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This week's chapters open with Mike and the ladies leaving Chiang Rai for the town of Chiang Khong and the Mekong River. Arriving in Chiang Khong, they discover that the river is too high to be crossed that day and find a hotel for the night.
The next morning after loading the truck on the barge, they start up the river. Arriving at the docks of Huay Xai, they quickly head into town.
The entrance to the Wat recommended by the Amulets is a very long set of stairs leading to the top of the hill. Wat Chom Khao Mamilet at the top of the stairs is a very old Wat. After looking around at it, the three of them are guided to a pavilion where they are to meet their contact, a very old Monk. He directs them to their next location.
Luang Nam Tha is some 180 km from Huay Xai on road #3, which is not in good condition. Arriving there, they are greeted by a woman and her son. The son shows them to a house for the night.
These chapters required considerable research, as I hadn't been to this area during my 8 years in Thailand. The story is just getting started now.
Enjoy these chapters, more next week.
Keep Well,
uncle jim