On Friday morning, the Yogettes and SiriKitty woke up really early to catch the 8.50am Air Asia flight to Chiang Mai to embark on their Yoga Retreat. Dressed inappropriately, perhaps, in 'Wisteria Lane Holiday Wear', the Yogettes stood out from the rest of the yoga crowd, who were also catching the same flight. The rest of the yoga crowd looked the part, carrying yoga mats in sling bags and some already in yoga wear. SiriKitty and the Yogettes stuffed their mats inside their luggage. It was pertinent to note that they overpacked, as usual.
Although the Yogettes have been on AA flights several times, it was the first time for SiriKitty, and she was very well looked after by AA cabin crews (from left to right) Kanchana, Diamond and Lazarus. No particular beef with AA, save for no food and drinks (unless you pay) and cramp seats.
[Prior to embarking on our holiday, I surfed the appropriate sites and found this story here about a Texan Squadron Leader in the 1942 by the name of Charlie Bond first time 'landing' in Chiang Mai. Although I am not flying my Tomahawk into Chiang Mai and seeing Doi Suthep for the first time, my first sight of the Chiang Mai's landmark mountain and its blue skies were no less impressive (despite the haze).]
After the fairly lengthy queues at the immgiration in Chiang Mai airport, we were collected by The Chedi and got a whole van to ourselves. Perhaps the yoga crowd can smell fakes.
One of the reasons (if not the main one) the Yogettes and SiriKitty chose to go on the Retreat was the accomodation at The Chedi Chiang Mai (usually pricey, but you get what you pay for), available at an affordable rate. The package included four yoga sessions, airport transfers, free laundry, free minibar, with breakfast and dinners included. The Chedi, we found out soon enough, is lovely.
Lots more from SiriKitty later. She needs to mong, sun and swim.
Namaste. Over and Out.
* Related Posts: Yoga Mascot, First Foray, Emma The Yoga Bhani
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Posted by: affy | Wednesday, 08 November 2006 at 06:21 PM
Hi SiriKitty,
Had fun reading about what you have been up to. Keep us posted babes. Miss ya.... and YESSSS can't wait for the goss
Posted by: T | Monday, 06 November 2006 at 09:18 PM
wow..its a beautiful place..hope you're enjoying the early morning yoga sessions..heheheh..cant wait for you to get back and share all the goss..take care...
Posted by: Nings | Monday, 06 November 2006 at 07:51 PM
Lovely, Emma - looking forward to more Kitty tales.
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Posted by: Eleanor | Monday, 06 November 2006 at 01:22 PM
OOooooh...m lovin this! Cant wait to read on upcoming yogic adventures! Have Fun!! Danura.
Posted by: Danura | Sunday, 05 November 2006 at 04:15 PM