It was a good last day in Chiang Rai

Today we hired a driver (cheaper than a tour and we got to do what we wanted to do) and headed North to an area known as The Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, separated only by the Mekong River. The area is historically significant for its role in the Opium trade. We visited the Opium Hall, a museum that was surprisingly well done and interesting, showing the history of Opium, its effects on countries, wars and more recently the many steps being taken to stop the selling of opium both in this area and worldwide. Following that, we went to Lam Nam Kok National Park and hiked through the jungle to a lovely waterfall. This evening, we ate at a place that was sort of a cross between a buffet and Korean Barbeque. Tons of food, including all kinds of seafood which we cooked at our table. We weren’t sure what everything was, or how to prepare it, so it was quite an adventure. The place seemed very popular with families.Read more