My last day in Chang Mai was a great one. I went up into the mountains and saw a beautiful Buddha that stood 30 feet high and was surrounded by other shrines and temples that were breathtaking. I had a chat with an old monk that told me I was a lucky man. He said that because of the old Buddha necklace that was given by me by Koko in Phi Phi island. KoKo told me it would bring me luck which I believe is something we create for ourselves, but what the heck. I also met a woman that was 95 years old and she walked around with the grace and poise of a 40 year old or less. Her smile was amazing even though she was missing a few teeth. She was surrounded by family that loved and respected her a lot I could tell. I was “lucky” enough to get a hug from her and she grabbed my hands and looked at me with these wise eyes. Being over here in a land where spirituality comes from within I could feel an ageless energy field when she touched my hands.
It was a long walk up the mountain but the reward was worth every second, and I needed some good exercise anyways. Our taxi driver was our guide and what a great person he was. I truly believe when you have great intentions good things tend to just fall on your lap. And for me the special moments are meeting people that have that inner energy and warmth you can feel right away. The Chang Mai experience was great but it’s on the move again tomorrow to Laos, a place where I’ve never been but sure am eager to the unknown as usual. I’m seeing beautiful waterfalls in my mind and from what I’m told as close to Thailand as it is, it’s a very different flavor. One last film session in the city tonight before country number two on this exciting journey. I sincerely wish everyone the very best and hope life is giving you all you need.
Ryan