WEEK FOUR: TUK TUK TO THAILAND!
hawkins410
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GREAT JOB TEAMS!
WE ARE HEADING FOR:
CHIANG RAI, THAILAND!
MILES: 5019
KNOWN AS THE LAND OF SMILES
THAILAND WAITS FOR US!
THE FOLLOWING LITTLE
YOUTUBE VIDEO
DEMONSTRATES THE SAWASDEE (WELCOME)
WE WILL RECEIVE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0TBBEnWvXk
WE WILL START OUR JOURNEY IN BANGKOK
THE THAI CALL THEIR CAPITAL “KRUNG THEP”,
WHICH IS SHORT FOR ITS OFFICIAL NAME MEANING
“THE CITY OF GODS, THE GREAT CITY, THE RESIDENCE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA”
WITH ITS HUGE GRAND PALACE
TEMPLES:
AND BUDDHAS GALORE!
THE EMERALD BUDDHA
RECLINING BUDDHA (150 FEET LONG!)
MONASTERIES:
TUK TUKS:
IT IS A LIVELY JUXTAPOSITION OF OLD AND NEW!
PLEASE ENJOY THE SHORT
YOUTUBE VIDEO
BEFORE WE MOVE ON:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtfG-ssQ18s
BUT TIME TO LEAVE THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF
THE BIG CITY OF BANGKOK
AND HEAD FOR OUR FINAL DESTINATION IN THE NORTH:
CHIANG RAI
AWARD YOURSELF SIX BONUS MINUTES FOR
WATCHING THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUTUBE VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpPClXWZfVw
WHERE WE CAN VISIT AN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY (CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINK):
ELEPHANT SANCTUARY - AN ALTERNATIVE TO RIDING THEM!
AND PLAY WITH THE LITTLES
AS WELL AS HELP BATHE THE BIG ONES!
SEE SOME TRADITIONAL THAI DANCES:
EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE:
![chi_020_616x493[1].jpg](http://www.mythailandhome.com/images/stories/thailand_hotels/Chiang_mai/four_seasons_resort_chiang_mai/chi_020_616x493[1].jpg)
BUY FOODS AT THE FLOATING MARKETS:
AND VISIT THE LOCAL KARIN HILLSIDE TRIBAL PEOPLES
(“THE LONG NECK TRIBE”)
LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRIBE:
KAREN LONG NECK TRIBE
BEFORE WE SET YOU FREE TO EXPLORE THAILAND
PLEASE AWARD YOURSELF 4 MINUTES FOR
WATCHING THIS
YOUTUBE VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by3yKzWG2lM
WE ARE HEADING FOR:
CHIANG RAI, THAILAND!
MILES: 5019
KNOWN AS THE LAND OF SMILES
THAILAND WAITS FOR US!
THE FOLLOWING LITTLE
YOUTUBE VIDEO
DEMONSTRATES THE SAWASDEE (WELCOME)
WE WILL RECEIVE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0TBBEnWvXkWE WILL START OUR JOURNEY IN BANGKOK
THE THAI CALL THEIR CAPITAL “KRUNG THEP”,
WHICH IS SHORT FOR ITS OFFICIAL NAME MEANING
“THE CITY OF GODS, THE GREAT CITY, THE RESIDENCE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA”
WITH ITS HUGE GRAND PALACE
TEMPLES:
AND BUDDHAS GALORE!
THE EMERALD BUDDHA
RECLINING BUDDHA (150 FEET LONG!)
MONASTERIES:
TUK TUKS:
IT IS A LIVELY JUXTAPOSITION OF OLD AND NEW!
PLEASE ENJOY THE SHORT
YOUTUBE VIDEO
BEFORE WE MOVE ON:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtfG-ssQ18sBUT TIME TO LEAVE THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF
THE BIG CITY OF BANGKOK
AND HEAD FOR OUR FINAL DESTINATION IN THE NORTH:
CHIANG RAI
AWARD YOURSELF SIX BONUS MINUTES FOR
WATCHING THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUTUBE VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpPClXWZfVwWHERE WE CAN VISIT AN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY (CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINK):
ELEPHANT SANCTUARY - AN ALTERNATIVE TO RIDING THEM!
AND PLAY WITH THE LITTLES
AS WELL AS HELP BATHE THE BIG ONES!
SEE SOME TRADITIONAL THAI DANCES:
EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE:
BUY FOODS AT THE FLOATING MARKETS:
AND VISIT THE LOCAL KARIN HILLSIDE TRIBAL PEOPLES
(“THE LONG NECK TRIBE”)
LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRIBE:
KAREN LONG NECK TRIBE
BEFORE WE SET YOU FREE TO EXPLORE THAILAND
PLEASE AWARD YOURSELF 4 MINUTES FOR
WATCHING THIS
YOUTUBE VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by3yKzWG2lM
CHALLENGE #1: “MUAY THAI ANYONE?”
(10 POINTS)
MUAY THAI (NOT “MAI TAI”!) IS THE NATIONAL SPORT OF THAILAND.
IT IS A COMBAT SPORT LIKE NO OTHERS!
FIGHTERS USE THEIR KNEES, ELBOWS, SHINS AND HANDS
TO IMPLEMENT BONE CRUSHING STRIKES!
THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO IS WORTH A WATCH (5:50 MINUTES)
THE TRAINING AND KO’S ARE CRAZY!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0EyvRHVEqw
THE CHAMPS START YOUNG:
GIRLS & WOMEN ARE GETTING INVOLVED:
THE PAY IS LOW
BUT THE MEDALS ARE HUGE!
HISTORY AND TRAINING OF MUAY THAI
WHAT DO YOU SAY? SHALL WE MUAY THAI?
NO?
***TO EARN YOUR 10 POINT FOR CHALLENGE #1***
COMPLETE THE 30 MINUTE KICKBOXING VIDEO BELOW:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSqs3s2Znxk
THERE IS A BREAK IN THE VIDEO AT ~18 MINUTES
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BREAK IT UP INTO TWO INTERVALS
OR
WE HAVE OTHER OPTIONS!
OPTION #1:
30 MINUTE KICKBOXING WORK ON YOUR ABS
WITH JESSICA SMITH AND PEANUT!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWPuu2KCZbs
OPTION #2:
COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING THREE VIDEOS 3 TIMES (3X) EACH.
IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION
YOU MUST COMPLETE 9 VIDEOS (3X3)
Combat Fitness Dance Choreography - “Saxobeat”
(7:09 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a3uwlqUDJ0&feature=youtu.be
2. “Don't Let Me Down” - Combat Fitness Dance
(3:38 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHsENSvcrJ4&feature=youtu.be
3. “Worth It” - HipNThigh
(3:55 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tePLvy2jSoU&feature=youtu.be
JUST FOR FUN:
“THAT’S MY GIRL”
THIS IS AN TOTALLY OPTIONAL YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJgcBsFyal0&feature=youtu.be
BUT WILL HELP SHAKE SOME SORENESS OUT!
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DID IT!
***ATTENDING ANY KICKBOXING OR CARDIO BOXING
CLASS WILL BE AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE
*** MINUTES SPENT ON THIS CHALLENGE
MAY BE COUNTED TOWARD YOUR “MILES MINUTES”
***CONTACT @hawkins410 IF YOU HAVE NEED OF A MODIFICATION
(BUT WITH THREE OPTIONS, THAT SHOULD NOT OCCUR!)
***I HIGHLY SUGGEST THAT YOU DO THIS CHALLENGE ASAP!
(10 POINTS)
MUAY THAI (NOT “MAI TAI”!) IS THE NATIONAL SPORT OF THAILAND.
IT IS A COMBAT SPORT LIKE NO OTHERS!
FIGHTERS USE THEIR KNEES, ELBOWS, SHINS AND HANDS
TO IMPLEMENT BONE CRUSHING STRIKES!
THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO IS WORTH A WATCH (5:50 MINUTES)
THE TRAINING AND KO’S ARE CRAZY!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0EyvRHVEqwTHE CHAMPS START YOUNG:
GIRLS & WOMEN ARE GETTING INVOLVED:
THE PAY IS LOW
BUT THE MEDALS ARE HUGE!
HISTORY AND TRAINING OF MUAY THAI
WHAT DO YOU SAY? SHALL WE MUAY THAI?
NO?
***TO EARN YOUR 10 POINT FOR CHALLENGE #1***
COMPLETE THE 30 MINUTE KICKBOXING VIDEO BELOW:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSqs3s2ZnxkTHERE IS A BREAK IN THE VIDEO AT ~18 MINUTES
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BREAK IT UP INTO TWO INTERVALS
OR
WE HAVE OTHER OPTIONS!
OPTION #1:
30 MINUTE KICKBOXING WORK ON YOUR ABS
WITH JESSICA SMITH AND PEANUT!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWPuu2KCZbsOPTION #2:
COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING THREE VIDEOS 3 TIMES (3X) EACH.
IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION
YOU MUST COMPLETE 9 VIDEOS (3X3)
Combat Fitness Dance Choreography - “Saxobeat”
(7:09 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a3uwlqUDJ0&feature=youtu.be2. “Don't Let Me Down” - Combat Fitness Dance
(3:38 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHsENSvcrJ4&feature=youtu.be3. “Worth It” - HipNThigh
(3:55 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tePLvy2jSoU&feature=youtu.beJUST FOR FUN:
“THAT’S MY GIRL”
THIS IS AN TOTALLY OPTIONAL YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJgcBsFyal0&feature=youtu.beBUT WILL HELP SHAKE SOME SORENESS OUT!
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DID IT!
***ATTENDING ANY KICKBOXING OR CARDIO BOXING
CLASS WILL BE AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE
*** MINUTES SPENT ON THIS CHALLENGE
MAY BE COUNTED TOWARD YOUR “MILES MINUTES”
***CONTACT @hawkins410 IF YOU HAVE NEED OF A MODIFICATION
(BUT WITH THREE OPTIONS, THAT SHOULD NOT OCCUR!)
***I HIGHLY SUGGEST THAT YOU DO THIS CHALLENGE ASAP!
CHALLENGE #2 : “SABAI (RELAX!) YOUR FEET!”
(10 POINTS)
NOW THAT YOU’VE BEEN WORKING HARD FOR ALMOST HALF THE RACE
IT IS TIME FOR A
“THAI FOOT MASSAGE!”
In Thailand, a foot massage is not considered a time of self-indulgence,
but rather a complete and holistic treatment for your mind, body, and spirit.
A Thai Foot Massage is a very common practice and
a proactive approach to health problems.
It is designed to promote general health and well being
with a relaxing, refreshing, and revitalizing
technique that has been around for thousands of years.
In Thailand, there is no appointment to make
or lengthy consultation.
You merely take a seat, put your feet up
and “sabai!” (relax!)
(10 POINTS)
NOW THAT YOU’VE BEEN WORKING HARD FOR ALMOST HALF THE RACE
IT IS TIME FOR A
“THAI FOOT MASSAGE!”
In Thailand, a foot massage is not considered a time of self-indulgence,
but rather a complete and holistic treatment for your mind, body, and spirit.
A Thai Foot Massage is a very common practice and
a proactive approach to health problems.
It is designed to promote general health and well being
with a relaxing, refreshing, and revitalizing
technique that has been around for thousands of years.
In Thailand, there is no appointment to make
or lengthy consultation.
You merely take a seat, put your feet up
and “sabai!” (relax!)
BENIFITS OF A THAI FOOT MASSAGE:
- Improves circulation
- Improves lymphatic drainage
- Boosts the immune system
- Reduces stiffness
- Increases range of motion
- Accelerates healing
- Relieves stress
- Improves sleep
- Elevates mood
- Improves concentration and clarity of mind
- Creates feelings of tranquility, calmness, and well being
FOR ABOUT 200 THAI BAHT
OR ~$6.00 USD
YOU CAN GET A ONE HOUR MASSAGE!
BUT SINCE MOST OF US DON’T HAVE
A PARTNER WILLING TO MASSAGE OUR FEET
(UNLESS YOU CAN GET A
VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT!
)I HAVE FOUND A FEW WAYS TO
DO IT ON YOUR OWN!
****TO EARN YOUR 10 POINTS
FOR CHALLENGE #2***
MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN
A COMFORTABLE POSITION
HAVE ON LOOSE CLOTHING
AND SOME NICE LOTION OR OIL IS FUN TOO!
SIMPLY DO THE FOLLOWING FOUR
YOUTUBE VIDEOS TWICE EACH
(ONCE FOR EACH FOOT)
1. “HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF A FOOT REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE”
(10 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx6kWq89TQ8&feature=youtu.be****SWITCH FOOT AND REPEAT!****
2. “REFLEXOLOGY SELF MASSAGE HOW TO”
(6:50 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8er9mnv0B8&feature=youtu.be***SWITCH FOOT AND REPEAT!***
3. “STRESS RELIEF WITH SIMPLE FOOT MASSAGE”
(3:29 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCnIya88Gkc&feature=youtu.be***SWITCH FOOT AND REPEAT!”
4. “MASSAGE TECHNIQUE TO STIMULATE WEIGHT LOSS”
(4:02 MINUTES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR4uI2fakXg***SWITCH SIDES AND REPEAT!”***
***I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU SPREAD
THESE OUT OVER THE WEEK
AND DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE WEEKEND!
***YOUR MASSAGE MINUTES MAY COUNT FOR YOUR
MILEAGE MINUTES
***IF YOU WOULD LIKE A MODIFICATION
CONTACT @hawkins410!
SABAI EVERYONE!
YOUR FEET WILL SAY “KHOB KHUN”!
CHALLENGE #3: “GRAB A BAG OF BUGS!”
(5 POINTS)
THE MAIN STAPLES OF THAILAND ARE RICE AND NOODLES, BUT VEGETABLES, FRUIT, CHICKEN, PORK, NUTS, AND LEGUMES ARE ALSO HEAVILY FAVORED.
BROTHS ARE COMMON:
AND ALMOST EVERY MEAL HAS CURRY:
BUT THE REAL FUN FOR TOURISTS (AND LOCALS TOO!)
IS VISITING THE STREET FOOD VENDORS
EVEN ORDERING A COKE IS DIFFERENT! CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
COKE IN A BAG
BUT TO TRULY EXPERIENCE THAILAND CUISINE
WE MUST TAKE A LOOK AT
“BUGS IN A BAG!”
OR EVEN “BUGS ON A STICK”!
VERY COMMON AND VERY WELL ENJOYED IN THAILAND
MANY DIFFERENT INSECTS ARE SERVED.
USUALLY THEY ARE DEEP FRIED FOR CRISPINESS, SALTINESS,
AND AS A PROTEIN ENRICHED SNACK!
CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR SOME CULINARY SUGGESTIONS:
HOW TO EAT BUGS IN THAILAND
SO WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?!
DO WE HAVE TO EAT BUGS? (NOT UNLESS YOU WANT TO)
DO WE HAVE TO COOK A THAI DISH?!
(SURE, GO AHEAD! BUT THAT IS NOT THE CHALLENGE!)
****TO EARN YOUR 5 POINTS FOR CHALLENGE #3****
IT’S VERY SIMPLE!
JUST EAT SOMETHING YOU’VE BEEN AFRAID TO TRY
OR HAVE TRIED IN THE PAST AND DIDN’T LIKE!
EASY PEASY, RIGHT?
WAIT! THIS IS A VERIFIABLE CHALLENGE!
YOU MUST POST ON YOUR TEAM THREAD:
1. WHAT YOU TRIED
2. A SEPARATE SENTENCE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE
THEN (AND ONLY THEN) PUT YOUR “ 5” IN THE
CHALLENGE #3 BOX (AT THE SAME TIME AS YOUR POST)!
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST FOLLOW THE FORMAT EXACTLY, OR YOU WILL NOT GET CREDIT!
MISSION ENFORCER WILL VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE
CHALLENGE AND “TURN” YOUR
RED “5” TO BLACK. IT WILL THEN BE ADDED TO YOUR TEAM TOTAL.
(PLEASE REMEMBER MISSION ENFORCER IS NOT A ROBOT
AND THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN IMMEDIATELY!)
**************************************************************************************************************************************************************
เดินทางปลอดภัย
HAVE A GOOD TRIP!
(5 POINTS)
THE MAIN STAPLES OF THAILAND ARE RICE AND NOODLES, BUT VEGETABLES, FRUIT, CHICKEN, PORK, NUTS, AND LEGUMES ARE ALSO HEAVILY FAVORED.
BROTHS ARE COMMON:
AND ALMOST EVERY MEAL HAS CURRY:
BUT THE REAL FUN FOR TOURISTS (AND LOCALS TOO!)
IS VISITING THE STREET FOOD VENDORS
EVEN ORDERING A COKE IS DIFFERENT! CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
COKE IN A BAG
BUT TO TRULY EXPERIENCE THAILAND CUISINE
WE MUST TAKE A LOOK AT
“BUGS IN A BAG!”
OR EVEN “BUGS ON A STICK”!
VERY COMMON AND VERY WELL ENJOYED IN THAILAND
MANY DIFFERENT INSECTS ARE SERVED.
USUALLY THEY ARE DEEP FRIED FOR CRISPINESS, SALTINESS,
AND AS A PROTEIN ENRICHED SNACK!
CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR SOME CULINARY SUGGESTIONS:
HOW TO EAT BUGS IN THAILAND
SO WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?!
DO WE HAVE TO EAT BUGS? (NOT UNLESS YOU WANT TO)
DO WE HAVE TO COOK A THAI DISH?!
(SURE, GO AHEAD! BUT THAT IS NOT THE CHALLENGE!)
****TO EARN YOUR 5 POINTS FOR CHALLENGE #3****
IT’S VERY SIMPLE!
JUST EAT SOMETHING YOU’VE BEEN AFRAID TO TRY
OR HAVE TRIED IN THE PAST AND DIDN’T LIKE!
EASY PEASY, RIGHT?
WAIT! THIS IS A VERIFIABLE CHALLENGE!
YOU MUST POST ON YOUR TEAM THREAD:
1. WHAT YOU TRIED
2. A SEPARATE SENTENCE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE
THEN (AND ONLY THEN) PUT YOUR “ 5” IN THE
CHALLENGE #3 BOX (AT THE SAME TIME AS YOUR POST)!
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST FOLLOW THE FORMAT EXACTLY, OR YOU WILL NOT GET CREDIT!
MISSION ENFORCER WILL VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE
CHALLENGE AND “TURN” YOUR
RED “5” TO BLACK. IT WILL THEN BE ADDED TO YOUR TEAM TOTAL.
(PLEASE REMEMBER MISSION ENFORCER IS NOT A ROBOT
AND THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN IMMEDIATELY!)
**************************************************************************************************************************************************************
เดินทางปลอดภัย
HAVE A GOOD TRIP!
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