We had an amazing trip walking through the Mangroves above water on a wooden path and boating up through a fishing village. Surreal, felt like what I always imagined Vietnam to look like.
It was a peek into the local's lives way off the beaten path. The Thai are so friendly and have a quick smile. I really like the feel of Thailand because it reminds me so much of California. It's a beach community. People are more kicked back and easy going.
I never had a desire to visit Thailand, but I would return in a heart beat. If you have the chance go! So many German and French flock to Thailand, it is crazy. By far the most international city I have been to thus far.
The weather is awesome, all the western conventions a person could want but, still Asia. AND clean clean clean!
We went to the dentist one day and the dentist office was in the hospital. Excellent dental care! I highly recommend canceling your dental insurance (if you have it) and buy a plane ticket to Thailand and have all the dental and medical care you need taken care of there! Cheap and excellent care.
While I was in this spic n span hospital I walked into the bathroom and slipped and fell, what felt like 50 feet across the floor!! Ouch! It was so clean I could not tell the floor was wet! I sat there dazed on the floor for a few minutes, wondering if I was going to need to be admitted. So thankful I did not really injure myself. Just a sprain and a few bruises.
Well, we got back to Kunming last night and it is the last night of Chinese New Year. It will be a night filled with fire works. There is a lantern festival at a nearby park tonight, so much is happening in China too! Is is the year of the dragon. So happy New Year of the Dragon! It is reported between Jan 8-22, 80 million traveled by train to return home (most likely) to celebrate the new year with family. Wow!
I decided I am going to start teaching you Chinese, so here is your first word:
long(first tone) dragon
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