Saturday, March 24th
We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Thailand, Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand. All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city and then travel to Chiang Mai in the north.
Tuesday, March 27th
Bangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places here are interesting. We visit the famous market which is on water and see a lot of fruit and vegetables. Everything is so colourful, and we take hundreds of photos! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.
Friday, March 30th
Our trip to Chiang Rai is long and boring. We visit a small village in the mountains. People here love the quiet life—no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say "hello" Kathy and I can only speak a few words in Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.
