Day 191: Staying Put

Post from Michelle & Tim:

Yesterday we flew from Hanoi to Bangkok, then we took an overnight train north to Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is a beautiful old city full of character and charm. The Old City lies in the center, marked by a square moat and red brick walls. The city is full of Buddhist temples - there seems to be one on each corner. Bright red and gold roofs glitter in the sun as we walk around getting our bearings. The city is also has a cosmopolitan feel with large shopping malls, ATMs, and movie theaters.

We plan to rent a room here in Chiang Mai for a month and take a break from constantly moving from one city to another. The month has an educational theme in that we plan to take a Thai massage course, take Thai cooking classes, and even hear a lecture or two on Buddhism. On the weekends we will visit the surrounding hills, trekking to see the hill tribe people who reside in the surrounding areas. This is where we will spend our Christmas and New Year's - our home away from home.

Photos From This Location

An elephant stands watch over Wat Chiang Man, the oldest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai - built in 1296.
An elephant stands watch over Wat Chiang Man, the oldest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai - built in 1296.
Reliefs carved on the outside of the Buddhist temple Wat Jet Yot.
Reliefs carved on the outside of the Buddhist temple Wat Jet Yot.
The sloping wooden roof of Wat Phan Tao in Chiang Mai, Thailand is a prime example of the northern Thai ""Lanna style"" temple architecture.
The sloping wooden roof of Wat Phan Tao in Chiang Mai, Thailand is a prime example of the northern Thai ""Lanna style"" temple architecture.
An intricate carving adorns a door in the northern Thai temple of Wat Phra Singh (1343 AD), also known as Wat Lee Chiang Phra.
An intricate carving adorns a door in the northern Thai temple of Wat Phra Singh (1343 AD), also known as Wat Lee Chiang Phra.
An intricate carving adorns a door in the northern Thai temple of Wat Phra Singh (1343 AD), also known as Wat Lee Chiang Phra.
An intricate carving adorns a door in the northern Thai temple of Wat Phra Singh (1343 AD), also known as Wat Lee Chiang Phra.
Statuettes of revered monks and Buddha adorn the Suan Dawk temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Statuettes of revered monks and Buddha adorn the Suan Dawk temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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