Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai. I could have stayed for years. Exceeding all expectations I had a fantastic time in Chiang Mai. I stayed at the well run, clean and friendly Souvenir Guest House in the south end of the town on Charoen
Prathet. I met Ben the barman who runs a place upstairs called 'where the discreet meet' if my memory serves me correctly. Ben directed me on a 2 min walk to the night market. Found a group of bars behind the night bazarr and propped myself up on a double gin and tonic. Realising I was in a gay bar (im not gay) I found the 3 barmen hilarious. Gay blokes seem to have a natural talent for being funny, I know thats generalising but its their over the top manner towards some things and they get so excited like kids do about silly stuff. I find it amusing. Gary turned up (an Australian) who was seeking out the local gay scene. The main barman showed him the map and directed him to Chiang Mai's local gay hotspot 'Adams' Apple'. You coming to Adams Apple Dave? No thanks Gary, actually im not gay. "Who are you kidding, youre in a gay bar drinking a gin and tonic and you've just told me you're from Brighton". Oops. Time to move on. The lady above by the way, I gave her 10 baht for the photo.