Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Thailand
Even without knowing anything about Buddhist temples, one look at Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is enough for me to realize that that this must be a very old complex. Indeed, many buildings date back Read More …
Acres of pineapples in Thailand
We continue south, driving through lovely scenery without stopping. After a time the land begins to flatten out and forests share the rolling hills with carefully tended fields. Somewhere in the midst of these fields, Read More …
Wat Rong Khun (The White Temple), Thailand
Depart for Phayao, a rural lakeside province surrounded by beautiful mountains and valleys dotted with fascinating religious sites. En route visit Wat Rong Khun, also known as the “White” Temple. A lifetime project of artist Read More …
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chris brings us to a big hotel in Chiang Rai for lunch at their international buffet. The food is safe (a crucial point for Chris, who seems determined to keep everyone well), but boring.I escape Read More …
Back on the Mae Kok River, Thailand
Although much of the elation I felt at the rice festival has subsided, the trip back to Chiang Rai is again relaxing and lovely. It’s nice to be on the water.
A Hill Tribe Rice Festival
One of the activities planned for today is a visit to a local school, but – being that it is Saturday – Chris has had to change her plan slightly. We are still going to Read More …
Elephant safari in Thailand
The first thing confronting us when we disembark are large flat cages containing two very large snakes.Chris tells us that – for a price – we can have our pictures taken with these beautiful, well-fed Read More …
On the Mae Kok River in Thailand
. . . join an optional boat trip down the Kok River, whose banks are lined with thick jungles, mountain cliffs and many hill tribe villages, and if you’re feeling adventurous, you can also explore Read More …
Evening in a Thai border town
We arrive at Mae Sai and the Burmese border well after dark.Lane decides not to leave the bus, so I join the rest of the group for a peek at the border. The Thai end Read More …
On the Mekong in the Golden Triangle
A boat trip on the mighty Mekong takes you to the Golden Triangle, the place where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. The afternoon is well along by now and I suspect we Read More …