Chiang Mai Continued
02.02.2013 - 09.02.2013
We have kept quite busy in Chiang Mai. Each of us did a day long course. I chose to do a Thai cooking class on an organic farm outside of town. It was quite professional. Each of us had our own cooking station, and we prepared 6 or 8 dishes. By the end of the day we were all tired and stuffed. They gave us a little cookbook, and I hope to be able to reproduce some of the meals for my friends upon our return.
Your's truely bending down on the left
Meanwhile Nanette took a jewelry class, and made a very classy silver pendant for a necklace.
Pendant in process 
We also took a tuk tuk out to Umong Wat, on the outskirts of town. With its subterranean tunnels, many trees, and Buddha heads, the place had a very peaceful atmosphere.
? WHY INDEED?
Today we journeyed to an elephant show, about 45 minutes away. Nanette was keen to see it and thought it was enjoyable, though I thought it was a bit on the hokey side. Well, I have to admit that they were cute.
We came back to our apartment after that to hang out at the pool, and listen to music on my phone, through tiny, but amazingly good travel speakers. Ahh, the wonders of technology.
Everyday we have taken to having a beer and watching the sunsets from our terrace. What could be better?
Today is Chinese New Year and we thought we go into chinatown to see what was going on. At this point though, it seems as though it is not worth the effort . Another hard day of relaxation.
Posted by jonshapiro 07:52 Archived in Thailand
Jon -- can't wait to try your new Thai organic cooking!
by Lois Uttley