Lovin the north

Lying here in a hammock at the guesthouse I'm staying at in Pai. It is raining out so not too much to do. Relax. Read. Write. Eat. 
So a day out on scooters around Pai. We visited a waterfall, though there wasn't a lot of water falling and then made our way to the hot springs. We didn't spend too much time in the water of the hot springs as most of I was really hot and I was already hot outside. The entrance fee was quite steep, 200baht (7$). Alex, the guy I was with haggled and got it to 150 (5$). Haha. At the source of the water the sign said it was 80C and it wad bubbling. Not to mention there was a dead bloated frog in the water. 
That night I went out with some other people I met for a bit. 
The next morning, June 2nd, Alex and I headed to Mae Hong Son (check out my google map, page 2) by local bus. It was funny as the monk wouldn't let ke or Nother western girl sit beside him, only a male. Then this local Thai village lady wouldn't move her bag of the seat to make room for me so I was just barely on the seat. We got to town found a place to stay then relaxed. Got some lunch (sweet & sour chicken and a coke) for a whole 1.35$ (mmm), then sat and played cards. Met a Dutch guy at the guesthouse and met up with him for dinner and a couple drinks. I had a western night and got a delicious burger. Mark, Dutch guy, headed off not too late and Alex and I stayed and played some cards. We ended up finding a local pub/restaurant and stopped in for a bit. Though this in no way resembles a pub in our western eyes. Live music. 
Back at the guesthouse chatted for a bit and then before going to sleep someone asks if we have something for bugs. They had cockroaches in their room and "couldn't sleep". Get over it, your in Thailand. Haha. 
The next day we hired motorbikes, 110cc, and then made our way early afternoon up to a Chinese village. We got a "luxury" place to stay after haggling for 15minutes. It was on a hillside amongst tea plants and had a nice view out over the lake. Nice peaceful night. 
The next morning we were going to head back to town, but found the lake/resevoir we tried to find the day before. We also found Mr. Hilary, who I read about on lonely planet. He grows organic coffee, so we stopped for a cup and then decided we would spend a nigt there. I lived it. This man had some of everything growing. Pineapples, macademia, coffee, tea, passionfruit, the list goes on. He was really kind. We had a little hut at his place. We walked around he area and he village. Went swimming like the locals apparently do daily. It was wonderful. Could have stayed. 
The next morning, 5th, we headed back to Mae Hong Son on our bikes and then caught a bus back to Pai. 
Here I am in Pai. Wanted to go to the local pool today but the weather is not really holding up. Already 3pm.
Crazy. 
My visa expires on the 10th so I need to make my way to a border soon. Planned to go to Chian amai tomorrow but wondering if I'd like to spend one more day here. I will go to Chiang Rai on he 9th and then to the border on the 10th. 
Things are going well. Enjoying relaxing and taking things easy right now. Slowly, slowly. Shanti shanti.