lakeHappy to report that my fitness campaign goes on.

Having made 3 visits to the gym, in Chiang Mai,last week I also made sure I did some serious swimming whilst at the Lake in the Mae On hills.

As usual it was a beautiful place to be.

There towards the end of the afternoon and early evening, on a dry but cloudy day, the differing light around the lake and the hills was quite something and really added to the ambience.

I said dry, as it was for us, but not so far from the lake they were not so lucky.

storm1We watched this isolated storm making its way across the hills infront of us.

Then, after a great afternoons teaching yesterday, it was back to the gym again.

Not so much visible evidence of much change, but they do say that it generally takes 3 months before you get major change after not having excercised for some time. Despite this I definately am feeling a change, which is good.

Next plan is to add either swimming or bicycle riding to a daily routine. During our ride from Lamphun, up the River Ping, I now know that there is an extensive pathway along the river, perfect for cycling.

football-3Maybe I might even get to a level where I feel able to join in with the kids playing football. Good target to have.

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Its been a busy start to 2009, not just for the business but for me personally, as I give my myself more and more to do. This being the case its a very ‘happy’ busy venture, that is giving me much enthusiasm for the year ahead.

1 Just the other day I had another day out with Ally and was introduced to the wonderful site of Wiang Kum Kam.

By all accounts, this fantastic historical site was the original ‘Chiang Mai’ before the River Ping changed its course, flooding the area and burying it in silt. The site was apparently discovered around 20 years ago during preparation work for a football pitch.

Look in again later in the week, for a more in depth write up on this great attraction.

431We also went on to visit Bo Sang Craft village and Wat Doi Saket. You can read a fuller account of this day out in ‘Places to Go’ later today.

Sunday was taken up with The Chiang Mai Toyride which you can read all about in the ‘Get This’ section.

This week will see more additions to our ‘Day in the Life of…’series and new pages in the Photo Guide to Chiang Mai.

So I best stop rambling and get on with it all…see you later. Chok Dee.

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Our next family excursion with the car was a trip out to Mae Rim and up to the Maesa Elephant Camp.

Maesa Elephant Camp

Maesa Elephant Camp

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The family visit has been keeping me busy this week, and we’ve had a lot of fun along the way. Early week was mooching around Chiang Mai. I took a couple of ‘days off’ so I could keep on top of the business and the family took themselves out and about in town.

I’m delighted to say that I’ve seen the adventurous side of my Mother this week.

My Mother Easy Rider

My Mother Easy Rider

Jamie Easy Rider

Jamie Easy Rider

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Somboon, Pool SharkOne of the popular places to go in the evenings in Chiang Mai is Loi Kroh Road, which leads from the moat road, south of Thapae gate, to Changklan Road where you will find the Night Bazaar.

Loi Kroh is popular for its many bars, many with pool tables and equally as many with many Thai girls waiting to make your acquaintance.

Not actually my taste but Boon had been told that there was a fairly new establishment in Loi Kroh that may be a new place to visit on our rare nights out.

So, with our street being super quiet last night and Boon still on his week off from his job at Relax and Enjoy Massage, we decided to close early and go and look for this place.

We rode up Loi Kroh about 4 times before coming to the conclusion that the only place that fitted the bill was not a bar but a massage shop. Geared up for a night out by then, we ended up at an old haunt where a couple of Boons workmates joined us later before going on to a Thai cafe off Changklan Rd to watch the international football.

Its now 2 in the afternoon and my hangover has almost gone.

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