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August 31st 2017
Published: September 9th 2017
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After a couple of days recovering in Bangkok, we set off for Chiang Mai, a city in mountainous northern Thailand. Five minutes in and we were sold on this relaxed and beautiful city. Most of the action happens within the four ancient city walls and moat, the so-called Old City, which is where we stayed. Chiang Mai is home to over a hundred beautiful Buddhist temples (wats). We spent a few hours w... Read Full Entry



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The Three Kings Monument The Three Kings Monument
The Three Kings Monument

These three local kings were supposedly responsible for the creation of the Chiang Mai Old City
White Temple, Chiang Rai White Temple, Chiang Rai
White Temple, Chiang Rai

The white colour is supposed to represent the purity of the Buddha
Entrance to White Temple, Chiang Rai Entrance to White Temple, Chiang Rai
Entrance to White Temple, Chiang Rai

Represent the Gate of Heaven and the two guards decide your fate
Hands at White Temple, Chiang Rai Hands at White Temple, Chiang Rai
Hands at White Temple, Chiang Rai

Supposed to represent the temptations pulling at everyone
The puuurfect coffee??The puuurfect coffee??
The puuurfect coffee??

We were able to deal with the rats in Chiang Mai.......but were revolted that people would drink a coffee with cats!



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