In the north, Chaing Mai

I did make it up north to Chaing Mai, a lovely smaller version of Bangkok. It was quite pleasant here. The town is surrounded by a moat so that navigating is always easy. Night markets are the way to go in the evening, but there is also a live music crowd.
I met some lovely people here including Heddy, a swiss woman who is taking a year travelling around - and I thought my 9 weeks was long. Sarah, a brit also travelling on her own. On a one day Thai Cooking Class held at an organic farm, I met a Canadian couple from PEI and two Aussies. Martin and Scott, from Australia had been to Vietnam already - seems like a great place to travel in. For now, that part of my trip remains a plan for the future - not to be forgotten, but something to look forward to.
Being in the comfort of my home now, the past weeks seem to blur together. My father's passing has offered me a time of reflection. It has been an important time for me to gather my thoughts of both of my parents, Audrey and Ralph, now gone from my life. I have learned the value and strength that can be gained from your own inner peace. The fondest of memories of both my mother and my father will be mine forever.
I am grateful to all of my friends and family - I am fortunate to have all of you in my life.