Pai

Pai

3 hours and 700 curves outside of Chiang mai sits a paradise named Pai. The tiny town, ran by Thai Rastas , hippies and back to the earth happy folk is surrounded by idyllic rice patties who's bright green color blends to forest in the surrounding mountains. We rent a scooter and Adam very safely winds us along tiny un trafficked roads where I feel like I am flying, riding the back of a bird. We land at amazing water falls, view points and hot springs, climb stairs to a giant Buddha on the hill, and stop to find tropical birds that I spot from the back. 

To stay we have found a place in the rice patties owned by a couple of Thai hippies. The woman is passionate about cooking and makes us amazing breakfasts centered around fresh fruit and an assortment of home made seeds and dried vegetables. It is Thai health food at its best! The man is passionate about fish. So passionate that he has three giant fish tanks, a fish pond, and two separate small lakes that are stocked with fish if all types and sizes. Our little cabin is built right on the side of one of the lakes and, when Adam asked if he could swim the owner said "well you can get in but you might not get out! There are fish as big as you in there!" He even has a small pool to breed his own fish and will rent guests fishing poles but they cannot eat the fish-they have to release them back after catching them.

As the last major destination on our trip Pai serves as the location for us to envision integrating back into normal working society again. We feel both sad that our trip is ending and excited to see friends and family again and contribute back to the world through our work. We have now shared an experience as partners and travelers together which has brought us closer, cementing the beginning of our marriage together with a strong and beautiful bond. Our gratitude for all of our community that have supported us making this journey with funds and/or love is overflowing. And now the travel fire is lit-we are planning our next adventure already.