More photos of Chiengmai
Thanks Bruce. Actually this wasn't a sight-seeing trip. Had to accompany the sis-in-law to do some shopping for things Thai.Very few opportunities for taking photos.Trudging along from shop to shop doesn't actually put you in the mood to take photographs.Any way managed to sneak away for a couple of hours to the morning market where I managed to take a few decent photos - the woman flower vendor for one.
The Doi Suthep Temple complex was very crowded as it was a public holiday to celebrate the birthday of the King of Thailand and it was really difficult to take any decent photos.I had to wait for an opportune moment to take the photo of the golden stupa. Incidentally the stupa is a very important part of the temple[ or' Wat' in Thai], as it houses an important Buddhist relic.
Pic #1 - We found this restaurant serving Thai food in a side lane.Note the
traditional wood facade.
Pic #2 - Another view of the stupa with the prayer hall to the left.In the
foreground is the stylised umbrella over the Buddha statue
Pic #3- Even modern buildings keep to the traditional style
Pic #4 -View of the wet market with produce from upcountry including the
fresh water fish and jungle collected greens. Fascinating place.
Bruce., does that further whet your appetite to go see Chiengmai? I've got more innteresting photos of Chiengmai and the north but unfortunately they are all slides and I can't post them.
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