#hence dodgy pic

[mumble-muse]

buddy i NEED the photo evidence 🦘

Please enjoy some ominous looking roos from my walk home last night 🦘

[anythinganywhereanytimeanyone]

Starting to believe that Mike's just another number in the ensemble of fucked up POWERFUL short little men who all have been corrupted by unseen forces teetering on the edge of non-existence, all in a horrible situation out of their control.

First off: I believe that mike and this TV themed character are entirely separate, judging by how I'm reading this dialogue here:

Im probably reading this COMPLETELY wrong but it seems like he's exclusively talking about mike in the first 2 pics,

and the TV character in the last one.

Or now thanks to the spamton sweepstakes arg, "TENNA", this name being in the tab name of this pic,

AKA DAMM YOU T E N N A:

This bit right here reads in 2 different ways for me:

1: the "EVERYTHING IS HIS FAULT" could be eluding to "TENNA" causing bullshit.

Or 2: mikes gonna fuck everything up for everyone, hence "EVERYONE IS GOING TO PAY" "EVERYONE EXCEPT..."

"... Mike..."

Also seeing the both of them being in cahoots with one another, like a mafia type relationship, The silhouette mafia lookin fellas we saw In the arg add on to this theme.

Could also explain why spamton was so dodgy with mikes identity here:

I believe this is how order of events when down:

It all became a cycle of betrayal, first mike betraying spamton, then "TENNA" betraying and/or blackmailing mike to do "TENNAS" bidding, ya know, mafia style...

spamton probably saw that mike was also in a position where he had no control over, probably still felt sorry for him and is keeping mikes location hidden from the mafia???

Thats all I got outta all this onslaught of new information from the sweepstakes lol,

PLEASE feel free to add on to this if ya want!

I love hearing people's theories on this crackheaded game <3

[futuristicballoondream]

So many thoughts about the new 19 days chapter I don’t even know where to begin?!?!?

I might go into some of these with more depth later but initial thoughts:

- Absolutely love that Mo’s pic for his mum is chrysanthemums (mums LOL) how sweet

- WHAT is He Tian wearing!? I assume he ordered food to the house (cause he didn't wanna leave Little Mo alone and who would walk around outside in Pyjamas- not him, surely) but then why the hat? Was he so embarrassed about his greasy bedhead he had to hide it from a delivery guy? From little Mo?

- Is it dodgy shading, or does He Tian have a split lip? He looks exhausted, surely it doesn't take so long to whack a few plasters on and shove an outfit in the washing machine. Is that the reason he is tying to slither past Mo without looking him head-on for too long (bar obstructing Mo’s view with his palm to check his temp)?

- Has he been out and about getting into a fight with a certain somebody? Meeting Big Bo to hash out a plan?

- Has he just been up all night googling ‘How To Save A Fish’ like a desperate parent clinging to the one thing that means anything to the person they love, and ordering food and a filter from some emergency supply store (does Deliveroo do pet food i wanna know)??

- The fish is alive I FUCKING KNEW IT you doubters.

- I actually wanted to do more posts about this fishy at the time, but the hostility and distain from some Tumblr fans really put me off. Fandom discourse is for everyone people - all theories and opinions are welcome no matter how mad, especially when not proved otherwise. And even if they are, cos wackiness is fun and kills time between chapters. And even if people have mad theories, leave them be. They aren't hurting anyone they’re just having fun, and can be quite entertaining..... like Jian YI. I knew he would live because the fish represents hope and Mo clinging on to the possibility things will get better, no matte what happens, and for that hope to die, well the story would be over.

- Bless Mo waking up and instantly looking for the earrings.

- Coughing up blood is not a great sign

- He Tian just waltzing in, listening, offering support, and quietly dealing with shit (without wading in and demanding praise, or payment, or teasing) is a real sign of maturity and him taking his relationship with Mo to a level of respect I didn’t think he was capable of yet. Not just patching Mo up, the obvious in-front of him things, but thinking about his comfort and later problems - cleaning his clothes, charging his phone, contacting a worried parent, That is some real Mr Darcy shit right there. Good man.

- I love how Ox shows shots of He Tian’s apartment being all big and empty, apart from when Mo is there doing normal stuff and it looks all full and homey.

- He really put effort into making sure the things Mo care about are taken care of: buying a filter for the little fish to prevent (more) ammonia burns, feeding it, putting the totally f*cked earrings laid out on a lil napkin so Mo would see them even though they obviously are unusable.

- And it is this, the care and attention, the cessation of silliness and flirting in times of stress, that lead to Guan Shan really trusting He Tian. Hence the request (which, OH MY GOODNESS how exciting)

[mikan-neko]

[ OOC: I’m making custom content on the Sims 4 to make my own set of straw hats & friends in my game HEH. So far I have Zoro and Nami. I made Zoro’s scars and his eyes, as well as Nami’s hair colour and her tattoo. I’m thinking of re-texturing her bikini to be patterned, but clothing I may just leave till later.

Ignore some of the later pics, these are the best ones to show Zoro’s eye, Nami was still in development at this point, hence the dodgy hair.

I’m really keen to make Sanji and Robin next, I think Robin will be fairly straightforward as I have hair etc that will suit her, plus I don’t need to make any additional CC for her. Sanji’s eyebrows will be.... a challenge. Pray 4 me.

ALSO IF ANYONE HAPPENS TO HAVE THIS EARRING MESH AND WOULD BE WILLING TO SHARE IT WITH ME I WOULD BE VERY HAPPY THANK YOU. ]

[pearlcrysta]

Ray/Saeran Eye Color Dilemma

I’m unsure if it’s been specified in any routes the reason behind his eye color being different as an adult than Seven’s golden ones.

Saeran Choi continues to sport mint colored eyes after the TRUE END.

At first I believed the reason to be contact lenses (or artists made a mistake lawl) but I don’t have any evidence to support this claim and I am unsure it has been mentioned anywhere in the game.

However, I had a thought after I’m so near the end of the new Saeran/Ray route.

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I believe the mint-color of Saeran’s eyes isn’t an artistic blunder or the usage of contact lenses.

Spoiler: We all know Rika’s been force feeding him a special “elixir” when the control she has over him is fading, but it’s been proven unsuccessful in the end and Saeran breaks free from her influence thanks to the *cough*useless*cough* MC’s help.

My guess is, could Saeran’s iris change from golden to mint blue as a direct aftermath of taking the elixir for a prolong period of time? 

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Here me out.

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It’s shown in his route that when they were children, the Choi twins were identical in every aspect - minus height and strength, Seven being the more resilient and stronger twin.  

See? Golden eyed cutiepies, both of them~!

But, during his Mint Eye addiliation, Saeran’s gold is masked, same with his fiery red hair that carries tips of pink/red hues at the end of his hair. I also believed that Saeran must seriously be dying his hair, do everything physically possible to mask his face and make it his own, no longer being reminded of his traitorous brother.

Hence why for a long time I thought contact lenses were a given to his eye color change.

However

This CGI from V’s Route proves that the elixir has the same mint-color as Saeran’s eyes.

I wondered if it could be a connection to the dodgy liquid and the effects is carries on Saeran’s body, obviously causing him tremendous amount of pain when his “withdrawal” symptoms happen. 

The elixir is a drug that physically and mentally changes him. 

When you see the CG of him being detained and forced to drink it, the trails left on his mouth are mint colored. So I’m assuming the long-term effects of the elixir are also the reason behind his eye color change.

Because i can’t explain otherwise why Saeran would still need contact lenses after he joins the R.F.A. and reconciles with his brother. They don’t return to their golden color yet  the twins look visibly happy together~! 

original pic posted by @misora-reiki

Which is why, I assume the elixir modified his eye color - probably permanently.

[bites-kms]

Southwest Roadtrip - Episode 1: Viva las Vegas

When it comes to discovering the US, Johnny Cash kept it simple and straight to the point: 

“I've been everywhere, man. Crossed the desert's bare, man. I've breathed the mountain air, man. Of travel I've had my share, man. I've been everywhere.“

And what a journey it was! Who knew a failed attempt to fly to Hawaii would result in such a fun adventure? We packed our stuff and jumped on a plane, destination Southwest of America. Starting by Vegas, passing through Arizona, stopping by Utah, resting in Colorado. Only my friend Belu would be as kamikaze to propose such thing and found in me such a blind partner-in-crime. It was September 4th, and we were rushing in a taxi from Hoboken to Newark to board our first flight during a global sanitary emergency, looking like Darth Vader’s close cousins with our masks and face shields. 

After an approximately 6-hour flight, we landed in the middle of literally nowhere. We were able to see the pyramid and some other iconic architecture which I currently do not remember because it was about only for 5 seconds before landing. On arrival, on a mostly empty airport, we were surprised by the amount of slot machines that were there, welcoming everyone to place their bets. For sure, ours was to have fun and contrary to common belief, the house didn't win this one: we had a blast!

Followed by a surprise “SIN CITY, WOOO HOOO!” shout from someone who obviously has been living inside a thermos for the last past months, we cracked up and went to fetch a car. This very nice gentleman took us to the Bellagio (yeap, we went full on cliche mode, with what was originally a non-existent promo) while DJ Dani blasted her best records to kick off this adventure with the right feet: Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley and Just a Gigolo by Louis Prima Success. 

DAY 1: 

First things first: check in and adventure. Hotel, amenities and surroundings. Vegas spins around two main areas: the famous Strip, 6.8kms of the brightest place on earth seen from outer space full of hotels, restaurants, shops and of course, casinos. Pretty much Disneyworld for adults. The Bellagio is the iconic hotel which hosts some of the greatest restaurants and also the famous dancing fountains. Also, is one that is pretty centrally located, in between Caesars Palace (Roman Empire themed), The Cosmopolitan (which imitates boheme life from France) Aria and Park MGM Las Vegas (New York City represent!), Excalibur (Middle Ages) Luxor (Cleopatra’s Egypt) and The Venetian (of course, Venice). Everything is within walking distance but beware of the heat: a normal day in the desert is around 42C (107F), if not more, with a melting down thermal sensation of 1000 in any scale. This is why is also a city that is enjoyable during night time. So, do not feel bad about sleeping in a bit: you can always chill by the pool in the morning, have a little something for lunch and sleep (or remove the hangover) during the afternoon when the sun is unbearable. OR, the casino is always open so that could be an option. We chose to walk around a bit (big mistake) but luckily once you enter to the casinos, they are all connected with escalators, shade and AC, so we were mesmerized by this grown up themed park, where is so easy to lose track of time. 

After an Italian lunch on a french bistro in a corner of Paris (? yes.. I know..) we went back and rest by the pool. Once the sun was already getting ready to bet some chips at night, we did too: we changed into our most shinny and glamorous outfit and won exactly 27 dollars! We checked out Venice, and some of the night shows that were happening on the streets (like naked promoters, the massive PM lines, and the crazy long-ass “juice” towers flowing around the more energetic covid-prone crowds) right before we headed up to Yellowtail, the Japanese and Michelin Starred restaurant at the Bellagio. We had their famous tuna pizza (it sounds terrible but it is more of a tostada or sashimi-style like) and got disappointed that they run out of the short ribs, but instead had some amazing sushi rolls and some tempura bites. When we found out about the beautiful, sigh-seeing windows that displayed all the fountain show we left our high-end attires aside and run to the windows, interrupting some other people’s dinner while leaving the waiters behind. We decided to go for dessert somewhere else and went to the piano bar located at the reception for a delicious espresso and a chocolate diamond cake. We did some neon-gazing and loved the fountain show to the beat of Believe by Cher, while being overwhelmed by a surreal feeling of actually being there, having so much fun and appreciating our friendship (and of course, avoided a high/drunk fellow who tried to take our pics and phone with them - she didnt know we were from New York and from Rio de la Plata, so the scam was on her!) 

DAY 2

Repeat. (and pretty much that’s all we did). We kicked it off with a fake breakfast by the pool, and some piñas coladas in between facemasks. We also had a light lunch by the pool (a greek salad with some much needed water) and then, around 6:15 we took a cab to the Neon Museum - yeap, for those who think there is only light fun in Vegas, nope, think again, there are worthy museums, too! ( I even made a joke here! damn I’m inspired!). The Neon Museum is a scrap dealer cemetery, where all the old and somehow “broken” -even thou most of them have been repaired and are currently working!- neon signs from Old time Vegas rest. It is very fun to see old hotels, random letters, icons and logos being laid there, creating a wonderful mess in the middle of, again, you guess right, the desert. It was very fun and beautiful to be honest. 

Another short taxi drive later (I was too naif thinking we could walk in short heels under the killer heat more than a block!) we drove thru what is known as “Old Vegas” or “Downtown Vegas”. This used to be the place where the magic happened before the creation of the Strip, but nowadays it only hosts what lingers of once a glamorous and kitschy past. The center of this action can be found throughout Freemont Street, a pedestrian long avenue that gathers classic neon signs, all-time Vegas characters (we still missed out on Elvis, so watch out impersonator, we will be back just for you!), stripers, street sellers, all you can eat venues, dodgy bars, and more and more neons.  According to Las Vegas Tourism Board>> “Fun people, crazy people, partying, gambling, drinking, street performers, free music and light shows, zip lining and just having a good time... that's what you expect at Freemont.”

We had some pizza, talked to this Montana guy who for a second thought he was able to have a threesome with us on his dirty van, were voluntary abused by these hot, ripped stripers who made us laugh with their pick up line: “You can leave your face mask here, right by your underwear too, please.” The guys were a “sample” - since the show is canceled due to the pandemic- of Chippendales, something a fine woman needs to experience once in their lifetime. Belu felt in love with her boy, but given the current times and protocols, this love couldn't prosper as we all wished it had. No worries amiga, next time!

But the most striking part of this decadent place was witnessing this surreal restaurant called Heart Attack Grill, where people who weight more than 350lbs (almost 160kgs) eat for free. The biggest burger consist on 8 patties, and as an FYI, only the 4 patty burger is marked on the Guinness World Records Book as the “Quadruple Bypass Burger” with almost 10.000 calories, all the beverages consists on massive soft drinks, milkshakes, beers and wine, (full bottles, of course, served from an IV drip bag) and it is not allowed to share food. The place is cash only, you gotta weight yourself before entering, each patty is made of half pound each, everybody must wear hospital gowns and if you dare not to finish your meal, you get three spanks by the horny yet not so sexy waitress dressed as nurses. As a nice little detail, on the biggest burger you can pump it up with 40 slices of bacon by only $7.99 more!  And, to wrap up this majestic hospital parlor, I recently researched that the legal owner of Heart Attack Grill is hilarious – Diet Center LLC. The founder is Jon Basso, who strives to provide “nutritional pornography” in his food. For a better comprehension (for a lack of a better word) of this place, you can check out this recap of Showtime’s series: Deadly Sins. 

So, we were mesmerized, we were educated, we bet, we ate, we drunk and we touched some sweaty strippers, so there was only one thing left to do: crush a weeding. So there we went. There were multiple chapels around the area, but I dont know whether it was the time (it was around, 9, 9 and coins) so it may have been a little bit too late or due to COVID, but no weddings were in place. We finally arrived to the Little White Chapel, the original, unique one that has the Elvis sign, the drive-thru and the proud sign that states how Michael Jordan and Joan Collins got married there. We were so bummed to found only a very young, very dull couple getting married (she was wearing black, hence, that is all you need to know) and there was not a very jolly, merry spirit. Still, we managed to hang out with the best men and got a picture of two to remember this fail attempt to crush this very much lame wedding. Up we went to the Bellagio, checking out what was missing from Sin City: the Wynn Hotel, Route 515, 51 and the Famous Welcome to Las Vegas Sign. 

We wrapped this unique experience witnessing an amazing, full moon in the middle of the desert, with a massive and delicious full on breakfast at Sadelle’s, a little piece of home in our far-away-from home hotel.  Till next time, Vegas! You were great fun! 

[elfgutz]

When you first jointed Instagram with your dolls how long did it take you to become famous/popular among the BJD community and did people like what you were doing?

Ahhhhhh I don't know lol. I just steadily gained followers. It was VERY surprising to me when I started gaining followers more rapidly bc I legit just posted dodgy as phone pics of my ratchet dolls (still do). I assumed people liked what I was doing hence the followers lol

[veganvagabond88]

The Road to Pai

Id heard a lot of good and bad about Pai, some say its like the south but without the beaches, some compare it to Bangkok Khao San road. I was keen to find out for myself and to have a change up from Chiang Mai, as lovely as Chiang Mai is we have been there a couple of weeks now so we wanted to explore some other parts of Northern Thailand.

The mini van picked us up from our hostel around 9am, after making a few pickups for other travellers around the town we were on our way and began the 3.5 journey to Pai. The cost of the bus was 170THB (around £4)

If you get car sick or are scared of winding roads up mountains then maybe take a sleeping pill  haha. It was definitely a bit of a dodgy ride, it even made my stomach flip a few times and I’m usually pretty good with things like that. We stopped off a couple of times for a loo break and for a lunch time stop where you can buy cooked food, coffees, shakes, snacks etc.

As we drove further away from Chiang Mai we were met by the great beauty of mountainous rainforest. I could now see why people want to come to Pai. We arrived at the Purple Monkey Backpackers in the afternoon, we had a little hut which just has a double bed in and a small fan, basic but nice. We then took a walk into the town to look around. The main walking street is made up of many quirky eateries and coffee shops, as well as Bohemian type clothes and souvenir shops. Already I loved it.

Our little hut....right next to the loo though :-|

After finding our bearing's we tried to rent a scooter, this proved some what difficult it was really busy in Pai so a lot of the rental places were empty or only had crappy scooters which in our opinion were not road worthy at all, we tried one but the breaks were no good so we took it back and decided to wait till the next day to get something a bit safer.

We found a cute place to stay for the next few nights across the river, although the first place was ok it was a typical backpacker place, a bit too noisy and not really that clean, and overpriced for what it was. We stumbled across the Pai Loiss resort which is made up of huts similar to what we stayed in the first night but bigger and cleaner with a decking area and hammock, this was paradise! The lady here was lovely to, so friendly and helpful id definitely recommend staying here as it was only 300THB which included complementary tea, coffee and toast with marmalade in the mornings.

A much better and bigger hut with a hammock :)

We failed the next day to get a scooter again so we decided to rent push bikes haha, I haven't rode a bike in years so was a bit worried but it was ok, the cost of renting a bike everywhere is 50THB for 24 hours which isn't too bad, the bikes are not the best but they will get you from A to B. We set off out of the main part of town to explore the surroundings and to also check out a Muay Thai gym that id heard was good, Charn Chai. The gym was open plan and the trainers seemed nice so we decided we would train there the next day. Afterwards we ventured into a tiny village which was lovely, no westerners just us on our creaky bikes on dirt path which ran between rows of little houses and huts. This was the best way to see the countryside of Northern Thailand, we were surrounded by rice paddy and farming fields. We checked out a Wat which is on the way to the Chinese village which was cool. We then headed back to the main town before stopping off at a little shack where we bought a fresh coconut to drink and some freshly picked tomatoes.

We finally found a relatively good road worthy scooter and drove around to explore some more, we rode out of the town and rode along the winding roads that ran between mountainous green landscape. We stopped at some hot springs which were a bit of a disappointment, I think these particular ones had been abandoned as it was littered with rubbish and carcasses of birds which had been cooked in the hot springs! It was pretty disgusting. I think it must have been a failed tourist venture as I could see that it could have been nice, but obviously the other hot springs on the other side of Pai must be the place to go. (book a day tour that takes you to the main springs and other attractions, this was around 500THB, we didn't do this but know a few people who did and said it was worth it.)

Pretty disgusting to let something get like this, it could be really lovely

We stopped off on the main road into Pai to check out the memorial bridge, this was built by the Japanese during the second world war to transport weapons and provisions to Burma. They needed it as a route from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son to attack Burma, which at the time was a colony of the United Kingdom. The bridge was built over the Pai River in 1941 using elephants to drag trees from the jungle and enslaving the local villagers to work for them. After the war the Japanese left and callously burnt the bridge down. This left the locals in despair as the bridge was very important to their daily life so they rebuilt the wooden bridge over the Pai River to maintain their way of living. Its a good place to stop if your passing there are a few touristy shops and a couple of coffee shops which is nice for a break. We met a Canadian Couple and Irish couple who were doing a similar journey to us and shared our stories from the past couple of months which was nice.

We didn't stop long before heading back towards Pai to visit the impressive Pai Canyon. This is definitely worth your time as it is a beautiful natural attraction with lovely nature walks in its surroundings. We did this around 5pm to catch the sunset and it was amazing. The geological features are pretty stunning and unique as it has been formed by continuous erosion over decades before reaching its current condition. The carved narrow walkways have steep 30 metres deep cliff drops and a series of narrow walkways cut into the ridges of the massive rock walls that wind in and out into the heavily forested valley. Along the trail you can freely climb up and down the rock faces which is pretty cool and gives you a little adrenaline rush, but be careful where you tread especially along the narrow paths as it can be quite dangerous, one missed step and you could fall down into the deep valley.

Take trainers as the canyon is pretty narrow and not exactly safe as the ground is very sandy and unstable. We were only here an hour or so but you could easily spend at least a few, exploring the twists and turns of the trail, and taking in the magnificent panoramic views of Pai.

On the edge

We debated doing a day tour to visit all of the attractions as it was only 500THB but decided against this as we had a scooter plus a tour would be pretty rushed. We picked the things we wanted to do and made our own way to the attractions.

The next morning we got up early and trained at Charn Chai. It was great to get back into some gloves and kick again. I haven't trained properly for over a year now so it was quite alien at first and I’ve lost all conditioning in my legs haha. I had some pretty nasty welts come up on my shins by the end of the 2 hour session, but it was worth it and made me realise how unfit I am. Definitely a wake up call to get back into it as I really miss it. The class was quite big but there are quite a few trainers working with everyone which is good, you get to do some one on one pad work which was fun but pretty gruelling especially in the heat. Id recommend going here even if you have never done it before as they cater for all levels and will teach you right from the basics of how to stand and positioning etc. The cost of this was 300THB a session. A lot of people there were doing a training camp so you stay for a week or two and train twice a day. Id love to do this but because our visa expires on the 1st of February we don't have time. Hopefully ill get to do this when we visit the South of Thailand. We headed back to our resort for a well needed shower and some breakfast.

Relaxing, i really want a hammock when we get home now :)

We had a ride out of the main town which passes a few elephant riding camps, this was pretty upsetting to see them chained up at the side of the road, so we swiftly moved on. Id heard of a place called the Pai Tree House so we decided to check it out. Its actually a pretty pricey looking resort made up of luxurious villas but it has a tree house in the centre of its beautiful gardens (hence the name). Id say its worth a visit if your passing for a break, there are a few shaded picnic areas and a coffee shop (which wasn't open at the time) you can walk down to the river which has a bamboo bridge to the other side however there's nothing over there just some trees. I think they must run Elephant riding tours as we witnessed an elephant coming through the gardens carrying some Chinese tourists. The trainer had a mahout (which is used to dig into the side of the elephants head to control it) he quickly tossed this aside when he saw Ben taking photos. The elephant looked at us with such sadness in its eyes I had to keep walking as its too upsetting.

Other than that the gardens were pretty and we spent around an hour there taking some photos before moving on.

Messing around taking cheesy pics

Afterwards we stopped at a great cafe called “Earth Tone” they have an amazing selection of vegan cakes so of course I had to have one. I tried the Banoffee Pie which was so good and also had a very healthy smoothie! Not a “fruit shake” which are sold everywhere in Thailand. Id avoid these as they are basically ice with a little bit of fruit and a shit load of sugar. So if you do order a fruit shake try to order without ice and more fruit if they understand you.

Opposite Earth Tone is the entrance to the Giant White Buddha other wise known as Temple on the hill (Wat Phra That Mae Yen) this is a few km’s away from the main part of Pai. It is still under construction but is still worth climbing the 300 plus stairs up to the top to take in the views of Pai. The Buddha itself is pretty impressive and gigantic as you can see in the photos. You can see it nestled into the hills from miles away, so its pretty easy to find.

Started to feel pretty knackered, it was a busy day training for a couple of hours then out on the scooter all day before finishing off with a big climb up to the Buddha. We went back to our resort for a nap before going out to visit the amazing night market that Pai has on every day!. The food here is crazy good, so many options for vegans to, nearly every stall has something wonderful and delicious to offer, its hard not to try everything that I come across. We had the best dinner I’ve had in a long time. A Burmese salad roll, this was something completely new to me and oh my god it was amazing. The lady made each one to your individual preference, I had mine with added avocado. So many flavours wrapped into one!, it was like a giant rice spring roll cut into several bite sized pieced, decorated with numerous toppings and a tasty dressing served on a banana leaf, as well as tasting delicious, the care into the presentation made this one of the best meals I’ve ever had.

This man at the night market made rings from coins and engraved them, I had Pai written in Thai on my one! i love it 

When we arrived in Pai we wasnt sure if we would like it as much as Chiang Mai, there seemed to be a different vibe here and it was a lot more touristy, however after a few days we loved it and ended up booking another night at the huts.

The huts have a coffee area which was nice to sit down in the shade

Bamboo bridge that lead to the huts

The Lod Caves

We set off to go to the Lod Caves on the Saturday morning, this is also included in one of the tours but we wanted to visit on our own so we could have as much time as we wanted. The caves are quite far away, it took around 2 hours but its well worth the trip. We underestimated how cold it would be though, the route to the caves snakes through winding valleys between the mountains so the sun is not always on you. Be sure to bring a jacket and trousers if you are going on a scooter, however the scenery is beautiful so it is well worth the ride.

As you approach the caves you are met by quaint little villages which is really pretty. The caves are pretty hidden from the entrance so I was sceptical about how good they were going to be. Entrance fee is 150THB per person in a minimum group of 3, so luckily we found a young solo traveller called Sam who was at the ticket office. You cant enter the caves alone you have to go in with a guide, which is fair enough. We walked into a forest like area to get to the start of the cave. It was huge! And showed so many different and interesting rock formations. There are some impressive stalagmites and stalactites here and a lot of rock formations that look like animals as the guide pointed out. We had quite a good guide who told us a little bit about parts of the caves, she held a kerosene lamp throughout the trip however id suggest taking a torch as well as it would have been cool to shine it up high to see what ever else was there. There must be thousands of bats in there we could hear them as we took the bamboo raft through part of the cave, I also was treated to some bat shit which landed on me haha. Besides that it was really cool experience and reminded me of something out of the Lord of The Rings. There are also heaps of huge carp in there (you can buy food for the fish at the entrance). Ive visited quite a few caves over the years but these have to top them all, definitely visit them and if you can stay for a couple of days in that area as its stunning, we wish we had more time there. 

Our new friend Sam was kind enough to lend us his jacket for the ride home as he was staying near the caves then coming to Pai the next day. So glad he did it was absolutely freezing as it was after 5pm when we left. Ben ended up putting the jacket on backwards and I put my hands inside the back to try and keep warm we must of looked like right idiots but it really helped. The good part about leaving at that time is you get to catch the sunset, we stopped at a service area (you cant miss it, I think there's actually a trek that runs from there up to the highest point) this was probably one of the best sunsets I’ve seen, we saw the sun perfectly round and glowing setting behind the mountains, it was amazing.

We spent our last night at the market then met Sam the for breakfast the next day and returned his jacket. We hung out at the Art of Pai cafe which is a really cool hippy place, they have lots of veggie options but we just had a smoothie, which was good. After saying our good byes and packing up we got the bus back to Chiang Mai. Again this was a horrible journey so if you get car sick take some sleeping pills, at least two people were throwing up it was that bad.

The next day we just sorted out some washing and sent some more stuff home that we don't need, however I’m starting to wish id sent even more stuff home my bag could actually burst. Found a cool vegan place for lunch called a taste from heaven, had an awesome BLT sandwhich (veggie bacon of course and vegan mayo ;) then later on treated myself to a well needed pedicure, perfect ;)

We were on a tight schedule now to get to Chiang Rai to see the White Temple and Black Temple so we got the bus which actually isnt that bad, its a big coach and we got lucky with our seats. Pre book your tickets as we just turned up at the bus station and all VIP buses were fully booked so we got economy but it was fine, the seats reclined and it was clean and air conditioned, it didnt have a toilet though but you do stop for a quick break. This only cost around 130THB.

To be continued...

Chiang Rai and getting to Laos to follow 

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