Chiang Mai!

By Aubrey

We have been researching Chiang Mai now for one year. It will almost be one year since our last visit (in December 2008) and we have been planning to go back ever since. I absolutely fell in love with Chiang Mai on our first visit. It is the perfect combination of city and country with a creative and artistic feel. The local artisans and craftspeople show their talents through the local handicrafts sold at the Walking Street night markets.

On our first trip to Chiang Mai Parker and I convinced Mr. Lynch (Parker's father), who is afraid of heights to go with us on the Flight of The Gibbeons, zip lining through the jungle! He was terrified at first but after wards claimed it was one of the coolest experiences of his life.

Our next adventure in Chiang Mai is already planned out! Check out some of the sights, courses, and adventures we plan to experience on our next trip.

1. Hot Air Balloon Ride over Chiang Mai

http://www.wind-and-fire.com/

2. Visit the new baby Panda, Lin Bing at the Chiang Mai Zoo!

http://www.chiangmaizoo.com/

3. White Water Rafting

http://www.siamrivers.com

4. Take a meditation course

5. Take a Northern Thai cooking course

6. Take a Thai massage course (and of course, get a Thai massage!)

7. Visit the Elephant Nature Park

www.elephantnaturepark.org
This is a elephant sanctuary for rescued elephants who were abused.

8. Go shopping at Saturday and Sunday Night Walking Street Markets

9. Take mountain bikes through Doi Suthep!

www.mountainbikingchiangmai.com

10. Take a Muy Thai Boxing Course (I am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, so I think it would be fun to learn Muy Thai as well!)

11. Participate in "Monk Chat"

12. Take pictures of beautiful Chiang Mai!