Saturday, March 12, 2011

Thailand number 2


I left the glorious beaches and islands of southern Thailand to explore the Chiang Mai and Bangkok area before heading back to India.

Plenty of temples in Chiang Mai to visit




My friend Hilary and I

It was a crazy coincidence to meet up with Hilary. I was staying at one of the 742 guesthouses in Chiang Mai and was looking through the book collection when someone tapped me on the shoulder. I looked up and was shocked to see one of my friends from Boulder standing there. She happened to stop at the restaurant at my guesthouse and noticed me by the books. Crazyness being in the same place at the same time on the opposite side of the world.



I have been craving mexican food for months and this restaurant in chiang mai didn't dissapoint




The sunday night walking market is amazing. It goes on and on and on


This adorable lady forced her beautiful jewelery onto me, it was worth it to see her smile though


Beautiful soap sculptures




I arrived in Bangkok to figure out my re-entry permission to India and couch surfed with my new friend Supan. He was recommended to my by my buddy Andy Abell. He was such a huge help letting me stay with him and dropping me off each day at the sky train to ride into downtown Bangkok. Thanks Supan!

Andy and Supan courtesy of Supan





Wat Po in Bangkok


Grand Palace in Bangkok










Lots of delicious food in Thailand in the street markets








Wat Arun


4 comments:

  1. woohoooo!! glad you made it to Chiang Mai! hope you enjoyed your time in Thailand.
    -Laura

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  2. Ha! Awesome shout out Mike! Glad you could surf with Supan for a few days. I see a lot of familiar things on this post.

    Andy

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  3. Beautiful pictures Mike! I'm so glad you made it all the sweet spots in both Bangkok and Chiang Mai (especially the Mexican restaurant....mmmm melted cheese, lucky). Looks and sounds like you thoroughly enjoyed. Hope all is going wonderfully in India!
    Safe travels.
    Love,
    Miranda

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  4. Mike I loved your latest pics. You are quite the photographer! You could write a photo journal of your trip. What grand memories you are making.
    Love,MOM

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