Wednesday, March 16, 20228:23 a.m. Pronto CoffeeChiang Dao, Thailand Let’s see if I can lose myself in the story of the cave. I’ve been to this cave once already. But it is divided into two sections, which they call Zone 1 and Zone 2. Zone 1 is the main cave….
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“Turning Red” and “Spider Man No Way Home”
Tuesday, March 15, 20226:28 a.m. Bungalow 2, Chan and CeesChiang Dao, Thailand Time is running out on my visa and therefore on my trip. I want to be back in Mae Sot on the 23rd. And I have a couple of places I want to visit on my return journey….
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Chiang Dao Cave Zone 1
Sunday, March 13, 20227:13 a.m. Bungalow 2, Chan and CeesChiang Dao, Thailand I did go to the cave yesterday, and I had a wonderful time. I decided not to bother with the lookout point. I rode straight to the cave. The couple from Romania and Poland told me a bit…
“There to Explore” and plans for the Chiang Dao Cave
Saturday, March 12, 20226:02 a.m. Chan and CeesChiang Dao, Thailand I believe that I will be going to the cave this morning. I was thinking about combining my cave visit with a short hike up to a temple at a scenic viewpoint. In fact, I was going to leave soon…
Pronto Coffee
Friday, March 11, 20227:52 a.m. Pronto CoffeeChiang Dao, Thailand I’m in Chiang Dao. It’s the next morning, and I am at my favorite place in this town: Pronto Coffee. It’s a truly wonderful coffee shop with a design and setting that can’t be beat. It sits almost at the base…
Stay in Pai, or Go?
Thursday, March 10, 20225:53 a.m. Bungalow 14, Mr. Jan’s GuesthousePai, Thailand I still haven’t decided if I am going to stay in Pai or move to Chiang Dao. All I know is that I will be leaving this bungalow at Mr. Jan’s. In fact, I don’t have a choice. I…
It Can Be Exhausting Being Me
Wednesday, March 9, 20227:07 a.m. Bungalow 14, Mr. Jan’s GuesthousePai, Thailand The Prime Minister of Malaysia made an official announcement yesterday. The details haven’t been released in full, but he essentially said that they are going to open Malaysia’s borders on April 1st. If this turns out to be true,…
WiFi Problems and Being Irritable
Tuesday, March 8, 202210:27 a.m. Bungalow 14, Mr. Jan’s GuesthousePai, Thailand I wasn’t feeling particularly energetic this morning, and I’ve been having a lot of computer issues, so I did not jump onto this laptop as soon as I woke up. Instead, I went out for a nice breakfast. And…
Nam Lod Cave 2nd Visit; and Mr. Jan’s Guest House in Pai
Monday, March 7, 20227:10 a.m. Jungle GuesthousePang Mapha, Thailand The return trip to Lod Cave turned out wonderful. I did decide to go back, and I’m very glad that I did. I’m not entirely sure what the difference was. I mentioned yesterday a few of the reasons I might not…
Planning to Revisit the Nam Lod Cave
Sunday, March 6, 20227:13 a.m. Jungle GuesthousePang Mapha, Thailand The roosters have been just as active this morning. Large numbers of them live in the houses and farms around my bungalow, and they are quite loud. Considering that the ruckus has been going on for hours, the roosters must be…