Life in Chiang Mai is excellent. The weather is warm and a bit humid, but not uncomfortable (at least most of the time -- yesterday was pretty hot). There is usually a slight breeze that moves through all of the open-air buildings, including our guest house. I have posted a few new pictures at our site, including another temple (wat) and the night market here in town:
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Our neighborhood is near Chiang Mai University, and we are told that it is somewhat "trendy." On every block, there are adorable cafes, restaurants, and bars, and we want to try every one of them. The food is consistently fabulous, whether it is Thai or western. While Dan and I could eat Thai food every meal, we do try to make sure the kids get some more familiar fare as well. Yesterday we had "breakfast for lunch," with pancakes, french toast, and eggs -- almost all served with mangos, which are in season and absolutely incredible. We can't get enough of them.
We cannot believe how much English there is on signs and menus, and most Thai people can at least manage in English, so we do not have to embarass ourselves with our extremely limited knowledge of Thai language and a game of charades. At least in Chiang Mai, life is very easy for us "farang" (the Thai word for "foreigners"). Oh, did I mention that the coffee is great ... ?!
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