Considering my resistance to day tripping, I sure did a lot of it in Chiang Rai. On Saturday, Mags and I hired a guide and a driver to take us to Burma and Laos.
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Thailand
Happy Halloween from Chiang Rai
We are in the city of Chiang Rai about 500 miles north of Bangkok and close to the borders of Laos and Burma. The city is a friendly melting pot of several cultures including Thai, Lana, Chinese, Lao and Burmese.
Thai For Two
Unlike the other countries I have visited and most Asian countries, Thailand has never been conquered, colonized or occupied. Thais proudly ascribe their historic independence to strong leaders, which is one reason they are pretty sensitive about the “The King and I”‘s portrayal of very popular King Mongkut, who resisted European colonization in the 19th century.
Camino Milagro 