Thailand’s Golden Triangle glistened

Thailand’s Golden Triangle connects Laos, Thailand and Myanmar and today brought me from Chiang Rai to the northern border. My first stop was the Hall of Opium that I had visited on my first trip to Thailand but soggy Songkran apparel put a ‘damper’ on the day. Today I found a museum in a picturesque setting that serves as a history but also a precautionary tale to the dangers of the drug.

While touring the museum, I came across the following quote that resonated with me ‘What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset’ reminding us how fleeting life can be and the importance to ‘Carpe Diem’ each moment. 

From there it was time for lunch and to enjoy local cuisine in a scenic setting.  The Sriwan Restaurant serves fresh seafood and mountain views. 

 Giant Buddhas, dragon boats and driving along the Mekong River made today’s motorbike adventure unforgettable.