We completely missed the mark today with our tour planning. We had it set in our minds that we didn’t have anything planned today and that it was just a day to explore on our own. We were sorely mistaken and abruptly woken up from much-needed rest by a phone call from the front desk at 7:04 am. It was our tour guide for our trip to Chiang Rai today waiting for us at the front…
There was no way I was going to make this trip in the sleep-deprived state I was in. Jason suggested we get ready and go but it was not an option for me. Instead, we called the tour agency to change it to tomorrow and,
While we were up, we figured we’d just get some breakfast at the executive lounge and then get some rest again. My stomach won over my
After a quick breakfast, we headed back to the hotel room and I knocked out until 12:30 pm. I could have easily slept the entire day but it would have ruined my sleep schedule and wasted a day. After waking up and getting ready, we went to get lunch at a pizza shop that had great reviews that
Instead of the pizza shop, we went to a burger spot on the way back to the hotel. It looked good from the pictures but talk about false advertisement. The food looked nothing like the pictures and it wasn’t very good. The shrimp in my salad tasted questionable and Jason’s burger meat had an odd taste to it too. Both of our stomachs were feeling a little funky afterward but we were lucky and it went away.
The street to get to the restaurant 
Cute little dude 
The mango was probably the best part. 
The chicken sandwich was actually pretty good.
After finishing lunch, we walked back to the hotel while checking out some of the shops along the way and grabbed
Where we got our coffee 
The laundry I dropped off at the store next to our hotel had finished my clothes so I picked it up and headed back to the hotel room to plan the rest of our tours. It took us almost three hours to get everything squared away but it felt good now that we have it all planned and don’t have to worry about it anymore.
This part of my 4-month South East Asia trip has been a great way to end this trip. We’re staying in 5-star hotels, access to executive lounges, and going on some epic tours throughout 6 different cities in three different countries. Then we fly back in business class (which feels like first class) back to the states. It’s been an incredible blessing and a trip to remember.
Once we finished the trip planning, we were aiming to get to the gym but it was already 5:30 pm and the executive lounge’s hor
Our plan to hit the gym after dinner got derailed. We wanted to take advantage of the free drinks and just relax. The food was good and I ordered some whiskey. Jason has taken a liking to champagne which he learned from his Swedish friend. They apparently pair lattes with sparkling white wine. You get the bitterness from coffee and sweetness from the wine. I decided to try it and, I gotta say it was pretty nice. They complemented each other well and it was a great way to end a meal.
Glenlivet founder’s reserve 
Badoit is an expensive sparkling water and because I know this, I’ve been drinking it like a fish (Gotta take advantage of the perks lol). It’s a milder sparkling water compared to the other options in Chiang Mai and has a smooth finish. I’m a fan of sparkling water (I used to hate it), but it’s like my replacement for soda. 
Latte and Prosecco
After dinner, we attempted to enjoy the pool but when we got into the water, it was chilly. I didn’t want to risk getting a cold before going on our 12 hour trip to Chiang Rai so we got out and got ready for our massages. Since there is only one shower in the room, Jason went first and I got in a quick work out at the gym.
Our massages were great just like last time. We paid 550 Bhat for 1.5 hours plus a 200 Bhat tip (sizable tip for the cost but the ladies were worth it and to us it’s not much but for locals it makes a difference). The massages were about 23 USD and it’s worth every penny.
On our walk to the massage 
Street vendors 
Some bean dessert and ginger tea with cold towel to wipe our face. Very tasty dessert and it paired well with tea. 
Outside of the massage 
That was it for tonight. We need sleep for tomorrow’s trip to Chiang Rai which is northeast of Chiang Mai. It’s roughly a 1.5-2 hour ride over. I’ve been wanting to check it out. I heard it’s a beautiful place with some breathtaking views. It’ll be an all-day trip and then the day after we get a full day of exploring on our own before heading to Phuket to relax some more on the beaches. We’re thinking about visiting the elephant sanctuary while we’re still in Chiang Mai and skipping it in Phuket so we can just enjoy the beach and the hotel instead.
Let’s see how tomorrow turns out!