{"id":4096,"date":"2023-02-10T09:36:42","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T14:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel.woodring.us\/wordpress\/?p=4096"},"modified":"2023-02-10T09:39:55","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T14:39:55","slug":"friday-in-chiang-mai-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel.woodring.us\/wordpress\/2023\/02\/10\/friday-in-chiang-mai-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday in Chiang Mai"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are surprises around every corner! \u00a0 Work continues on Wat Ket – it makes us wonder if there is a big event in the future. \u00a0Today, they were touching up the paint on the dragons.<\/p>\n

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Wat Ket Touch-Up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Ping River meanders through the city. \u00a0We often walk along the river and admire the boats that take tourists on a cruise for a different view of the city.<\/p>\n

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Ping River Tour Boat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We\u2019re making the most of our last few days here. \u00a0Today we explored the Nimman section of the city that offers a more modern experience compared to The Old Town. \u00a0While Nimman is more trendy, we like the Old Town for its culture and history. \u00a0It\u2019s quite a distance from where we stay but we used a Grab Car Service – like Uber. \u00a0Larry used the Grab App to hire\u00a0the car and typically, it arrives within minutes. \u00a0The cost of the ride today was about $4.00. \u00a0The cars are newer models, very clean and air conditioned. Here\u2019s a view of our ride today. \u00a0The driver dropped us off at the modern Maya Mall.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Grab Car Ride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We wanted to mail a couple of things at the Post Office. \u00a0The process was easy – actually more streamlined than our local post office. \u00a0I went to \u00a0a kiosk to get a ticket then, when my number came up, it told me what window to go to. \u00a0The cost for two letters was about $3.00. \u00a0We\u2019ll see how long they take to arrive!<\/p>\n

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Chiang Mai P.O.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mangos are a mystery! \u00a0We are clueless about how to chose the best mango – they are priced differently from $1.00 – $2.00 per kilo and they all look the same to us. \u00a0Peeling a mango is a technique that we haven\u2019t quite mastered but so far our mango picks have been delicious and delicate. \u00a0The easiest way to enjoy one though, is in a delicious mango smoothie.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Perfect Mango Smoothie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This evening we were invited to \u00a0an art exhibition at the studio where I\u2019ve taken some classes. \u00a0The artist is from the Netherlands and she described her process and her works. \u00a0It was a small gathering but we met some very interesting people and had a nice evening.<\/p>\n

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Bo\u2019s Partner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And a view of the Studio Space.<\/p>\n

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Studio Space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We \u00a0are happy for cool mornings, interesting days, kind people, and a peaceful vibe. \u00a0We\u2019ll see what adventure the weekend brings!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are surprises around every corner! \u00a0 Work continues on Wat Ket – it makes us wonder if there is a big event in the future. \u00a0Today, they were touching up the paint on the dragons. The Ping River meanders through the city. \u00a0We often walk along the river and admire the boats that take … <\/p>\n

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