Its raining again and a storm is closing in. This means tomorrows rafting should be in good conditions. In the mean time ive just been strolling around Pai. Its very difficult to get around in a lot of towns without a motorbike, and Pai is no exceptions. All of the falls, springs and viewpoints are a good 15 km away in various directions and not realistic to visit on foot. That said i'm sticking to my feet as ive seen and seen the result of , far to many accidents.

Im feeling very settled in Thailand now. My diet of rice, fresh vegetables, large amounts of water and soy milk is making me feel fantastic. Staying in local run guesthouses has given me an intensive course in real Thai humor, manners and traditions, something I now realize was missed in my last visit.

I guess the main thing I’m learning is about the pace of life. My friends in Kanchanaburi were always telling me that western nations always rush everything, eating, walking, traveling, and as a consequence overlook their objective, if they have one. Only now after nearly a month am I beginning to see what they mean. Being surrounded by Thai people every day forces you to move with them. However, this does not mean that they are any slower, lazy or unambitious. It means they display care, manners and patience in every circumstance. An attribute lacking in western culture. Night.