Lucked in to the Sunday Market in Chiang Mai. (In fact, we thought it was the famed Night Bazaar… After visiting the Night Bazaar, I think the Sunday Market was a lot cooler.)
We think things might have been even busier than normal because it was the first Sunday of the new year.
The next morning, the street was empty.
Rough trek schedule:
Day 1 (Jan 2nd)
Day 2 (Jan 3rd)
Karen villages are one of several northern Thai hill tribes. They also happen to share my name 
Got up at 6:30am this morning… gotta love jetlag. But it did make for a beautiful stroll the city. Morning light, fresh fruit and banana pancakes at the market.
About to head out on a 2 day trek through the jungles & hill villages. Bamboo rafts & elephant rides included.
Last night was probably the best time to be in Bangkok… Khaoson was quite The Scene.
A sample:
Things were much calmer the next morning. Evidence that Khaoson is aimed at Westerners? Check out the starbucks sign. (No, I didn’t get coffee. And yes, this picture is sideways.)
In Chiang Mai now after a short flight…