This might have been one of the coolest experiences that I’ve had.  At the sanctuary, the people who care for the elephants work 24/7 365 days a year.  They taught us about elephants’ behavior and their well-being.  We learned that if there’s some dirt on the side of the elephant, that means that they slept … More Visiting an Elephant Sanctuary

We had been staying in Akha villages in northern Thailand.  One day, we drove to a lake to go fishing.  Once we were there, we immediately started throwing large rocks from the river to make a wall.  The Akha men then put a large bamboo stick over the rock wall as we created a second … More Going Fishing Akha Style

After staying in a village near Chiang Rai and harvesting pineapples, we visited Wat Rong Khun.  This is a contemporary Buddhist temple intricately designed and completely white.  Afterwards, we continued staying in various Akha villages in the Chiang Rai region.  Many Akha live in hill tribes in Northern Thailand.  Many speak Akha Language and believe … More Chiang Rai

During our visit to Chiang Mai, I got plenty of massages, drank plenty of Thai tea, and ate plenty of Pad Thai.  We got to explore the city and see some of the main tourist sites.  We were also in Chiang Mai during the Flower Festival, so we got to see beautiful floats and designs … More Chiang Mai