Sarah, Carina and I headed to Woo, a cafe not far from where we were staying to reminisce and have coffee. Of course we splurged and also had cheese cake, cookies and brownies at 11 am in the morning as well.
Unfortunately, Sarah had to work that day, but I was able to spend time with Carina and we had an amazing day. We ventured off into the unknown (town) and our goal was Wat Chedi Luang. Carina had showed me pictures and it was so breathtaking I needed to see if for myself. We trekked across town, stopping at another temple along the way. When we finally reached it, it was everything I had thought. It's crazy to think that years ago people built these temples, brick by brick. These things give me goose bumps. After we headed back to the house (this was about a 5 hour walking day), 3/4 of the way home I had to walk barefoot because I had such bad blisters... Trust me, the blisters were worth it. When we got home, we relaxed for about an hour and then set out again. Our mission to have a final rotee together. A delicious dessert (crepe like) with banana and nutella inside. AMAZING!
We ended the night back at the house, preparing for our final goodbyes. Turns out I'm a sap and the moment we all starting giving hugs I started tearing up, which got Sarah tearing and then Carina and then Maggie.... It was a vicious cycle.
I was fortunate enough to meet so many special, unique and wonderful people, I had hours to appreciate everything about them and I had 23 phenomenal days to love them. As I write this in the airport tears come to my eyes. I truly can't express the love for all of the people I met on this trip. I have made friends that will last an entire lifetime. We had so many exciting and unusual experiences (like walking up Doi Suthep, random nights that we got lost and having yummy cheese cake at odd hours of the day). We shared thoughts, feelings, experiences, perceptions, everything... We learned from each other and became better people for it. It's surreal to think that I'm heading back to Canada. I've told my mum on the phone, that sometimes (which was very often) I had this feeling that I could/would live here and would be happy. With those people, the city, everything, I felt comfortable, and oddly at home.
I can't imagine my life without all of these new wonderful people, and thankfully I don't have to. I can't wait for my many more adventures and meeting up in unsuspecting places. I wish them all the best! Love you all! xo