Day 4: Chiang Mai

We knew it was going to be pretty chilly in Chiang Mai before we left, so we picked up some new pants. The material is pretty thin, but I'm sure they'll help a little. At least they're super comfy! 

The 14-hour night train to Chiang Mai was actually not bad at all. Probably the nicest budget class night trains I have been on. We paid 771 baht each for a second class sleeper (144kr/$23,42). The train was pretty standard; seats along the floor that convert into a bottom bunk at night and a top bunk that is stowed during the day. 

When it was time to go to sleep, a guy that worked on the train went around helping everyone. He even put the sheets on the mattress and pillow! We were very impressed. The bunks were pretty comfy, too. Softer than our hostel beds in Bangkok!

Despite how comfy the bunks were, I wasn't able to sleep until about 2am. I'm coming down with a cold, and my throat is scratchy and hurts. I ended up reading quite a bit on my Kindle Paperwhite. Thanks to John and Maria for suggesting this fabulous device! I'm impressed with the battery life, how many books it stores, and how easy it is to purchase new books. I'm currently reading The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. 

We're excited to be in Chiang Mai. According to Lonely Planet, Chiang Mai is one if the easiest and most popular places in Thailand to go trekking. They also have a bunch of other activities, like whitewater rafting, rock climbing, elephant riding, zip lining, and mountain biking. We haven't booked anything yet, but will try to find something to do this afternoon and a full day trip tomorrow. A lot of the tour companies combine different activities, so you can do a variety of things. Very convenient! 

On Tuesday (January 28th) we travel from Chiang Mai to Krabi (on the Andaman coast). We decided to fly there in order to save time. After checking out prices (and that the airline company wasn't blacklisted) we booked a flight with Bangkok Airways. I'm already starting to regret the fact that we booked two extra flights, but it saves so much time. Less travel time = more beach time. 

Love, 

Suzy