A Stranger in a Familiar Land - Part I: Chiang Mai

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November 29th 2021

Published: November 30th 2021

Prologue As you may recall from my New York blogfrom July, I decided to resume limited and cautious travel when I came to realize that Covid was here to stay. Up until mid-October, I was dithering on whether and where to go. My first preference was Singapore because I hadn't seen my family in almost two years, and so I monitored whether Singapore would waive quarantine for vaccinated travelers. M... Read Full Entry

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Siewch

About Me: I am a native of Singapore and a professional expat. Since leaving Singapore in 1994, my life journey has taken me first to Bangkok, then to Manchester UK, and then to the United States - starting with Los Angeles, then Honolulu, then Silver Spring, MD, and then back to Honolulu. I took some time off from work between July 2017 and March 2018 to travel and reflect (check out my Midlife Crisis Flashpacking series). I'm now back in the corporate world with a renewed attitude towards life and work. I plan to take another extended trip ... full info

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Doi Suthep

Jackfruit tree.

Doi Suthep

Another perspective of Mom, this time with her mouth wide open. Yeah, that rings a bell.

Doi Suthep

Golden umbrella and golden spire.

Doi Suthep

I am constantly amused by these anatomically correct lion temple guardians.

Doi Suthep

Offerings left by devotees.

Doi Suthep

Stray dogs sunning themselves at the temple. There were a number of friendly strays in the area, and I saw them running alongside joggers and cyclists. They appeared well fed and well adjusted.

Breakfast

After visiting Doi Suthep, I asked the sawngthaew driver to drop me off at a noodle stand of his choosing.

Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang

Loy krathong lanterns.

City Pillar Shrine

Devotee wrapping a cloth around a pillar.

City Pillar Shrine

Inside the shrine.

City Pillar Shrine

Mural inside the shrine.

City Pillar Shrine

I swear I saw a similar statue in Vientiane of a goateed monk wearing a leopard print outfit. I wonder what the story is?

Wat Chedi Luang

The main temple.

6th December 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Travel
I'm glad you are traveling again, blogging and enjoying wonderful foods.

7th December 2021

Siewch
Siewch

Speaking of Food...
Watch out for my forthcoming Bangkok blog... you're going to be blown away!

31st December 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Well Done!
Wow, well done Siewch! I'm mightily impressed that you were able to face the bureaucracy, and get out there on the travelling road again. Very inspiring ? I too would have had a fitful night awaiting the test result, and well done on your decision to continue despite the new variant emergent. I'm happy that you are travelling again, and happy to be reading your blog entries again! Hope you had a lovely time in Singapore with your family, and I loved reading about your explorations of Chiang Mai from more of a local's perspective. The Hobbit house café looks amazing ?

3rd January 2022

Siewch
Siewch

Crossing Borders
Thanks for your comments, Alex. It certainly is nerve wracking crossing borders during this pandemic. In fact, both Singapore and Thailand have temporarily suspended the programs I utilized to enter those countries without quarantine, so I timed by travels just right. Hope you’re doing well as you plot your way to 100 countries!

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