Chiang Mai is a quiet town in northwestern Thailand.  There, we rented bikes and rode around by the river, just observing local life and enjoying the peaceful environment. We bought grilled chicken and fresh pineapple at a market for lunch, and Zac got his haircut by a local barber.

We took a local bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong.  We spent one night in Chiang Khong and then took a boat across the river to Laos.