Chiang Mai

Since we had seen most of the wats in Chiang Mai yesterday, we decided to take it easy and focus on shopping today. We found a shopping mall not too far from our hotel and spent most of the day wandered from shop to shop. There are many NA brand stores here but they are pricier than what we would normally pay.

After walking most of the day, it was a good time to try the renown Thai foot massage. The massage parlors are ubiquitous here and they are very affordable, costs 150 baht for one hour which is equivalent to less than $5 Canadian!! They really give your foot a work out. Thai foot massage is less painful than the one I tried in China. After walking so much, the massage is just what my tired muscles are needed. Richard is too afraid of pain to try - what a shame to miss out on the golden opportunity for Thai massage. 

Today is the celebration of Chiang Mai's 720 years anniversary. It is not a public holidays for its citizens as schools or shops open as normal. There are many assemblies organized by the monks for chanting and prayers. Buddhism is prevalent and of course, many of the followers come here just to pray in the various wats.  There are so many on the old cities. 

Flying to Bangkok tomorrow. Our last stop for the trip.