Bangkok to Chiang Mai
June 24th 2013 Landed at Bangkok airport and took a taxi speeding down the 'Gran Turismo' style freeways into the neon-lit city centre, staying at the friendly Baan Boran guest house (with free fruit and iced tea !). Next day headed to the impressive Grand Palace, every surface of its temples and palaces either carved or gold-gilded, and with carefully pruned topiary decorating the gardens. A brief stop
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