Monday, February 9, 2009

.....Chiang Mai Journal

We've just returned from an elephant camp in the village of the Lisu - a hill tribe of Northern Thailand. The simplicity of their lives is mind bending. We lived among them for a short time and did, indeed, ride an elephant. I felt like Hannibal crossing the Alps. The visit, thus far, has been amazing and I have pages of detail recorded in my travel journal. My first encounter with elephants was in Bangkok where I learned the elephant riding next to our cab had the right of way. He was entitled!!! I've been to a Thai cooking school and loved every moment of that as well. One of these days I'll become sophisticated and jaded but till them I'm like a child on Christmas morning, loving every minute of what comes my way. Take care .....Mary

10 comments :

Anonymous said...

How exciting! Riding an elephant and learning in a cooking school! Looking forward to your new Thai dishes! :)

Donna-FFW said...

Good for you, Mary. I am so jealous of all your adventures. Im glad youre having such a fantastic experience.

Schnitzel and the Trout said...

So glad to hear from you and that you are enjoying a trip of a lifetime. Take care.

Hootin Anni said...

How fun and how exciting to know that you rode an elephant!!! What was it like? Do tell sometime soon, won't you? Such a wonderful post for the day. Thanks for sharing Mary.

MyKitchenInHalfCups said...

Wow that is a fabulous trip unfolding!
You've got just the right attitude.
Enjoy

Jersey Girl Cooks said...

It sounds like you are having so much fun. Enjoy!

Cathy said...

Its wonderful to hear from you Mary. It sounds like you are enjoying an amazing trip. Can't wait to hear about it in detail.

What an experience!

Pam said...

I was wondering where you were. What a fun and exciting adventure - can't wait to hear all about it.

Anonymous said...

It sounds like you are having a wonderful time...elephants oy vey!

Hamster said...

Try this Thai cooking website.
www.thaifoodtonight.com
It's got about 30 recipes each one with a cooking video to go along.

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