From Ciang Khong on the Lao border we travel west trough the Golden Triangle to Chiang Sean, then Mae Chan and end up in Tha Ton at the Nature Garden Bungalows

On the Mountain across the river tower several temples high above the village. There are 9 levels to the mountain each with a different Temple and accommodation for monk students. The very top one of the temples is the biggest and newest still finishing touches are being applied, it's amazing!!!

The following day we ride along road No107 to Tae Taeng where we turn right onto Road No 1095 towards Pai
Here is one for the boys " Road 1095 Chiang Mai to Pai 136km 762 Curves"
Maggie nearly got "Bike sick" on the back, what a blast, the road is in good condition and there are no animals or kids to be seen. Yeeehaaa!!!!!
Pai is a very chilled out town with lots of Guesthouses and Restaurants there is also a live music scene plenty of dreadlocks and Bob Marley T-shirts.
We booked ourselves in for a 2 hour Elephant trip trough the forest and down the river for a swim with the elephants.

Telba the Elephant has a very gentle nature until we get to the river where she tosses us from one side to the other into the water.