3 days!

we booked a great looking hostel today in Chaing Mai. the city is known for its "floating markets" and an otherwise thumping night life. it'll also be the launching point for our treks, which are pretty infamous in this region amongst backpackers -- daily hikes through the countryside punctuated by night stays in authentic thai villages. i think it'll be our first real taste of Thai life (away from the typical tourist traps). plus we ride phat elephants.

malarone for $180!? c'mon now....dayquil cures all, even malaria.