Hungry Hungry Elephant

Jungles and Rivers

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August 3rd 2008
And so, a nice early morning at 9. Which wasn't too bad because we had been sensible the previous night and only stayed up till 1. The walk home was a little interesting/unnerving. We encountered two gangs of possibly rabid dogs that thankfully distracted each other allowing us to make our escape. Also got locked out because the hotel person didn't tell us how to get in when it's late. Were saved ... read more

Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more