some footage of her and email it to you... We miss you guys! Jon is finally back, now I'm just anxiously awaiting your return!

[Roger Heine]

Sick but strong and resourceful
Hello A and J, Wow, I'm glad to hear from you. It sounds like you took the sick hit but found a place where you could really relax. Now that you have your wind back, I'm sure you are sailing on to a new destination. It's super that you have met some fine friends on your journey - outstanding! All the Heine's love you guys and my friends enjoy your blog as I do. Be safe and enjoy God's blessings. Lv. Roger

[Christina]

Wow, I am so amazed at what you guys are doing. That picture of Khao San Road makes me nostalgic, I want to go traveling again! I love reading about your adventures so keep them coming!

[Mom]

Waiting for some news
Hi you guys. It's been a while and I am anxiously waiting to hear about your latest adventures. I hope you are all well now--and over your bugs. Let us know where you are and what's going on. Also, I want some new photos to put up in my classrrom. You both are amazing and we miss you. Love you, Mom

[rebecca]

sick in Phu Pai
We love hearing about your adventures and miss you guys so much! I hope you're recovered from your Phu Pai experience. :)