Our next day started off with a walk through an interactive 3D art museum, where the students got some great photos and got ready for another awesome day.

From there we had lunch at Woo Cafe and art gallery, where students were exposed to new delicious Thai cuisine and an art gallery displaying the works of local Thai artists. With our bellies full, we headed off to the next adventure, a lesson in Muay Thai kickboxing! Here we all got a fast-paced workout in the signature punches, kicks, elbows, and knees made famous by Thai kickboxing. Every student got some one-on-one time with the coaches both in the ring and on the main floor with the punching bags. By the end of the lesson, which was comparable to an extremely dynamic and super fun aerobics class, everyone was exhausted and ready to relax.

So it worked out perfectly that our next activity was a Thai massage! A Thai massage is a unique experience which has been described as “having yoga being done to you.” Every student received a full hour one-on-one massage in which we were stretched, kneaded, and in some cases walked on, until we all walked away feeling totally invigorated. We topped the night off with some Northern-Thai styled food, as well as some Lanna music and dance performances.

More to come!

– Ansley & Ryan