Aaahhh...

I'm staying in Chiang Mai for a few days to unwind before moving to Bangkok. In that spirit, some friends and I took a sawngthaew to the hot springs about 30 minutes outside of town. Groups of people spread their blankets and picnics along the stream, the proximity to the springs dependent on their tolerance of heat. The pool for swimming is the perfect bath-water temp and a forceful waterfall provides a make-shift back massage. Some people boil eggs over the side of the springs for a snack. A relaxing afternoon followed by a breezy ride back at sunset was just what I needed.