Chiang Mai, Thailand

Rubbing bellies and hugging rocks

5 pounds heavier and with loads of Thai cooking knowledge packed into my head, I successfully wrapped up 3 days of cooking classes. Can't wait to try out some recipes when I get home! Ben and I opted for 3 days with Aaron joining us on days 2 and 3. The rest of the crew opted to give their...

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GoBlue on June 12, 2007 from Chiang Mai, Thailand

from the travel blog: Viv's Voyage(s)

This time, I almost got bit by a bat...I think

Yes, the animal adventures continue. This time, I think I was almost bitten, and I think it was a bat. Here's how it goes... Carl and I returned to the Crazy Horse Buttress crag for the third time in our Chiang Mai stays, this time again with Viv and with newcomers Aaron and Ben. We rented a...

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GoBlue on June 12, 2007 from Chiang Mai, Thailand

from the travel blog: Joc's Journeys

Cooking School Graduation

Back in Chiang Mai now after a few days at the cooking school - fantastic! I really like Thai food, and the school we chose was a great find (Vivian's friend had been there two years ago). The fellow who started the place (Sampon) is a renown cook around here, and he recently opened a resort...

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GoBlue on June 11, 2007 from Chiang Mai, Thailand

from the travel blog: Joc's Journeys

Cooking in Chiang Mai

We've all just finished two days staying at a boutique resort just outside the city (Jasmine Rice Village) and taking cooking classes (Chiang Mai Cookery School) - it's been relaxing and A LOT of fun. Learning to cook with lots of chillies (the joys of having half the class coughing from the...

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GoBlue on June 10, 2007 from Chiang Mai, Thailand

from the travel blog: Viv's Voyage(s)

Northern Thailand--Part 1

Our first few days in Chiang Mai were incredible. Joc and I found a great place to rock climb about 40 minutes outside the city. We booked transport with some local guides, rented a guide book for the day and Joc, Vivian and I headed out for a great day of climbing on some solid Limestone...

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GoBlue on June 8, 2007 from Chiang Mai, Thailand

from the travel blog: Carl's Circuit

Elephants, Cliff Jumping and Rock Climbing - oh my!

We've made it north to Chiang Mai now and are continuing to have a blast! We arrived Monday afternoon in time for some logistics and a settle-in evening. Carl and I got some great information from a local climbing company about a nearby crag called Crazy Horse Buttress. Tuesday, Carl, Viv and I...

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GoBlue on June 8, 2007 from Chiang Mai, Thailand

from the travel blog: Joc's Journeys