Yesterday, we went to the Mae Sa Elephant Camp. During the show, the elephants did everything from play soccer to delicately paint on an easel. Afterwards, we road an elephant up through the hills to the Mae Sa craft village where we bought goods from the tribes of the Long Neck Karen and Lahu.
Later, we went back to Chiang Mai to an orchid farm and, although it was not the prime season, the flora were still stunning and lush. There were many vibrant colors and varieties of orchids, some we had never seen before. The orchids hang in baskets so their roots are exposed to the humidity and hang 4-5 feet to the ground.
Today, we went to the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Built on the side of the mountain, it was the most beautiful temple we’ve seen so far. There were great vistas of Chaing Mai from the temple but the city’s smog ruined some of the visibility. We enjoyed sitting at the temple cafe having a waffle for a snack and people watching.
Tonight we finished the last of our souvenir shopping at the Night Bazaar just outside our hotel. Tomorrow morning we are off to Bangkok for the last few days of our trip together. Safe journey.
Josh & Lenette
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