mcgriffith Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 On Thursday woke up early to glorious clear blue sunny skies. What, no rain? And it seemed to be a mite cooler. Perfect motorsai riding weather....SO, I jetted off to your fair city, spent 3 days (2 nights) and I have to say, I really enjoyed being there! The ride up was marvelous and reasonably uneventful. At the checkpoints I flipped up my mirrored helmet visor, said a polite sawasdee khrap...and got a smart salute and a smile from the attending officers! Arrived in town, tried to get a room at Baan Bua Guesthouse; they were full up. So I ended up at a new place, Jansom House, which is opposite Wat Jed Yod. Spent a bit of time in the Night Bazaar, ate some excellent food, got a great massage (sore from the ride) and ended up at the Teepee Bar, listening to rock n' roll with the backpackers till the wee hours. Next day took a ride along the river both ways, and pretty much did a full recce of the city proper. I really like the vibe of this place! I met a few local residents in a watering hole or two, they all categorically gave a big thumbs up to their life there. Ate at Funny House for German, Aye's (for a Brit-style brekkie), Da Vinci's for salad/pizza, a noodle stall or 2 for Thai, etc. I hope to return soon and explore more of what this beautiful city has to offer! McG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Glad you liked it, spend a little more time next time and do some of the great drives in the mountains. Sceadugenga's cave to the east of Mae Lao is rapidly becoming a tourist attraction. Watch out for the dog though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my friend I Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 That dog is the leading candidate for the new Port power-less logo.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 McG sounds like you had a really nice trip. Id have joined you on most of those things...EXCEPT for the ride between CM and CR gee....motorsai boys are tough or atleast they have tough behinds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 McGsounds like you had a really nice trip. Id have joined you on most of those things...EXCEPT for the ride between CM and CR gee....motorsai boys are tough or atleast they have tough behinds Probably easier on the butt to get the bus then hire a bike here Miggy. Or bring a couple of friends and share the cost a car and driver for the day. I got a minibus and driver once for seven people for 1500B a day, that's not much more than 200B each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 we did that in Jan this year scea-ry-one flew in to CR, did a few things there, Maesai, chiangkhong and the golden triangle......and then driven to chiangmai in mini van. flew out of CM to bkk. i liked CR, was my first time there....been to CM a few times before. liked CR for its air, lots of nice fresh fruit....on the way to somewhere we stopped at fruit orchard and bought some mandarins/tangerine////whatever they are called in maesai had some nice food...again.. everywhere I go thats a priority...if i enjoy the food....the place already wins many points no more holidays planned up that way in a long time though.... maybe if you northern boys are heading south...you can also let us know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 we did that in Jan this year scea-ry-one flew in to CR, did a few things there, Maesai, chiangkhong and the golden triangle......and then driven to chiangmai in mini van. flew out of CM to bkk. i liked CR, was my first time there....been to CM a few times before. liked CR for its air, lots of nice fresh fruit....on the way to somewhere we stopped at fruit orchard and bought some mandarins/tangerine////whatever they are called in maesai had some nice food...again.. everywhere I go thats a priority...if i enjoy the food....the place already wins many points no more holidays planned up that way in a long time though.... maybe if you northern boys are heading south...you can also let us know Thanks Miggy, I was toying with the idea of going down to the embassy to vote in my former countries coming election next month. But then I'd hate to break my hermit status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 coming elections? next month? Nov? must be an aussie?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 (edited) coming elections? next month? Nov? must be an aussie?? Could be. Thanks for dropping by Miggie, I'm starting to get desperate for a friendly face here. Edited October 30, 2007 by sceadugenga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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