Koh Samui was left behind for the cooler mountain air of Chiang Mai. Got stuck into the street food here at the market around the corner from our hotel. Cheap and very tasty - amazing what bamboo shoots really taste like. The pool was big and Angus could suddenly swim without floaties. We had made him googles with his old lenses, roofing silicone and a set of rubber swimming goggles and this had really helped him turn the corner. All of a sudden he was diving to 8ft and retrieving and objects he could throw in. Archie joined in the fun and very soon the pool was full of any movable objects in the vicinity.
The night markets of Chiang Mai were Amber all over so she had a couple of evenings in doing what she loves doing. Due to the near overflowing state of our baggage any additions may well have meant excess so it was mainly perusing and no purchasing. We do miss the odd night out, especially when you see people having a great time in a nice restaurant...oh well.
We had an impromtu day which began with a tuk tuk ride up into the mountains. One snake show, monkey show and elephant show later we headed back down. Love the elephants, there seems to be a lot of thinking going on behind those kind dark eyes. Feeding them is a real buzz. We have gotten to feed giraffes as well which for me was just fantastic. I can watch them move all day, so graceful, timid and seemingly well mannered. We seem to have spent a lot of time looking at animals, fish and insects - no guessing why Mr Attenborough!
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