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We arrived. Weary from the train, we stumbled across 2 other Americans and a German and we all agreed to split a saewng-tawng, a pick up truck style taxi with a hood over the bed and seats. They are everywhere and packed with people. We wandered the streets for a while with all of our gear, an finally settled into a guesthouse along one of the side-streets (sois).
We found a cute little italian place and stuffed ourselves with pasta and then crashed for the night. We have found the BEST place for breakfast around here! Pancakes…with bananas…and honey. All for 1.5 dollars. Talk about a great way to start the day. We decided to rent scooters and that has been the best idea yet. Its funny to think that for 1 dollar you can buy pancakes, but for 6? Well that gets you a scooter. With two helmets.
We immediately headed for the mountains all along the outskirts of the city, and topped with mist. After navigating a completely different trafficking system, we were feeling the cooler (and fresher) air. We snaked our way up the mountain and found a scenic lookout and an ice cream man that had set up his stand along side of the road. Talk about delicious. Vanilla & coconut ice cream mixed together, between two thin pieces of white bread to absorb the melted bits… Freakin amazing awesome idea. And so good. Observe.
We reached the wat Phrae Suthep and climbed the 306 stairs to the entrance. Monks were walking about, and children were performing songs and dances. We slipped off our shoes and joined the groups of people walking around with lotus blossoms, incense, candles, and bells in their hand.
Walking in the sky.
Ok so there is plenty more from this day, and the others since. But our internet access is pretty limited at the moment which is why I haven’t been posting. Check Brock’s blog for more pics. I’ll be back soon with more Chiang Mai tales. I’ve been sitting in the same cafe for a while
mooching their webz. 
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An no free internet. Bangkok I have been waiting for you.
About a full 24 hrs of traveling, ramen noodles, carrying 2 backpacks at a time, and airplane movies… I have finally arrived.
Tokyo
Wow. My internet time is pretty much up. More later.
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8 hours of flying. Hawaii. Volcanoes and beaches.
