Today is the highlight our visit to Chiang Moi.

First we went to an elephant reserve. There were 75 (Indian) elephants in the reserve. The were trained to do various chores and entertain visitors by playing football and basketball. They were also trained to paint. Some of the paintings were really impressive and intricate. We then went for an elephant ride.

Orchids grow in abundance here. Went to an orchid farm and saw some exquisite orchids.

A special Thai dinner and traditional Thai dance entertainment at night.

People at Chaing Moi are very hospitable and there is a tradition of giving. At the hotel where we stayed (Dustit D2), every day there was a small gift for us by the bedside: it could be a baseball cap, a key chain or something else. When we had the farewell dinner, we were given another small gift - perfumed Chinese oil.