Chiang Mai: The Food Was Good.

The five of us arrived at some point in the afternoon. I think we had different ideas on what was next, but what was immediately next was coffee and internet.

So we found a hostel, suited me. Had a pool too, so absolute bonus, even if the pool was a bit fly flecked. And soon we realised the famous Chiang Mai night markets were starting imminently, on the streets right outside.

Firstly it was full of crafts - jewellery, hanging things, sarongs, clothes, toys - and then food. The food was out of this world. I mean, yes, there were chicken heads. Yes the fish was barbecued in front of your eyes. Yes there were who knows how many different broths, stews and general deliciousness with varying ingredients most of which were indiscernible.

I ate a soup with pork, noodles, lots of spices, and a juice - one from one of the many juice stalls where you can just point at the fruits you like and they'll shove them all into the blender together to make fruity nutritious loveliness.