So today we finished our obligatory tourism stops here in Chiang Mai. Went to the monkey and snake shows. Felt pretty bad for the monkeys, actually. I guess they were well cared for, but it just didn't seem right. Having them ride bikes, lift weights, shoot hoops, etc. was highly entertaining, don't get me wrong, but a monkey on a leash is just weird. On the plus side, how many of you have ever been groomed by a monkey before? Check out the guy that took his shirt off to pose with the snake. He was a real tough guy until one of the handlers brought a cobra up by our seats and let it slither around. This guy was huddled up next to me so close, I couldn't move. And he just stayed there, clinging to me for about 30 seconds. Very amusing. It took me awhile, but I got Jenn to go up there and pose as well. She was very brave. I tried to get her to pose with her shirt off as well, but she would have none of it. Tomorrow, we are heading to the border of Laos. We will be staying in a town of 9000 called Chiang Kong for 2 nights and then crossing into Laos for a boat ride down the Mekong. Will be nice to be in a small town again.
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