~thailand/chiang_mai/boxing

Woke up mega early this morning, and after having breakfast of weetabix, bananas and washed down with a banana smoothie, i headed up to the Lanna Muay Thai boxing club (mentioned in my last post). It was pretty sweet. Lots of very big men, most of which were english for some unknown reason, walking around generally looking big and mean.

I had missed the morning session (starts at 6:30AM), so i am going now for the afternoon session. I have dont boxing before, so it shouldnt be too hard to pick up the Thai bit of it (i.e. the kicking). Although i am doubting my fitness levels, as its been a few weeks since i have done anything really strenuous.... we shall see how it goes.

Other than that today, i have been wandering round town, looking at beautiful Buddhist temples, cotching in cafes drinking smoothies and watching olympics, beating (and getting beat by) the locals at pool, and having a nice afternoon siesta.

I went to speak to a guy named Bon. He runs a 3 or 4 day trek through the jungle north of Chiang Mai. Sara went with him on a 4 day trek a few weeks back, and she raved about it so much, that i had to check it out. It sounds pretty sweet, cannot wait... Will give all the details when i get back. I set off tomorrow morning early, so no posts for a few days. I will have to resume my Boxing training when i get back... :(

Having said that, my tour guide Bon has been thai boxing for over 20 years! He says he will teach me while i am on the trek... Fabulous!

It appears there are slightly more internet cafes where i am compared to Sara, going by her distinct lack of posts on sarasia.blogspot.com. Either that, or she is just having so much fun, she has no time to stop! After all, i am still new at this 'travelling alone' thing... Doing well so far, met some cool people. A bit nervous about the boxing in 15 mins, but the trek should be great. Til next time folks...