Monthly Archives: December 2012

5 posts

Chiang Mai – Home Away From Home

The last two days have been extraordinary. I’ve been giving Cecile short prenatal sessions. She is reading a book that says pregnant woman these days pamper themselves too much and need to learn to tough it out. I think she is amazing and moving through her pregnancy with grace and […]

Thailand – December 5

Yesterday Yul took me up the mountain to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep,the sacred temple outside of Chiang Mai. The temples here are based on a blend of Hindu myths and deities and Buddhist philosophy. We took his 1968 Austrian jeep which looks a bit like a Hummer. It appears there […]

Thailand – December 3, part 2

About the place I’m staying, in Chiang Mai – Tonnam Homestay: Yul, the Thai owner and manager, picked me up yesterday at the airport. When I arrived, I met his French wife, Cecile. We talked about babies, children and families, and the losses we’ve experienced. We talked about her surprise […]

Thailand – December 3, part 1

First day in Chiang Mai, got a 2hr oil massage where I’m staying, then went to the Sunday night market. Most wonderful food stalls. Had a great dinner of sushi, veg kabobs and a banana waffle. Could not eat any more, tempting as it was. Watched school children do dance […]