So, yesterday Susie (Mom) and I went to Wat (temple) Doi Suthep. This is one of the more famous buddhist temples in Thialand. I finally got around to spelling "Chiang" and "buddhist" correctly =).
So, we got a great deal, 200 baht for both of us to take a ride up to the temple. Its about a 20 - 25 minute drive from our hotel, and most "red trucks" wont take anything less than 5 - 6 people at a time. We seem to have been lucky, as we didn't even have to haggle with this guy, and for 100 baht a person, its not a bad deal (2.25 or so per person)
One moment, there seems to be some kind of .. parade going by.... I dont have my Camera, but i'll BRB.
Its the internet though, so its not like you will ever know I stepped away =)
Ohh.. its a middle (or highschool, remember, it's so hard to tell ages here) band. Ok, they are gone now, and I can hear the Disco music on my Ipod.
So, for 100 baht each, it was worth the trip to get there when we wanted to. I'm very glad we didnt skip Doi Suthep, because it was amazing! I got my brother a Buddhist trinket that can be used as either a keychain, or more like they are here, as a necklace pendant. I'd say half the people I run into here wear them, they are very popular with the young Buddhists here.
I think its national walk down the road day for school kids. It must be every class out there.
So, after the Wat (temple), Susie started feeling the effects of Food Poisoning. Here, let me explain them: Hah, just kidding.
So, needless to say, she stayed in last night. Jenny and Ron went out to the China Man's house to get some Acupuncture, after visiting his shop for herbs and stuff for Rons arthritis.
I was on my own, so I ended up buying tickets for Simon Chiang Mai, a Cabaret on the skirt of the city. I was provided transportation from my Hotel, the Sri Pat Guest House (look it up, its great). I ended up sitting next to some Aussie girls on the bus, and we took seats in the second row, far right (there are stages on either side of the main, central stage). I cant begin to tell you how much fun I had. For those of you who are not familiar with Simon Cabaret, let me explain a little something to you:
These girls, the most beautiful girls I have seen in Asia, are all men. MEN. They have ALMOST all the right parts to be a woman, but they kept the original lower packaging.
When I say they are beautiful, I mean if I was standing in a bar, I would only dream of being able to talk to one of these girls. They are that pretty. You would never know these girls were boys. I cant wait to upload the pictures. I actually sneaked in my video camera, so that will be another video clip I'll have to upload when I get to the states. Ohh, if I was here for another night I'd probably go again, it was only 400 baht, including transportation, and no drink minimum, so no hidden fees. There was a 20 baht charge after the show to get your picture taken with one or two of the man-women, so I got my picture taken with two gorgious girls. Boys.
We got my mom some anti biotics, so she feels a little better this morning, but wont leave her room, for fear of not having a toilet. (Ewwww)
http://www.simonchiangmaicabaret.com/
http://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com/chiang_mai_ad/simon_chiang_mai/simon_chiang_mai.html
Matthew.http://travelvirgins.blogspot.com
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