Chiang Rai... a little bit like Sarajevo, but much nicer

We stayed an extra day in Pai because the bus to Chiang Rai was already full when we went to book it. We're now leaving tomorrow and our bus leaves at 7.00am. We had the choice of either 7.00am or 5.30am, I think we chose well.

"The bike's not on fire - they're just trying to sell us opium"

We've now moved out of the Tree House place. It was a weird place and although it was very beautiful, you kind of had the feeling that you were living in a tourist attraction. We were often woken up to the sound of Chinese tourists outside our hut taking pictures of us. It was a bit distracting after a while.

Pai - A Street Full Of Trendies?

We've made it to Pai. It was really easy actually. We got a bus here. It was air-conditioned and it stopped half way here so we could use the loo. Very civilised!

Heading North!

Today is our last day in Chiang Mai. It is sad to leave such a lovely place, but we've been here nearly 2 weeks now and I'm excited to move on and see some more stuff.

Goodbye lovely Chiang Mai!

Pai, near Chang Mai

Nic's brother just recommended Pai to us.  He did the Asia thing a couple of years ago so he's a very useful person for us.

I found some info on Pai here, but this is the best bit: