One thing about Thailand is that they are famous for massages and there are literally massage parlors on every single block- multiple places to get foot massages or anything else you could want. Compared to prices in America, the massages are very inexpensive. A 60 minute massage is only 150B to 200B which comes out to about $5 - $7 for the hour. So since we had no plans today, we decided to go get a foot massage. Our only criteria was someplace with air conditioning because it was so hot! We found a great place and sat down in the chairs to enjoy the pampering. After we were done, we booked more for tomorrow. My feet never felt so good. The use menthol tiger balm to massage so not only does it feel good, but when you are done, your legs and feet are tingling and all you sinus are cleared. As we read the list of services for our booking, we found out that this spa is part of a group of spa's in Chiang Mai that employ all former women prisoners- they train them and then give them a second chance because no body else would hire them- that made it even better- we were getting massages for a good cause! : )
We walked around looking for a place to eat lunch and found a Mediterranean place in the middle of town. Those of you who know me know that Mediterranean food is my absolute favorite food of all. I was so excited to have hummus, falafels, feta, olives, etc. Luckily, we were indoors when the Monsoon passed (literally a Monsoon since it is Monsoon season). I have never seen rain and wind like that. But by the time we were done eating, it had passed. After that, we were going to walk around but it was just too hot so we came back to the hotel and rested.
Tonight we ventured out to the famous Night Bazzar. You might ask what is there to buy in Thailand and the most accurate answer would be knock-offs of everything. Literally everything. You can buy movies, software, Rolex watches, purses, Polo, calvin klein, Dr. Dre headphones, Mac makeup, just to name a few things. We didn't purchase anything like that but instead tried to find things that might actually be Thai. We took a Tuk Tuk there and back and I am happy to say, actually ended up at our destination both times! Success for only $3 each way. We really should get these things back in the states. Tomorrow, Thai cooking school. Maybe you'll see us on the Food Network!
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| Another Tuk Tuk ride- this one was fun and we got where we wanted to go! |
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| Night bazaar- so much fun (for me at least!) |
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| Roti stand- so delicious!!! |
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