Solstice Hash On Tour (SHOT) #30

Here we are in Pai, and enjoying our first SHOT weekend event. Friday night we had a brilliant reception at the Bella Villa Hotel, with loads of local favorites in food and beverage. After filling up, we had plenty of time on the dance (yard), followed by a bonfire in the light of the full moon. Soon enough, it was time to crash for the evening, to prepare for the rest of the weekend.

Saturday, we had strict instructions to be back at the Bella Villa at 1 PM to catch our shuttle to the trail start. When we woke up, it was COLD, but we managed to get our act together. First we turned in some laundry (which if you have not already noticed, is a regular occurrence when you are traveling and running nearly every day). Finally ready to get hashing, we loaded up the songteaws and made the hour ride out to the start. Trail was amazing, through the fields and jungles of northern Thailand. The finish was atop one of the highest points in the area, where we found cold beer and good times. The circle had the usual down downs, and then the birthday people got called up. Ugghhhh, I got caked by the gang from Japan. (video provided below). After a fine dinner of local Thai delights, we gathered up around the fire and sang songs for another hour or two. https://www.relive.cc/view/vrqDmpAoJwv

Sunday, it was another cold morning as we packed up our bags and made our way over to Bella Villa. The run actually started from the hotel, so off we went for a hangover hash that had several water crossings, farmer's fields, and even passing through a local village for the beer stop. Trail eventually snaked its way up the mountain to the sitting Buddha. https://www.relive.cc/view/v8qV13QZz36

After making our way back to the hotel, we got a ride back to Chiang Mai with friends, and then made our way to our accommodation for the evening. After hot showers, we ventured out for dinner, and one large Pizza Hut deluxe and a couple beers, we were relaxing and watching the View season semi-finals. Time for a movie in bed, and an early morning flight back to Bangkok.Read more