We made our way out of town to a Chinese village we had seen and been wanting to visit. We were and still are confused as to what it is, are they Thai-Chinese? only Chinese? is it even Chinese? It is a beautiful village full of Chinese symbols and buildings and we don’t speak Chinese or Thai so we may never know.
On our way out we passed the village following signs that said “Viewpoint”. We were not sure what it was but we wanted to find out. The road was a bit treacherous being very steep and muddy, but I am glad we carried on, it was totally worth it.
beautifully decorated resting hut
revving the engines up this hill!
20 baht a person (kids are free) for the view point, we almost didn’t do it since we weren’t sure we wanted to spend a dollar each for a view (we are turning into cheapies-hehe)
the complimentary tea made our decision for us
tea service for four
the air was cool and so fresh
I felt like we were on top of the world, it was so peaceful
happy boy, Peyton
Conner serving us tea
he spilled a little
Jarrett showing the proper way to drink tea-ha!
my super hot husband
I can’t read Thai
amazing views-it really lived up to its name of “viewpoint” (and was worth a dollar)
this made me so excited to visit the Great Wall of China-we are only a couple countries away
they really are on top of the world
playing a made up game of Pokemon they created (I like this photo, I think it looks like they are playing in the clouds)
Daddy being silly and making us all laugh
back down to the Chinese village
coke bottle with silk flowers inside
now to pick out my own tea set
if you buy a tea set, you also get a tea service
complete with dried fruits
my very own set and a bag of Oolong tea (our family choice after trying many leaves)
Oh how sweet is that tea set!
Man – what a view, it does look like you are on top of the world
thanks Lisa, I am so happy to have my own. I felt like a little girl playing tea party and I just had to have one for the house:)
How does the tea taste in comparison to what we are used to in USA? Beautiful tea service and view. Boys are cuter each picture.
thanks Grandma, it is green tea (we also tried Jasmine and Oolong) and it was the same as I have had in other places. It was very good and fun to make ourselves and especially to enjoy on a mountain top!
Such a pretty view and place! Your boys could not be any more handsome! You are just so beautiful! I love that you are all getting to go to these places, so special and neat. I am so glad we all get to share in the pictures and stories with you, it really is so cool. I love your tea set! Your honey is quite funny, these pictures made me laugh and remember how fun it is to be around all of you, yes especially JRock:) love you sis!
haha, I will tell him that you miss him a little too:) I am sure he will have some rude reply-I’ll let you know
LOVE the pictures of the boys on that rock! Pure joy! I have to thank you (again!), Chelsea. Your posts about the adventures you have when you take time to follow a sign or check out an interesting sight have been a reminder to stop and do the same thing right here at home. And it’s been worth it. It’s truly amazing just how many little magical spots there are everywhere if we just take a few moments to explore them!
I agree Cathy! I think of places I used to live and they had amazing places like this too, we talk about going back to Colorado and Texas and really exploring there one day.
Beautiful view! Glad you stopped & enjoyed it. Jarrett looks like a pro hoity-toity tea drinker:) Love the pictures of the boys – they’re so handsome & photogenic. And you always look so beautiful:) So, is that your traveling toilet paper on the table? I giggled when I saw it & wondered. Love & miss all of you.
jarrett is soo hoity-toity-hehe! i had to go back and look at the tp, it is actually the napkins, they don’t use paper towels or napkins here, they just put a roll of toilet paper on the tables for you to use:)
I am secretly a tea hog Chelsea. I cannot go a day without it … And I drink it instead of coffee in the morning. So I was super super jelous when I read this blog. Delishes tea, crispy cool air, and a beautiful view. Looks like heaven on earth to me. LOvE that you have your own tai Chinese tea set too. Sending love … Thank you for continuing to share your journeys with all of us.
I would have thought you were a coffee drinker in the mornings, but actually you are so serene and thoughtful-tea does fit you well. xoxo
what a great discovery and a perfect teaset for enjoying those views. I hope you can grieve and heal peacefully, Trek will always be with you.
thank you Tanya, it is so hard missing my baby so much, I like how you said to “heal peacefully” that is a kind and thoughtful way to put it. xoxo
I happened upon your blog a while back and look forward to seeing your updates pop up in my e-mail box. I told my husband the other day that I think I would like to visit there myself (lol). I write a blog also (http://adayinthelifeofamom-barbara.blogspot.com) about my family adventures. My children are now 23, 25, 27 and 29 and we dearly love to create new adventures. Just wanted you to know that I’m really enjoying reading about your life from afar (Louisiana…). More happy adventures to you!
ooh how fun! I will check out your adventures too, thanks for sharing and for reading about ours-xoxo
Thank you so much for sharing all of your adventures. I have followed your blog for sometime. During the time Trek was alive as well as when he passed. So sorry for the loss of your precious baby boy. I love following all of your travels. I am certain, I would never live this life but, find it so very intruiging! It all seems so exciting. I am so glad you share it so I get to “experience” this part of the world, as well as others that you have visited! Laurie from Utah, USA
I love your comment Laurie! what kind and thoughtful words, thanks for reading and loving our family with me. Thank you for your love for Trek, I miss him so much too, it is always nice to hear that other people love and care for him too. xoxo
love your tea set. love all the pictures. Love your handsome boys. Love your handsome husband. Love you.
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love you too mawmaw, come have tea with us!
These pictures are breathtaking! I loved everything about this post. That tea set is perfect!
thank you so much April-xoxo
Friend, honestly, I didn’t think it was possible from when we met back in January, but you literally are more and more beautiful with each day. I know there are days your heart aches more than others, I get that. But your heart and the beauty that lies therein shows more and more on your face and in your countenance with every passing day. Way back when, I had a revelation from the day Noah passed away that each new day I wake I am that much closer to kissing him again…it’s like that’s what showing on your face…just an observation. Love you, girl! xoxox
Oh Adrienne what a beautiful thought about kissing my baby’s sweet face, I will treasure that the rest of my life-that means a lot to me. thank you for your sweet compliments, you are so kind. love you
Chelsea-it looks fabulous!
Enjoy your time,
Angie Vinnola Mariotti
Old time friend:)
Hi Angie!!! how are you ?!! thanks for reading and your sweet comment-much love, Chelsea
What a beautiful stop. Jarrett cracks me up with his properness! I had to take a double-take on the flower coke bottle, cause at first it looked like an oversized something sitting on the moped foot rest! You are beautiful as always!
yes didn’t you know that Jarrett only has the most correct and proper manners!
Oh odd. I have been to this place- I’m sure it’s the same place, nearby Pai. Of all the serendipitous things… I just stumbled upon your blog and can’t wait to read more about your beautiful family.
how fun Robin! it was such a fun place I am glad you got to go too! thanks for reading about our journey-xoxo
I hope you make it to the Great Wall one day! It is amazing and so weird to think of all the history that took place and you feel so small. When I went, we got to toboggan down the mountain after walking the wall. So fun!
what!!! i want to go tomorrow! was it snowing? that sounds so fun, I will have to tell the boys so they can get excited for it too.
I laughed out loud when you stated “i cant read thai”. So funny. I love the pic of the boys on the rock by the clouds. It really made me think of Trek.
thank you so much Paula, its sweet that you mentioned that because the boys always say the blue sky reminds them of Trek.