Cities

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Discovering Chiang Mai.

Our favorite way to see a new place is by bike.  There is something about being on those two wheels – gliding from place to place – that makes you feel so free.  There is enough time to look around and soak in the surroundings, but still get from place to place rather quickly.  You have the ability to stop at the restaurant hidden in the trees on the side of the road, or follow the music down the street and find the crowded local market, or snap pictures of the coconut trees.

Before even setting foot in Thailand, I made a reservation with Bangkok Biking.  We spent the afternoon riding through country fields, visiting temples and ruins, learning about a former leper colony, watching local bakers, and tasting the Thai cuisine.  We biked with people from around the world, hearing their stories and sharing ours.  We had the best guide who not only gave us details on all the sites, but spent his own money buying us treats so that we could get a taste of the real Thailand.

Here is Chiang Mai by bike.





















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