Chiang Dao

We are currently staying at a nature reserve in Chiang Dao, right beneath Thailand's third highest mountain which has incredible peaks and is absolutely prestine. The little resort we are staying at has little bungalos where we sleep, a small pool, swinging benches and hammocks etc. It is amazing and much different from where we will be next. Our next village is where the Karen tribe resides, and is lacking electricity as well as many other amenities we are used to back home. It is at this village where our group will complete a microhydro project. Basically we will provide the village with electricity, something they have never yet experienced in their remote land. It will be difficult but extremely rewarding. Before Chiang Dao we were in Thailand's second largest city, Chiang Dao, where the infamous night market takes place. This city is wild and never sleeps. It has so much character and is a blast, luckily we will get to spend a few more nights there at some point. The night market goes on for what seems to be miles and both sides of the street are lined with vendors in tiny 3ft by 8ft stalls. Relationships among the vendors are very important and they look out for each othere, therefore lots of prices are set because if someone underminds their neighbor then the whole community will outcast them. It is a very interesting dynamic and so many unique goods are sold, I would encourage everyone to check this place out at some point, it literally blows your mind. Lately I have been reading about Hindu and Buddist mythology and philosophy, as well as interviewing locals and taking field notes. Therefore I think my project is coming along well, it is hard to say this early in though. Ok well time is up but I shall write again shortly!