departures

After farewell at Changi... Rach departs for Perth; and today i am in the lobby waiting for my flight to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.. for some Wats and nightmarkets. Meeting Graham and Marelle tomorrow.. Think that we are going to explore the North by North East circuit of Thailand... The Golden Triangle... Don Ithanon ( tallest mountain in Thailand) and the delicious cliff perched temples that are in abundance in this part of the world.
The plan is to head into Laos to visit the awe inspiring city of Luang Prabang.. and boat down the mighty mekong.. one of the bloodlines of South East Asia.. At this point we will be within the triangle of China just to the North.. Myanmar ( Burma) to the northwest and Thailand South and West. Laos has the unfortunate tag of being the most bombed country in the world; Due to the United States Kissinger sponsered bombings on the communist insurgents over from Vietnam. Yet the peope make foundations for their housing, spoons, forks, trailers and equipment from these shells; should be beautiful to see. Really looking forward to some mountain air and spectacular scenary.

Considering extending my staying, in fact trying definately to change my flight if the airline will let me so i can travel for longer, up till the end of August. Will update soon

Get well soon Gran x