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we have just got to northern thailand by bus to a place called Chiang Mai. It took us 12 hours because it is 700km north of bangkok but only cost us 8 pounds!! and that was expensive in comparison with what other tourists on the bus paid. The roads were so bumpy and the bus vibrated the whole way there so sleep was an unlikely option. There were a few breaks along the way including one stop where no one got off except the driver to give a bag of rice to a lady waiting at the end of her village. Very local.
Bangkok was such an amzing place but so hectic and crazy. If you think london is bad then come here!!! The fumes actually give you a smokers cough and you feel dizzy everytime you walk down a main road. We preferred the boat which would take you up the river for about 32p each. We went to many nice restaurants and bars but the one that stands out was the Vertigo roof top bar on the 59th floor looking across the city. Was so posh, lauren looked lovely but i felt like a pauper amongst the rich. Was 5 times the price for a beer here than where we stayed but well worth it!!
We've had a few run-ins with our little rodent friends as Lauren hates them. She jumped on my back unexpectedly and made me carry her until we were on a main road and made sure the rat was gone!!
Cabbages and condoms... A weird name for a restaurant but an amazing place for a meal. I had a new zealand lamb curry, which to date was the best curry i've ever had. 10x better than cardamon and that says everything. All the surrounding decor was created entirley for condoms as all profits go to AIDs awareness. so unique to see.
We have ooked a 3 day trek in the hills of Pai. a small area in the mountains. It will include elephant riding, rafting and visits to waterfalls and hill tribes. We're staying in their mud huts!!!
Lauren and Stu x
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