Mike is 40!

The Patels were very generous to offer their rooftop patio for Mike's birthday gathering. Happy 40th Mike!

five days in Northern Thailand

We timed our trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand with the annual Loi Krathong festival, during which thousands of paper hot-air balloons are launched into the night sky.

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So inspired, we also launched ourselves into a hot-air balloon.



We found the elephants to be quite hospitable...



and the tigers too!



The chicken pad thai was so good, we had to find out how to cook it for ourselves. And of course we found some time for rest & relaxation too.