After our eventful morning, we set about exploring the town. We got as far as having lunch before tiredness overcame us and we gave into a lunchtime siesta. This meant we missed the rain thought which wasn't too bad.
We went to look at the most famous wat in Chiang Mai which had some typical buddhist proverbs hung from all the trees. From there we went to the art and cultural centre. we had to skip[ the tribal museum becuase it was too late, but this wasn't a bad replacement ewspeciallys ince we all got in for a student fee. Technically I am a student since I have just accepted my accomodation.
After this we wandered around some lovely night markets.
In a bid to improve Craig's spirits I lifted my pizza ban and we went for an italian. I had pasta with ricotta and spinach which is far too rich for me now as I have become so accustomed to plain rice. This whole food thing could be an issue when I get home (thogh not the only one, I shall have to practice my manners!)
From there we went to the night safari. This had been my choice of activity and when we got there I was really excited especiallya s they were playing the pirates of the caribbean theme song as part of teh water show. Unfortunatly this meant that as i was wearing flipflops I slipped on the wet tiled floor. I only grazed my wrist and my ankle slightly but my brand spanking new camera that was round my wrist is now broken. With the exception of this wretched event, the safari was actually pretty good. I saw a baby zebra and it has to be zebra and not zeebra.
Yesterday we went on a trek. I say trek, but there wasn't much trekking involved because of the rain. We started off at an orchid and butterfly farm which was yawnworthy and moved onto a tribal village. We saw teh long necks. I felt like an intruder, because we just traipsed round the village and people were takign photos of them, they must have felt like a circus! From there we went to an elephant camp where I got to ride an elephant. It was called hoto. I never knew elephants were so hairy, but they are wonderful creatures, I love their trunks. We also had lunch there. Afterthis we were supposed to trek to some waterfalls but we could only make it to the first one as the rocks were so slippery. We then waited for about 2 hours to do some white water rafting, an activity i do so much enjoy. Izzie Tried to push me in several times but failed and gave up after I pushed her over instead. The day was rounded off with some bamboo rafting which was very placid but we couldnt help but think the raft was sinking since it was 3 inches under the water.
we rounded the day off with a meal and had a fairly early night.
Today, Isobel and i took cooking course. Craig opted against this to save money and soent his time, as far as I am aware since I havn't seen him yet, searching for a flight from bangkok to Guangzhou so he can go home. The cooking course was really good, the chef was hilarious and it was all completely hands on. I'm investing in a wok when I come home because I made a mean phad thai!
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