Pai has been a fantastic stop on our journey and we both agree we could come back someday and stay awhile. We have spent most of our time with our new friends Maja and Liz; wandering the streets of town; drinking Chai from my new favorite tea house; talking about the inner and outer experiences of life; growing, learning and teaching each other.
Last night, Maja and I ventured out to a nearby tourist attraction, called "Pai Canyon". A dynamic view of thin mountain ridges carved out from years of weather patterns, no doubt wind and rain. I'm not really sure the nature of how Pai Canyon came to be, there are no information billboards, brochures or tour guides...
There is a trail that winds around along the ridge, and we decided to take a quick stroll around. Did we know we were signing up for another harrowing adventure?... The path was slick and steep in places; the silty soil had been blown out, forming a "slot" canyon style of trail. There were a few parts where we were walking along a mere 12inch path with either side a sheer drop off. This is not something you would ever see in the States, with no concern given to safety. We crept forward, planning our moves carefully. Maja admitted she was afraid of heights. The end of the trail, was one last sketchy hop around a slippery pinnacle. After a bit of coaxing, Maja finally made the moves and we celebrated on the "safe" side of the trail. I decided that would be last time with this "hike"; the view was good enough!
We have decided to make this our last night in Pai. We leave tomorrow for Chiang Mai, givin ourselves a day to sort our way back to Bangkok, and wrap up a few last minute details in Thailand before we head to India.
Sweet lite town, wonderful memories...Bye-bye Pai!!!
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