And we’ve basically done nothing. In Chiang Rai, we stayed in a really nice little guest house where we gorged ourselves on their delicious “Mini-American Breakfasts.” We visited a few museums, we stopped by the King’s birthday party, but we mostly just sat around and played computer games and read books. Laos (or at least the slow-boat) turned out to be much more tiring than we expected.
We then moved on to Chiang Mai where we are staying at a guest house which I can best describe as “serves the purpose.” We pondered going to Myanmar/Burma, but with the ethical and moral concerns (look it up on wikipedia if you don’t know about the tourism boycott) we decided that if we were going to go, then we needed more time to research to ensure that as little of our money is going to the ruling junta as possible. So instead, we’ve decided to fly down to Thailand’s renowned islands. I’ve never been, so I’m pretty excited. We have tickets to Phuket, but we may island hop elsewhere. We also figured, if we are gunna lie around all day, we might as well do it on a beach. Am I right, or am I right? 
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From Prairie:
We also figured, if we are gunna lie around all day, we might as well do it on a beach
That is exactly what we just got done doing (flying back to icy Boston today from Costa Rica). It is an entirely worthwhile endeavor.
BTW, if someone offers you the chance either a) to learn to surf or b) to go to Costa Rica, take it without a moment’s hesitation.
From Jenny W:
Hey Janelle,
In a talk with Eva, you had come up and she mentioned your travel blog. Interestingly enough, I found myself glued to reading a couple of entries this morning… and I’m so jealous! At the same time, it’s quite inspiring and I think one day I’ll hopefully venture to these places. (Have wanted to check out Thailand for a while now)
Good to know you’re doing well– I’ll check back now and then!
Jenny a.k.a. Yasha
From Janelle:
Prairie: You’ve sold me. I’ve been thinking about Costa Rica for awhile and had several people suggest it to me, I just think I needed one more push. Got pix? =D
Jenny: Thanks for reading =) Definitely check out Thailand when you can, it’s a great place to visit. =)
From Prairie:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4779&l=4a309&id=1616931514
That should do it for pix. Just so you know, we were mostly in a touristy, gringo resort near a surfer/party beach.