We've been bereft of a decent internet connection for a few weeks since we left Luang prabang so please forgive the delay in update! We've added another photo album of the last 3 or so weeks in Laos, we've loved it so much that we've applied for a Visa extension for an extra week! Luang Prabang was lovely, pure luxury (great for a weeks holiday). Its full of picturesque French Villas, leafy side streets, beautiful temples, orange robed monks, luxurious spa's, ta...

So after spending a very lazy 6 days relaxing and eating our way through the Northern village of Pai, we caught the bus back to Chiang Mai and looked for a cookery course (Simon was having withdrawal symptoms). We were recommended a perfect option at a place called 'Sammi's Farm' half an hour away from the city. 'Sammi' picked us up in the morning and took us to a lovely organic farm, stopping at a local market on the way where his wife explained the more curious...