Last Day in Chiang Mai

This trip certainly has been full of new experiences. I'm really not sure if I could have done more throughout my travels. I rode an ostrich, an ATV, a motorbike, cuddled with full grown tigers, hiked down muddy cliffs, fed elephants, survived 24+ hours on a bus without food, drink, or a toilet...suffice it to say the list is pretty long. I am very proud and thankful to have experienced as much as I have this summer.

But...did you see anything snake-related on that list?

No?

Well, the situation has been REMEDIED! In case I hadn't had enough animal experiences, today we decided to visit a snake farm. Really, when you've been practically locked in a cage with an angry, hungry tiger, a few snakes are nothin'!


The python already trying to crush my neck.


Slytherin at heart...muahaha


snake smoochin'


little guy
We'd rented a car for the day, so in addition to spending time with serpentine friends, we were also able to check out a nearby waterfall and an orchid farm, where I got to partake in one of my favorite pastimes: macro photos. Yes!


Mork-Fa waterfall..was quite invigorating under there!


Water buffalo crossing

And now lots of photos of pretty flowers...







Yep, so that was our last day in Chiang Mai. Right now we're headed back to Bangkok for 2 more days in Thailand. I seriously can't believe this Asian trip is just about finished..! I've done a lot, yes, but it's gone so quickly. This Friday night I'll be en route to the next and last portion of my summer of travels: the UK.

End of Asian Adventure Extravaganza 2011 reflections coming soon...