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Fern Paradise

We just arrived at our hotel in Chiang Mai.  It is called Fern Paradise, and for good reason.  This place has ferns growing all over.  The rooms are in the style of ancient rice barns, in the middle of a rain forest.  The rooms are in the trees and entirely of wood, including the tables […]

Welcome to Thailand

We left Melbourne at 20 minutes past midnight and after a nine hour flight and 4 time zones (crossing the equator in the process), we arrived uneventfully in Bangkok.  We left two of our bags in luggage storage in the airport and took only carry-on for our three days in Chiang Mai.  They are now […]

Farewell to Melbourne

After 3 days in Melbourne, we have to say goodbye with tears in your eyes.  Seeing the family was a thrill.  Karen and Leon were the most gracious host and hostess who could not do enough for us.  Being at the beautiful huge house was a resting point in our trip, even though we did […]