Wednesday, September 6, 2006

If only i could go back...

It's been one week since i returned from Chiang Mai with Yan and May. I know i've repeated myself many times, but so many things happened...
Recollection...

Chiang Mai trip was as usual; an escape from this mad cold world. The people we met, the places we went, my family, as well as the company of 2 of my best friends was an experience that would never be replacable.

Day 1:

We took Tiger Airway at the newly built Budget Airport. It was hilarious, in a bad way. :/

Oh my god it's such a far cry as compared to the other two terminals. Except for the Hans' restaurant and a few ticket booths, there's practically nothing there! And their tagline, "Enjoy the differences!" make me wanna laugh even harder. -_-"

Before going into the gate.

Okie maybe it's not so bad afterall. There's free internet, bookshop, 7-11, alcohol shop and all.

At the boarding gates.

On the plane. May and me while Yan engrossed in her PSP. Shucks.

Just arrive at the airport with my granny, ma, sis-in-laws and us!

Had dinner at the German brewery (again) on the 1st night. The Chiang Mai entertainment were nice as usual. I like! And it happened to be the start of Chiang Mai's rainy season on the day we arrived. BOO. :(

Day 2:

We went to my Ma's new land on the 2nd day before visiting my Granny. There was this huge lake or something like that. Very scary.

The scary lake.

Yan and May with their longans.

After saying hello to my Granny and relatives that was shopping on our own at Airport Plaza!And that's where we got addicted to coffee-drinking.

Cheap coffee, nice ambience, place to rest our tired feet and 2 best friends = *Ahhh...*

After which my Ma came to pick us up to the Weekend Market! I really like the interesting handicrafts and food and cultural stuffs sold at the market. But i didn't buy much though. And then it starts pouring again. :(

It was kinda fun when they played the Thai national anthem at 6pm and everybody hafta stop whatever they're doing and stand in respect. Thais are very patrotic.

After which we have dinner at some chinese restaurant where we stuff ourselves with the suckling pig. Then we went home and watched a Disney Mulan in Thai.

3rd Day:

We decided to go to Wiang Kum Kam, a histroical captial of the Lanna Kingdom (the kingdom that ruled Chiang Mai years ago) out of Chaing Mai Night Safari.

Singing to my Ipod in our room.

Wiang Kum Kam was buried underground due to a flood and it was redicovered only this recent 2 decades. I've been there once, but still, very interesting!

A dog whom got his head stucked. Nah he's just drinking water.

Us and our horse carriage!

Ancient ruins.

We also came across something werid. We came across this famous Thai theatre actor's house whom already passed away. But neighbours STILL reported seeing him around in the house. My ma suggested us to take some photos of the house for we might saw something.

And I did.
Out of the three cameras we have, mine actually showed a figure peeking behind the windows. Spooky right?!!

But i decided it wouldn't be good to bring the photos back, so i deteled it. :/

My friend!

Ruins submerged in water due to rain. Looked like a palace in a lake.

Praying.

Grand.

And then it started pouring again. :/

When over to my Ma's land and caught some catfishes for later's BBQ!

Sorry catfishes. :/

My other relatives came over and we had a good time eating and playing fireworks!

Pretty eurasian kids and my niece!

The females in my family.

My cousin, the firework expert.

The spectators.

My bro and sis-in-law also gave my Ma an surprised early birthday celebration!

Heipi Birthday Ma.

My dearest family...

4th day:

We went over to Ka Suan K** (forgot how to spell) for our last chance to shop! Had ice-cream on waffles for breakie! Did my nails and bought a new mickey mouse wallet and tops for myself! Heh. Took some random photos.