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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Wan and Sarinee go to the King Mengrai the Great Memorial (อนุสาวรีย์พ่อขุนเม็งรายมหาราช)
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Doi Phaya Phitak Viewpoint, Chiang Khong and the Mekong River
Click here to open the photo album. On Saturday I headed through Phaya Mengrai and Ta and turned north, looking for the road heading east up to Phu Chi Fa. I found the road, but it was steep. I made … Continue reading
Wan’s green thumb
The leaf that my step-grandson, Pakpong, is holding is from a plant Wan’s sister gave her last year. It was about 2 feet tall when Wan got it. The big fan palm in the background is the shorter of 2 … Continue reading
Bruce Bridges’ magnificent photos of our visit to Thaton
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From Doi Mae Salong to Thaton and back home
On Sunday I left Doi Mae Salong in the morning and rode over to Thaton and spent Sunday night there. Recapping the trip: it was 72km from our house to Doi Mae Salong; 47km from Doi Mae Salong to Thaton; … Continue reading
Motorbike ride to Doi Mae Salong
I left on Saturday and rode my motorbike the 75km over to Doi Mae Salong. Spent 1 night at the Shinsane Guest House. 200 baht for a bungalow with hot shower and cable TV. On Sunday, I rode over to … Continue reading
No longer spoiled for choice
Still lots of Chang Beer on offer out in our village, but it’s a different story at the Big C in Chiang Rai, where Leo is practically the only beer on offer. There has definitely been a disruption in the … Continue reading
Another exhausting hike up to Khunkorn Waterfall
Click here to open the photo album. Yesterday, in addition to our visit to Wat Rong Khun, we made our 4th trek up to Khunkorn Waterfall. Exhausting, but ultimately well worth the effort.
Another visit to Wat Rong Khun – The White Temple
Click here to open the photo album. Yesterday, we made what was for Wan and me, our sixth or seventh visit to Wat Rong Khun, the magnificent White Temple of the North. We wind up going there just about anytime … Continue reading
