Hi everyone, We're spending a few days in Northern Thailand. After a short flight up, we spent 2 nights in the main city of the north, Chiang Mai. Highlights included a trip up a nearby mountain, Doi Suthep, to see a sacred Buddhist site. The ride was somewhat hairy in a songthaew, a shared pick-up truck with a roof, which forms the mainstay of transportation in and around town. The drivers wait until the back is full-up with people before beginning the journey. The temple at the top was well worth the ride, with views over the surrounding area and stunning Buddhist images. We also went to a few markets in town and ate some great local food. We then moved on to Pai to relax from the hectic city pace. After an invigorating bus ride
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