We arrived in Chiang Mai after taking the night train from Bangkok. Ruby's first train ride! Chiang Mai is Thailands 2nd largest city and so is a busy, bustling city with narrow streets, many tourists, and thai massage places. We made reservations online for a guesthouse and at first I thought, "O great, only 300 baht!" . It wasn't so bad - it had a pool and the staff were very friendly. I spent my 40th birthday there and the guesthouse staff surprised me with a teeny tiny cake with tiny words written: Happy Birthday Dayna . It was really a kind gesture and Ruby was excited I got a cake and could blow out candles! The guest house was just a bit too loud in the evening playing loud techno and rock music and I didn't think it was as child friendly as I like. And of course we are in Asia and I know there are BIG bugs everywhere, but I am not used to them in sight, in my living space! They aren't exactly what we want for as pets, so I decided, this will not do.
There are many guesthouses in Chiang Mai, so it was really easy to find another place to stay - with a pool, free wi-fi, private bathroom, and this time a cute little balcony and great artwork on the walls. Our new place is very "European/Thai" and for only 600 baht.
I was concerned about turning 40, I guess that may be normal. It is a big number and Ruby thinks I am really, very old now when I tell her how many I am. But, I'm now quite excited to be entering a new decade, and doing so while in Asia. We are enjoying Thailand very much. Yesterday, Ruby said, " Mom, when I grow up I want to be a tuk-tuk driver!!"
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