Thailand, land of eccentricity.

Just as in every country, Thailand has its unique qualities. From the the Festival of lights [also known as Loi Krathong], to the Krabi province, to perhaps the most recent activity of all, Phuket Bike Week. During the Festival of Lights, thousands of paper lanterns are released into the sky. They supposedly ward of bad luck. While these miraculous lanterns dot the sky like stars in space, the rivers are covered by floating paper lanterns, adorned with candles and joss sticks. “The true meaning of this festival is to worship Buddha and the Goddess of the River” says Chiang Meng local Sarah Wahtong. The Festival has transformed from a reverent temple ritual to a rambunctious event that lasts for days. The city of Chai Meng is the largest and most important city in northern Thailand, also the capital of the Chiang Meng Province. And this city comes to life through flower and flame during the Festival of Lights. Imagine the intense beauty of the floating lanterns, and smell of the joss sticks, and the coolness of the river water against your skin. Wouldn’t you want to visit there? Why or why not?

Be sure to check out this clip and read the notes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmuxrRxMENU

Amur Leopards

Amur Leopards are the most rarest cats in the world. As they live in North East China ( and South East Russia) many people are trying to save them. Luckily they are succeeding with lots of checkups on the Amur Leopards. Before, The Amur Leopard's population was about 30, but now, there are about 60 Amur Leopards. The population has doubled from February 19, 2015. People In China are finally taking care of the forests. As of the Giant Pandas their population is also growing by 17%. Many people are not cutting down trees and not hunting Pandas. They are still living today and hopefully, they will live forever as they are still surviving. http://www.worldwildlife.org/videos/amur-leopards-caught-on-camera-trap. What is your favorite animal/animals in Southeast Asia?

Halong Bay, Veitnam

Halong Bay seems like a normal bay but it is for certain not a normal site. Travelers come to look at its amazing limestone islands, rock formations and caves. Whittled away over centuries by wind and water, they’re breathtaking. Rent a kayak or a junk boat, or take a tour to explore this beautiful creation. Imagine 2000 or more islands rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin and you have a vision of breathtaking beauty.legend claims the islands of Halong Bay were created by a great dragon from the mountains. As it charged towards the coast, its flailing tail gouged out valleys and crevasses. When it finally plunged into the sea, the area filled with water, leaving only the pinnacles visible. This is a place that you absolutely have to go. 

So...food is cool

(Before I say anything about food, I would like to add alliteration in my writing this time through.)

Do you know the Chippewa Middle School lunchroom food it is not really the best stuff (I know) but how about this for a change the cuisine of Penang, Malaysia. Most of the Penang cuisine is solely sold at road-side stalls or also known as "hawker food." The food offers a diverse and exotic mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine, which reflects the multicultural mix of Malaysia. On February 22, 2013, Penang was ranked by CNN Travel as one of the top ten street food cities in Asia. Also, it has been voted by Lonely Planet as the top food destination in 2014. Would you want to taste this awesome food?

Luange Prabang

If I went to Southeast Asia, I would want to go to Luang Prabang. Most of the reason I want to go there is because it is currently as hot as a firework! (I want to work on similes)  A whole wappin’ 86 degrees! Also, I would like to visit Kuang Si Falls. It has three tiers leading to a 50-meter drop into pools as dazzling as diamonds (simile o: ) before flowing downstream. You can swim in the pools and walk along the waterfall!  Another place I would like to visit would Mount Phousi. It rises as high as the sky  (Another one?) to 150 meters over the city. While going up the mountain you can stop and pray at the temples. The view from the mountain to is as beautiful as a rainbow! (oops… I did it again ;))  Where would you go if you went to Luang Prabang?

The "Bay of Descending Dragons"

In the “Bay of Descending Dragons” the rocks jut out of the area inland of the Pacific Ocean next to China and in Vietnam. If you want to go here you should be prepared with umbrellas, raincoats,hiking clothes and regular clothes. Raincoats and umbrellas are optional because if you come in the monsoon season.. you’ll be drowned out by the rain, probably. Otherwise the temperature is 25-30 in Celsius (77-86 Fahrenheit) on average, which is a nice temperature for going on boats and admiring the terrain. The boats offer a marvelous view of the land, unless you get caught in a monsoon which then you should go inside or explore one of the islands. Would you like to explore the “Bay of Descending Dragons”?             

#KrabiLife

The best place to visit of these choices would definitely be the Krabi Province of Thailand. There are lots of beaches and oceans, making it a great place for boating. In Ao Nang, since they have the most developed beaches in Thailand there is great water quality. Since the water is so nice, this means it is a great place for scuba diving and snorkeling. They also have lots of good restaurants, but you need to make sure that they are sanitary before you eat. There are also lots of great resorts, but the one that I thought was the coolest was a place called The Small Hotel Krabi. It is a four star establishment that includes all the things you need to have a great vacation. As you can tell, it would be awesome to go to Krabi Province, Thailand.