We stepped out of our hotel, put our hand out and a songthew stopped, picked us up and whisked us off to the bus station. Today we are heading to Pai!
Next to the bus station was a really nice shopping mall. We had a quick look around whilst waiting for our bus and it was deserted. We bought a coffee made with real milk rather than the condensed variety that we are beginning to become accustomed to.
The bus journey took about 4 hours and the road was winding to say the least. We climbed up into the hills and the view was magnificent! When we arrived in Pai, we walked straight across the road and found a vacant room.
Next, we took a walk on the outskirts of town to admire the scenery. There was a picturesque river with a waterwheel and bamboo pipes used for irrigation. We passed lots of small nipa bungalows for rent within beautiful settings. Pai has a population of only 2000, so is a tiny little town. However, there are about 300 guest houses which means thousands of tourists, far greater than the Thai population of Pai!
The evening was filled with exploring the night market which sold the usual souvenirs; scarves, t-shirt and postcards. Oh, and woolly hats. Yep, it's cold here at night!
Next to the bus station was a really nice shopping mall. We had a quick look around whilst waiting for our bus and it was deserted. We bought a coffee made with real milk rather than the condensed variety that we are beginning to become accustomed to.
The bus journey took about 4 hours and the road was winding to say the least. We climbed up into the hills and the view was magnificent! When we arrived in Pai, we walked straight across the road and found a vacant room.
Next, we took a walk on the outskirts of town to admire the scenery. There was a picturesque river with a waterwheel and bamboo pipes used for irrigation. We passed lots of small nipa bungalows for rent within beautiful settings. Pai has a population of only 2000, so is a tiny little town. However, there are about 300 guest houses which means thousands of tourists, far greater than the Thai population of Pai!
The evening was filled with exploring the night market which sold the usual souvenirs; scarves, t-shirt and postcards. Oh, and woolly hats. Yep, it's cold here at night!
