The bus from Chiang Rai on Sat 19th Nov took just 3.5 hours to Chiang Mai and on the bus I met a lovely Japanese girl, Ena, so we chatted most of the way. When we arrived in Chiang Mai Ena & I shared a tuk tuk for a pound each into the centre and got left off by the Tae Pae Gate, which is quite central Chaing Mai. Dandered around, in the light which was a bonus and found a great wee hostel called 'Little birds Guesthouse' which is 2 pounds per night for a 4b...

So I arrived in Chiang Rai Thursday 17th Nov at 7.30pm after a very kind lift from a Thai girl Mary and her husband as I had missed the last bus from the Chiang Kong border. I had no accomodation booked, as that tends to be what I am doing now, but was a little tricky trying to find somewhere in the dark that didnt overcharge! Got quoted some expensive prices, so I presisted and kept walking, eventually finding ' Y Y Ti Amo' Guesthouse. right by the Golden Clock ...

Hi all, Flight from london to dubai and then dubai to bangkok all went ok, flew with emirates and was hoping for big comfy seats but as they marched us 'economy' passengers through first class, i could see that indeed there was very little leg room for the economy people and i would not be getting much sleep! Dozed a bit but not much, cant beleive it but I didnt even fancy 1 glass of complimetary wine on the flight!! Not like me eh?!! Was a little sick on the 2n...