10 Dec

Chiang Mai was a lot busier and more touristy than Chiang Rai. Foreign tourists were everywhere, walking about and riding around on motorbikes. Naturally, the local businesses that geared towards tourism were aplenty. The food offerings were less authentic than those we found in Chiang Rai.

At the city centre was a grand display of lanterns as a form of celebration for the King's birthday.

We stayed the first night at Lai-Thai Hotel and enjoyed the mightily huge and crowded night market.

Then we discovered Yogasala where Mummy Jin and Daddy Alvin attended some great Ashtanga Yoga lessons taught by William Holtby.

So we decided to move to Na Inn, a brand new hotel with a very spacious room, and just 2 minutes walk to Yogasala.

Lugging our luggage up 4 storeys was tough but the view from our balcony was rewarding. In the distant was the grand sight of the Wat Chedi Luang, one of the oldest and most magnificent ancient temples in Thailand.

We would recommend Na Inn to anyone visiting Chiang Mai as we enjoyed 3 nights of clean and spacious living in comfort.

We had been enjoying great meals everyday since we arrived - Thai-style omelet was Robyn's favourite, pad thai was Alvin's and Mummy's favourite.

Alvin, Robyn and Jin at the Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai.