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I forgot to mention that before we went to the temple, we went to a monastery where a senior monk talked to us about Buddhism and answered questions and all. It was very interesting and his voice was so soft and peaceful that it put me to sleep and I had to really fight to stay awake, even though it was interesting! Of course, having gotten up at 5 didn't help. Tonight I am packing in between uploading photos as we have to fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok tomorow afternoon. The weight limit is 44 lb but I don't think many of us can get under that! Luckily, we go as a group and average out and Ya says he can manage even if it is over by telling them we have been buying to support Thailand. So it may be interesting! It is only an hour flight but guess is it getting us somewhat organized for the trip home as well. But that trip, we can have 2 bags each weighing 50 lb so no problem.

In this elephant photo, I was feeding bananas to the one that has it in his trunk when the 2nd one came "out of nowhere" and wrapped his trunk right up on me and I didn't see it coming! It was so funny. Meg captured it well in this photo!