Photos

Novice monks at a Wat.


Young monks at the river.


There are dogs everywhere here, but they are not really pets. I am tempted to pet most of them but so far, have avoided doing so. They wander the streets and while most wag their tails, we've been growled at by a few. Better to look and move on.




Part of the permanent market. There is the night market which sets up every evening until 11pm, then the permanent market under an existing structure.


The real market scene, where locals buy produce.


Street signs in Chiang Mai are only posted about 1 in 5 corners...so sometimes we get a bit lost.


Spirit Houses are posted at every home and shop. Some are quite elaborate.


Motor bikes are EVERYWHERE here. I believe they outnumber the cars. We've seen up to 4 people crammed on one tiny bike, children, school children, girls riding side saddle...most without helmets. Driving here is very relaxed, the painted lane lines are more of a suggestion, and traffic lights create a momentary lull just long enough for pedestrians to scamper across the street.

FYI: some posts have been edited to add more photos, so check the older posts. We likely won't have much Internet for the next week as we travel through Laos, explore the Gibbon Experience, and head toward Vientiane. We'll likely be able to post an update before heading to Vietnam, hopefully with photos.