We decided to take a long weekend and head to Chiang Mai which is 1 hr North by plane. Chiang Mai made us feel like we were in the Pacific Northwest again with its vibe and feeling that we had exploring the city.
Where we stayed in old town.
We took our first cooking class from an amazing cooking school. They picked us up from our hotel, went to the fresh market, drove 15km outside of town to their organic farm to pick fresh vegetables and cook our meals.
Fresh Curry
Tons of different kinds of rice
A view of the market
Hills up to the farm.
At the Cooking School
Cooking Stations
Getting ready to pick our veggies and start cooking!
We made 5 dishes each. Fresh Red and Yellow Curry
Tom Yam and Thai Vegetable
Cashew Chicken and Khao Kaprow Gai ( basil, veggies, chicken)
Pad Thai and Fresh Spring Rolls
Mango Sticky Rice and Coconut Pumpkin Dessert
The weekend we went was Loy Krathong which is always celebrated on the full moon on the 12th month of traditional Thai lunar calendar. The festival has parades, concerts, celebrations in the streets, sweets everywhere, candles and incense, and floating offerings. The most amazing experience we had was with the lanterns being released in the thousands up into the sky at a temple outside the city.
Mae Jo University Temple
The lanterns are sent up into the sky to pay respect to Buddha carrying away the owner's bad memories sent up and wishing for a happier future.
Scooter Ride up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai Zoo
This wasn't in Chiang Mai but in Bangkok. Cat fishing with some friends :)
