Other highlights from Chiang Mai:
The Waterfall. We had to hike (in miserable heat) to this waterfall, but the payoff was worth it. Once we made it, you could jump in and take a dip. The water was refreshing and the waterfall was beautiful.
Karen Village. Not my favorite. The hike to the waterfall took us through a hill tribe village. Most everyone one was sleeping (heat) except a few children who wanted to sell bracelets etc. Many of these villages are refugees from Myanmar (Burma). They have so little-not even plumbing. Their livestock lives under their huts. Pretty depressing-makes me thankful for all that I have (too much).
Sunday Night Market. Awesome!!! They close the streets off so that vendors can line their goodies out on the ground and the people can casually walk up and down. Not only is it a great market, but it’s a nice social event for the locals (and foreigners). Most of the items are handmade-many items i bought were directly from their creator.
