Thailand Update

Hey guys, just a real quick post on my situation so far.  I was in Bangkok for 2 days, saw all the major tourist attractions, got twisted and contorted by a small thai girl in a traditional thai massage, bought cheap clothes and ate very cheaply.  then i went to the city of Ayutthaya for a day, saw some awesome wats (temples) by bicycles - too hot, took a 13-hr night train to the next major city of Chiang Mai which is where I'm currently blogging from.  we plan to explore here for 1 day, go to Pai for 1 day, return and go on a mountain trek which includes seeing some hill tribes, maybe some humungous spiders *shiver*, ride an elephant, raft, etc.  so anyways, i'm feeling fine, plenty of suntan lotion and bug spray has kept me alive so far.  oh yeah, and 7-11's, the last sign of civilization (at least the one i know).  although i just met a canadian today who said she got sick eating something from 7-11, but i've already had a little bit of street food and still no problems.  so far i've been lucky i guess.  okay, until next time, ja mata.