*MOTO TALE* - One Screw Loose

One screw loose.
No, not me. The bike!

So i think its about time to learn more about fixing up my own bike. You know "just in case". ..and, because i enjoy it. ..and, because im Scottish (frugal is the word, frugal!)
Anyway, there was an rather annoying ratting/vibrate sound coming from my bike. The longer i didnt do anything about it, the more the sound began to irritate me.

So... time to investigate. Turned out to be one small thing. A missing screw. Funny really. One small thing causing a whole lot of noise.




Talking of bike maintenance, i also finally did my first home oil change. Yes, i really havent done it myself before..>.< Pretty vile what came out actually, and shockingly small amount. Feeling ashamed that i let the oil get so low and so manky before changing.

Next, is the brake pads....

*TRIP REPORT* *DAY TRIP*: The Wiang Haeng Loop

Having heard that the Wiang Haeng loop was supposed to be a great loop and scenic, i thought it was worth a check-out.
Turned out to be, for me, more challenging than i had hoped, and not in a good way.

I had based myself for a few days in the beautiful area of Chiang Dao with the intention of exploring the area, then got the notion to do the Wiang Haeng Loop.


For me the 1178 /1322 from Chiang Dao to Wiang Haeng, wasn't in the same league as the Chiang Dao zone in terms of scenic value.
Initially the road itself was ok, if you want just road for riding sake. 
It was just ok, not great, but ok.   

I confess I'm spoiled when it comes to beautiful and scenic roads in Thailand, so it's not one i thought was particularly special in terms of scenery.Wiang Haeng itself was just a simple rural town, with not a lot there.

After Wiang Haeng, continuing on the 1322, the road took a turn for the worse.
Basically no road. Just rocks. Lots and lots of rocks. Big chunky rocks.
Thinking that it probably wont last for long, i pushed ahead, but alas the broken up road lasted the whole of the rest of the trip, until i neared the end of the loop and into Chiang Dao. Just rocks, big rocks, gravelly rocks, ditches and ravines, and red mud.
Im not so confident on this kind of road (due to my accident) and i initially tested my mettle by standing up and letting the bike take the bounce. But after a while i grew weary, not just physically, by mentally from the concentration.
Don't mind challenging myself, but not for such a lengthy period in one go.

Pretty knackered by the time i got back into Chiang Dao, and a little frustrated by the additional time the trip took..especially as it wasnt particularly scenic or special..well, in comparison to the areas around Chiang Dao.

Wont be looping around Wiang Haeng again any time soon i recon...

*MOTO REVIEW* Yamaha MT03 - v - Honda CB300 - my personal opinion of both bikes.

Had an opportunity to test ride the CB300 and the MT03 for a couple of hours around the Mae Wang loop. This is a really nice loop btw! Many would say there isn't much difference between these two bikes, but for me the difference was huge. The MT03 was an absolute dream, and i didn't like the feel of the CB300. Here's why:

The CB300 was not as balanced weight-wise for me as the MT03 was. Preferred the smooth throttle of the MT03 (although that could be altered on the CB300). The MT03 was smoother all round, from acceleration to gear changes. It handled the curves perfectly and on the straights it went to 145 in a flash..and for sure it has more power in it, but i was just too wary on a new rental bike (and my own experience of it) to take up the power more. On straight highway roads I'm sure this bike would get up some good speed, and wouldn't even feel like it.

My dtracker 250cc shakes at 130, but the MT03 was steady and smooth at 145.
Makes me wonder how much power is in it.

The only thing about it that i may not like about it, if i was riding on it for any length of time, is the fairly fixed positioning.

On my dtracker i have a lot of maneuverability. I can shift my leg position a lot, taking them right off the the peddles and onto the frame if cruising, or placing them right behind me on the passenger pedals.
I would be concerned about possible cramp or stiffness and soreness for long touring rides.
Would be good to find out when more people ride it long distance.

But for a daytrip like i did, it was an absolutely fabulous bike..and i just didn't want to get off it!

MT03 - 1000 baht at POP rentals
CB300 - 800 baht at POP rentals

*MOTO GEAR* - pee like a man.....

Not exactly moto "gear", but absolutely worth doing a write up on.
This is one for the girls.

Picture this:

• You are on the bike.
• Nature calls.
• You are far from anywhere.
• The bushes await..

WELL, IVE FOUND A SOLUTION! ..(bear with me as i give a little lead in..)
If, like me, you have been caught short whilst riding and need to "go" in nature, then you know its not much fun as a woman. Squatting down with your riding gear around your ankles feels pretty damn vulnerable. Not only in terms of possibly exposing yourself or needing to flee, but also in terms of what bugs etc are around. Case-in-point, this video of me dealing with exactly that struggle, here:

Basically not being able to pee like a man, makes things difficult. Well, this solution i found works, Ive tried and tested it many times...and it works 100%!

Its called the Shewee and simply put, you can pee standing up. Its a funnel-like small fold-able device, made of silicon...and its awesome.

LOL.

HOnestly though, it may be too much information..but its too much of a great piece of information NOT to share!

You can also find cheaper generic versions. Im really really happy with it and i no longer have a "toilet dilemma" like my video above!

*MOTO TRIP* - Mae Hong Son Loop (through route 1263) Chiang Mai > Mae Hong Son > Mae Chaem> Mae Wang> Chiang Mai.

A trip in which i retrace the route of my accident I had four year ago.

Setting off early to make good time, I headed for the 1095 to Pai. The 1095 is a well-loved moto route, both for scooters and bigger bikes. If you love your twisties, this road is for you!

At the time of this trip however, the road was still undergoing reconstruction. So, unfortunately it was a far more cautious and slower beginning to the trip that I have enjoyed in the past. Usually I will stay in Pai for a night and chill out, but this time I just stopped off for lunch and short relax then continued on towards MHS instead. I missed out Fish Cave, which is actually a really great place to visit, and also Lod Cave.

Just before MHS you reach a town called Soppong. I had been told that Soppong River Inn was a lovely place to stay. So I headed there. I arranged to stay in a bungalow on the river, which had a nice peaceful feel to it. Until, that is, a large group of riders checked into the bungalow next to me. The noise was really quite bad and a lot of people were getting drunk and rowdy. It required being brought up about to the owner. Thankfully she was understanding and offered another room. However, what happened instead (which was really very nice of them) was that the group of riders who were told about the noise disturbance, decided to move to a different bungalow instead. I did feel a little guilty but at the same time I got a much needed quiet time and a good nights sleep. The bungalows at River Inn are close to each other so noise reverberates, sadly. It was a very scenic place though and would stay again.

In the morning I allowed myself a long lie in before check-out then set off for Mae Hong Son for lunch. Had a quick look around MHS and grabbed a bite to eat at Salween River Restaurant. Enjoyed the food and the prices, and the owner was lovely.
They also had a GT.Rider map up on the wall. Nice one! Cant recommend this map enough!
Get yourself one if you plan on exploring the Northern regions and Laos.



I ended up taking far longer in the restaurant than I should of and realised I wasn't making good time if i wanted to get to Mae Chaem. There were dark clouds looming also, and it seemed a spot of rain was heading my way. I absolutely didn't want to stay in Khun Yuam, that's for sure, as too many bad memories from years before (I'm referring to my accident, which is what this trip was actually all about..). So I headed off for the 1263, only stopping in Khun Yuam to fill up. As I mentioned previously, this trip was a cathartic one for me, because it was all about retracing my steps when I had a serious accident 4 years previously on the same day. I recall nothing of the route due to the concussion I sustained and I wondered if riding along the same route would bring back any memories. But nothing was coming back to me.

I found the road fun to ride on, as it was now completely resurfaced making it an easy ride.
About half an hour into the ride a small thunderstorm hit and it was really refreshing. It didn't last long and at the end I was rewarded by a beautiful rainbow (a double rainbow in fact!). I felt good. I felt happy. I was finally going to finish the trip I never finished those years ago.



About another half hour or so on 1263 route I was losing myself in enjoying the ride and had to remind myself to keep a look out for any possible reminders. I had been going along happily, I felt good, really good, when suddenly a weird thing happened. You can read about that and watch the video i took here.

Anyway after I recovered myself I headed on towards Mae Chaem, happy that I the past was now behind me. Before I got to Mae Chaem the sky was getting dark. I had set off way too late in the afternoon and with the rainstorm stops (2 stops)  and the time resting near my accident point, I found myself beginning to ride in the dark (and around these areas it really is PITCH black at night). The headlight on my dtracker is poor and the GPS on my phone was out (because i had no signal), so as I wasn't sure how much further it was to get to Mae Chaem, I decided to rest up at the first town I came across. Found a small town and some ratty accommodation owned by a sweet old couple and rested up for the night, after eating at a local cheap eatery. In the morning, when I headed out for Mae Chaem, it turned out to be just about 15 mins away haha. But no regrets, I enjoyed the quiet cheap place. There was also one very lovely aspect and that was the brightness of the stars outside. There were very few streetlights and no road lights anywhere around the area, so the sky was stunning. It was a little spooky at times though...BOO!.

Anyway, headed into Mae Chaem, fueled up and then took the road to Mae Wang. Really great curves and enjoyed it a lot. Came out at Doi Inthanon, but didn't go up. I do have a Doi Inthanon trip report here though (link to be added). I also saw a monkey at Doi Inthanon checkpoint, which I really didn't expect. Apparently there are some monkeys living around there. Here is a video I got of it (he sprayed on that lady's red car. Cheeky bugger!)

I actually (embarrassingly) don't quite recall what i did after that. I think I was just on a high. A high from the trip and from it being such a significant trip for me. I do remember arriving home a bit later and thinking "I wish I was still out riding!".
I could have kept going. I felt exhilarated and happy to be alive.

Safe travels friends.

My bike got just a tad dirty on this trip..haha.

*MOTO TALE* - Accident scene revisited, 4 years later.

After a bit of distance and several years of riding under my belt, i felt strong enough to retrace the route of my motorcycle accident from four years ago.
Given that I had concussion at the time and remembered nothing leading up to the accident, I wondered if any memory would return.

My full trip report is posted separately here, so this blog is concentrating solely on the ride on route 1263, where i had the accident.

 
I set off along the road and no memories were returning. I kept looking around trying to get some kind of flashback, but nothing came. The road had also been resurfaced, so that probably didn't help much either. As the route went on I began to just enjoy the route, often forgetting the purpose of my trip. It really was a lovely route.

I was already more than halfway into the route and totally happy, when I had a sudden frightening and strange reaction. (My body is full of goosebumps just now, just writing about it and remembering!) I came around a curve at a bow of a hill, and suddenly it was like a camera bulb going off in my face. The whole scene became like camera snapshots rather than reality. Sudden terror took hold of me and my body began shaking convulsively. I let out an horrible wail. (Im really filled with goosebumps and shivers going up my back now!!) I was still riding and this was really not a long section that I experienced this weird and terrifying reaction.
I pulled over to catch my breath. 

Huge body shaking sobs took over for a moment and I slumped over my bike, letting it out for a bit before finally composing myself again. I looked back over the area I had just passed and I was filled with utter terror. Yet when I looked at the road in front of me, I felt neutral. I absolutely KNEW that was the section of road. I cannot explain it. I do not recall the road. No memory came back. But inside of my brain somewhere the GPS location of my accident is hardwired. 

Amazing really!

RIDE SAFE!

*MOTO EVENT* The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Chiang Mai 2015.

Great day, great bikes, great people...and really amazing organizing..from the ride itself to the camera work and editing from Bas Man , the wonderful lunch and fun games and auction at Good View Restaurant, to the evening event. Really so happy to have been a part of it. Thank you so much to the organisers...and looking forward to next year's ride !

Opposite is the teaser video, and below is the longer one and another one. Enjoy!


 #‎DGRCHIANGMAI2015‬
Special Thanks to Bas Man ‪#‎basmanfilmsinmotion‬
‪#‎TRIUMPHCHIANGMAI‬
‪#‎THEGOODVIEW‬
‪#‎THACHANGCAFE‬

 

*MOTO TRIP* Chiang Mai > Mae Salong > Chang Dao ( + restricted area at Doi Tung and agricultural area at Pha Daeng) )

 *NOTE* I did this trip prior to considering blogging about my trips. I hope to update with a better detailed map when i work out my route.

Overnight moto trip: 
Chiang Mai to Mae Salong, through a restricted area at Doi Tung, then a slight detour around Pha Daeng way. (Mainly because of going off on a scenic agricultural route and going way off track and getting a bit lost, lol).


Day 1: Chiang Mai > Doi Tung > Mae Salong.

The 118 main route through Chiang Rai is pretty much just a long busy road. It has some sweeps but its more about getting from A to B, at least for me. Things get more scenic once you get onto the 1149 to Doi Tung. 

The 1149 and Doi Tung area has some stunning views in my opinion and its an area which seems to attract few foreign tourists. It is, however, a popular attraction for Thai, particularly the Mae Fah Luang Garden. Doi Tung is also an area with a lot of coffee plantations (you will see a lot of Doi Tung coffee shops around the northern region). A contrast from the neighbouring tea plantation area of Doi Mae Salong, where i headed to next, and where i stayed overnight. Before heading into Mae Salong area i headed to a restricted area near the Burmese border. There are certain times where you are allowed access into this zone (and later i hope to update with the details), and luckily i was allowed access.

By the time i came out of the restricted access zone and was nearing Mae Salong, i was overheating a bit. It was a very hot day and although I wear a mesh armoured jacket and always have a Camelbak  on me, i was sweating. So I took the opportunity to cool down in a pretty stream.

There were loads of butterflies around and the stream was cool and flowing. I nearly lost a pair of flip-flops ive had for around 8 years and that i love. I watched the stream carry them off on its current, but, determined to get them back i launched myself after them, and got them back i did..haha! Yes, i really DO love those flip-flops that much...

I arrived at Doi Mae Salong (very steep inclines at Mae Salong) and checked into the Phumaktawan Resort

 Initially the resort seemed blissful, and although it was beautiful and the view was stunning, the connecting walls were thin. No rooms came detached and each small house had two guest rooms. A noisy family with a noisy kid and a penchant for noisy tv viewing came to stay next to me, which put a bit of a dampener on my stay, sadly. They really could do with insulating the rooms a bit better to be honest.

Mae Salong itself is a place for a bit of a chill out. It has a nice temple up a steep twisty hill, and a LOT of tea. The locals are ethnically Chinese and the main language is Yunnanese. Really doesn't feel like Thailand much at all. Food-wise there isn't a great selection really (imo), but you wont go hungry. There are even 7/11's. lol. The most raved about coffee shop within the biking community is Sweet Mae Salong and it really is very nice actually. Great coffee and great cake (which is often hard to find in Thailand) and a great view. They even provide binoculars.

Day 2: After a bad breakfast choice at a local place resulting in a stomach upset, i made a later start towards Chiang Dao than planned. Was a nice easy route down the 117, so much so that i had time to kill, so took a detour onto a rural road. Turned out to be a really beautiful agricultural route with practically zero vehicles on the route. In the end I got a bit lost trying to head out towards Chiang Dao,  and although my GPS said one way, two sets of locals said another. So, I decided ignore the GPS and go with the locals directions..which did actually land me out at Chang Dao. Would seem that if i went via the GPS i would have arrived at Doi Ang khan..which i would have liked, but it was getting late and i wanted to get back to Chiang Mai that day. Will need to investigate that route more later and find out for sure where the other route ends out at. Stopped off at Chang Dao Nest resort for a cool drink, then headed back to Chiang Mai (then needed to do a short detour into CM via the Pai road because the police had shut down the intersection. Likely some kind of accident. Massive queues of traffic. A guy waiting on a bike said he had already been waiting for 1 hour...so i didnt fancy waiting). 
Got home later than i hoped, but feeling good. 

*MOTO TALE* - Projectile Vomit and the Importance of Hydrating...

Early this afternoon when the sky was overcast, i went to exercise at a park just down from Doi Suthep mountain.


The sun began to emerge and seeing as i had already pretty much worn myself out, i decided that i may as well hop on the bike and head up the mountain.
The sun was out.
The air was clear.
The sky was blue and filled with big puffy clouds.
Just perfect!


A bit further along i see a guy on a KLX 250 riding leisurely. Overtook him. 
But like sticky rice, he was right on my back the whole way. At the 2nd lookout i pulled over, as did he.
Ironically it turned out that the guy was someone i had been meaning to meet up with for around a year or so.

We got to chatting for a while, but in the full sun.
Suddenly I became very aware that i was getting seriously faint. I told myself to snap out of it, but myself didn't listen. (Remember that i had already worn myself out earlier from the workout (and although i drank water, it was probably not enough)). I had planned to eat lunch after working out but didn't (as i instead went up the mountain), so that probably didn't help either. So it must have been a combination of lack of food and water, and a touch of heatstroke. But really brought on by a lack of hydration (ALWAYS keep yourself hydrated!) This bad combination not only made me nearly fall off my roadside perch by fainting...it also..(thank you Murphy's Law)..made me (in front of several tourists)..PROJECTILE VOMIT over the side of the view.

No ordinary graceful vomit either (if vomiting could ever be graceful really...)..but PROJECTILE. Oh happy days. @.@ (Picture "The Excorcist" ..)

....Once recovered, i attempted to redeem myself and my embarrassment. All i could think of to say was "the only way this could get worse, is if i sh*t myself".(Classy, right..)
..and NO, thankfully i didnt (sh*t myself)..! But bloody hell after i said it i thought, 'Murphy' (Law) is a mean bugger and he may just add insult to injury!

..anyway, it turned out good in the end.
Decided to throw in the towel of my day and head further into the mountain.Thankfully it turned out to be something funny to look back on, rather than something solely cringe-worthy. But that's often about the company too. So thank you to those who help me laugh at awkward situations.

..particularly as i have so many of them.

Many many many...

*MOTO TALE* Rainy Season in Northern Thailand

I recently wrote on my Facebook timeline "Today the weather God decided that ordinary rain made of water droplets was too boring. He decided that rain made of millions and millions of tiny little razor blade needles that have the ability to penetrate the skin like lasers when riding a moto, would be far far more fun..", however, not to worry, it isn't always this way. In fact Rainy Season is a very beautiful time in Thailand in my opinion.

If, like me, you come from a standard four-season country (in my case, the UK), you will likely associate rainy days with gloomy days. In Thailand however, it is often warm rain and not uncomfortable. It usually comes in big heavy bucket-loads, rather than drips and drabs, and it usually comes in short sharp spells. Almost like someone turned a big giant tap on, or dropped a huge bucket of water down. It suddenly on, and then its suddenly off again.

The beauty of rainy season for me is how lush everything becomes. During the hot season months prior to rainy season, where temperatures can reach up to the 40+ (centigrade), the land becomes parched and dry. In truth much of Thailand's beauty comes from its stunning nature, and when dry season has sucked all the moisture out of the ground and all the leaves off the trees, it isn't as pretty a sight. There is a sorrowful amount of litter in Thailand also, and the lush green vegetation hides this sorry shame. In dry season plastic bottles and waste is revealed, exposing a nation that generally needs to be more educated in keeping its country beautiful.

But well..back to rainy season. Rainy season starts from around May and goes on for as long as five months, ending around October. Its usually a four month season. Lately the rainy seasons have seen less rain than usual, which is not good for Thailand's water resources and the vegetation. But, by the end of rainy season the beauty of Thailand is restored as it enters into the cool season and peak tourism period.

So, don't be put off from visiting Thailand during the rainy season, as you will get to experience the full glory of tropical rainstorms.



Watching a rainstorm from a balcony is one of the most joyful experiences i have here. Everything feels so alive at this time, especially the frogs, who are out in full chorus. You will see some stunning mist and cloud formations and, if you are lucky, you may even get a double rainbow! Its also low season, so everywhere is cheaper. So, that's a bonus for the budget minded!

*MOTO TRIPS* *DAY RIDE* : The Samoeng Loop - a mini scoop

Samoeng Loop Map

image: GT.Rider.com

Anyone who rides in Chiang Mai will know the Samoeng Loop, and likely know it well. The loop is pretty much the base staple for any riders in Chiang Mai for a quick ride around on a nice day. Its also the one that many tourists on scooters will want to pay a visit to.

Scenic-wise it is pretty, so there are photo ops (*Shamless selfie alert below* :p) and stop-off points for those who wish to do so, but enough twists and curves and dips to keep a rider, who is out purely for the road, happy.

Today i had a quick ride around. Its rainy season and the roads were wet and slippery. But hey, i got to see 4 snakes, (2 dead, sadly :( - not by me, although i narrowly avoided a cobra - at least it seemed to be a cobra as it reared up), a tiny squirrel dashing across the road in front of me narrowly escaping from being squished, frog hunting thrashers when i stopped to avoid the bulk of some rain (locals out with sticks, poking around in the grass to find tasty frogs for dinner), chickens-crossing-the-road galore, and ..would you believe...a Mclaren 650!

I topped the day off by stopping at "The Doi" resort for coffee (love this place and highly recommend it)..which is where i took this shameless selfie.

That's what you call a blissful day..at least in my books.

One good thing about posting an update like this on Facebook is that you find out you werent the only one who spotted the Mclaren (these are really REALLY uncommon to see here). I didnt get a photo, but my friend did.
Fantasic! He also happens to be the owner of a really great bike rental shop and tour company. Highly rated. So if interested take a look at TONY's BIG BIKES.

Now dont ever say i dont help you guys reading this out. I link you to the best places and resources.
..well, so says I. :p

Lastly, get yourself a GT.Rider Mae Sa Valley Map. Fantastic map for the loop and Mae Sa Valley. You can buy online or via these outlets.

*NOTE* I never recommend any product or service or place that i do not have faith in or have experienced. Everything on this blog is my personal account and recommendations. I take pride in writing about what im passionate about!

*MOTO TRIP*: Chiang Mai > NAN > Chiang Mai (road trip with The Grinder Boyz!)

This was a really fun trip, but the boys (who normally ride bikes with much more power ) found the trip a bit of a slog on 250cc bikes. It was great that they did this trip on bikes that matched mine, though. Very grateful for that! As an aside, the guys on the trip became affectionately known as "The Grinder Boyz", mainly because one of them decided to play a trick on another of the guys by uploading his pic on the Grinder app. (Grinder is the equivalent of Tinder, but for those interested in the same sex). Yes, childish I know, but pretty funny all the same.

The guys on this trip are experienced riders, really experienced. So for them the pace was a doddle, and thus the antics that came about were pretty fun. Had a giggle the whole trip.
The 1148 is known as one of the best roads for riding in the province, and although I enjoyed it, I found it not quite as twistie as I normally like. Or maybe my bike just doesn't have enough power for these kinds of sweeping curves. Would be a good one to try on a bike with more power.

We started from our usual meeting point before heading off. I had a small bag, the guys seemed to take kitchen sinks... ^^

The pace was around 120/130km and so we did ok. But of course, that's because we cant go any faster! We kept going till we hit Sabaai Dee Coffee shop for a break and a cool down. A couple of other riders had joined up with us at this point, and would head to Nan with us also.

Fab ride, fab weather (Jan is cool season and is really great for riding at this time), fab company.
 
We hung up our helmets at S.P. Guesthouse in Nan. A nice friendly inexpensive guesthouse. Seems to be a favorite with riders due to the secure parking.
Headed out for a bit to eat and went along to the HUGE night market. Was a bit too overwhelming for a few of us, including me, so half went around the market and the rest of us headed off for a quiet drink at a local biker bar. I pretty much called it a night fairly early and headed off back to the guesthouse with the only other girl on the trip, my good friend Tik. Boys will be boys, as they say, and the guys stayed up late drinking. As I was in bed at a more reasonable hour I was up very early (as planned), and had already packed up. 
The boys were no where in sight. Haha.

I posted this on my facebook that morning "Good morning from S.P.Guesthouse, Nan. I've been up since 7:30 am, bright-eyed and (not so) bushy-tailed (only because it's first thing in morning.). The guys were up late drinking. I suspect when they emerge from the rooms they will be red-eyed and groggy-tailed ^^^ Som nam na ^^" 

But actually, although they were up a little later than planned, they didn't seem worse for wear. I guess they are just used to it! Haha. So, after a little later start than planned we headed off for breakfast, packed and ready. P.S, I find the photo that was taken at the breakfast place pretty funny.. because the tallest man in the group on the right, was standing next to the shortest lady in our group. Haha.
So this time we headed back via a different route (at a later date I will update what this route was), which I was enjoying much more than the more famous 1148 route. It was much more twisty. We hit an area of roadworks with lots of gravel and sticky tarmac, but apart from that section the rest of the route was absolutely stunning with roads in great condition. At one point we were all low on fuel (spitting feathers!) and had a bit of a panic to find a fuel pump. I spied one on a roadside thankfully, and were saved.
 
We made a pit stop in Phayao and ended up meeting a group of friends who were just back from a lengthy tour. Had no idea they would be there, so was a nice coincidence. We had lunch together and shared some stories, and then headed off back to Chiang Mai. We arrived as dusk was setting and was really quite beautiful.

This trip will stick in my mind as one of the most fun I have ever had.

Thanks Grinder Boyz!