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Thailand 10 – Elephant Camp

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 Formerly logging camps, these have been converted over to nature preserves / tourist attractions. The elephants do seem to be treated well & are happy. One reason may be because they are paired for life with a single trainer, resulting in a strong bond between the two. We rode an elephant and then watched them perform various tricks such as playing soccer and painting. After that we were able to feed & interact with them, which was probably the best part.

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Thailand 9 – Cooking Class

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 After the flower parade we joined Tom & Janet to go to a Thai cooking class. We first went to the market and learned about various Thai foods and ingredients. After making our purchases, we walked to the cooking school and learned how to make some typical dishes including soups, stir fries, curries, and dessert.

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Thailand 5 – Chedi Hotel

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 While in Chiang Mai we stayed at the Chedi Hotel, one of the nicest hotels either of us has ever seen, let alone stayed at. The grounds are beautiful, the staff very friendly, and our room was huge! It’s right on the river in Chiang Mai, the perfect place to eat breakfast in the morning. One night we had a celebration dinner at the hotel, and launched Thai lanterns afterwards.

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Thailand 4 – Chiang Mai

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After two days in Bangkok we flew to Chiang Mai, in the north of the country. It was cooler than sweltering Bangkok, but with a few mosquitoes, although they didn’t really bite, for some reason.

The major attractions (Chedi Hotel, Doi Suthep, Prince Royal’s College, Flower Parade, Cooking Class) will have their own photo galleries, but here are some pics from the airport and around town.

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