Dao to Mai

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We said goodbye to beautiful Chiang Dao,so peaceful and wanted to spend more time there.Off to Chiang Mai for two nights before training it to Bangkok.We ate out the first night and went on ariver trip on the Ping and finished the day with a walk up to Wat Suthep just outside chiang Mai.

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Photos

Best view from a pool winner 2010
need i explain, this was taken just before we left on a bus to Chiang Mai.On the way the bus was stopped for a search by the military and the police!

The Good View inside
Notice the electronic temperature, 37.5 phew! by the time we left at about 9pm it was 35.5, much cooler.

and what we drank...
There are 3 main beers in Thailand, this is Scotts favourite.

Lynn on Ping Bridge
Notice the yellow flag of the government,Chaing Mai is very Red,and the Thai national flag. It took us a while to cross the road,we are discovering there is a technique,guts and sharp eyes.

Our Boat
This was our boat trip onthe river Ping in Chiang Mai.Do you remember Rambo3? well this was the boat in that film.

Dirty water
A drought for a few weeks in this area means the water is very brown.Monsoons expected very soon.

Long Tail boat
These boats have car engines as motors and are difficult to steer but powerful.

Fishing Thai style
I think he needs to wait along time, so comfort is important.

Farm entrance
Our midway stop for lunch was a surprise, the farm is based on the edge of Ping and serves food all home grown.

Ping Lunch
Our home produced chicken with noodle thing!

Home from home!
The heat was 40 ish! Patience for the fisherman with shade. We saw loads of sofas on the side of the Ping, used by the fishers we think.

Little gold bells
people had contributed to the monastry and in return got a wee bell that they could write a little something, for luck

ding!
My lucky bell.

DONG!
Lynn found more luck than me, but didn't make alot of noise.

Wat Roof
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep high up in the mountains behind chiang mai is typicle of thai roof architecture

Temple Bells
We were told to ring a bell for luck, there was a large choice.

Cute Thai kid
Met this local family on way up to temple by steps,they were 2 kids and I think they saw all the steps and threw the thai teddy out of pram.

The Good View
Our choice for an evening meal in Chiang Mai on the River Ping, it was impressive,the view and food.

Chaing Mai Train Station
Our sleeper to Bangkok, leaving 4.30pm arriving 7.30am.

2nd Class
Open plan, the conductor makes up beds and everyones in bed by 8.30/9.00 ish.We didn't sleep as very bumpy and noisy,other people.