We went up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Chiang Mai Thailand, a Buddhist temple on top of the big mountain bordering Chiang Mai. In all the times I have been to Chiang Mai, I hadn’t been up there! I’ve driven by a number of times, and have always meant to stop. Finally went up and I am glad we did. All the times before I had gone up to the Hmong village (Doi Pui) Chiang Mai … [Read more...] about Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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Wat Khao Noi
After a busy summer of travel being driven by a rough itinerary, my trip to Hua Hin is much more laid back and focused on recovery. I still have my back issue from my train trip to Laos, but it is gradually going away. I decided to see a chiropractor here in Hua Hin, and I must say, I was impressed! It was rare in the past for me to leave the chiropractor feeling … [Read more...] about Wat Khao Noi
Wat Tham Khao Tao
I woke up with a stiff back, but once I get moving it tends to subside. I’d say the chiropractic treatment has worked and I’m definitely feeling better! I’ve been getting massages every day, and I’ve found that to help with my back as well. I’m probably over the worst of it. I decided to go for breakfast at Oasis Cafe again, and after that I headed south of Wat Khao Takiab … [Read more...] about Wat Tham Khao Tao
Very Cold Train Trip
It hasn’t taken long for me to regret my choice to go second class. I am writing this at 2 a.m. I have been absolutely freezing, and decided to go stand at the front of the car where the bathroom is not air conditioned space, so I am hoping to increase my body temperature. Attempting to sleep. Where do I begin? The seats are not built for sleeping. I have dozed off … [Read more...] about Very Cold Train Trip
Train Trip to Laos
Travel plans have changed a lot recently. I decided I didn’t want to do a road trip to the south of Thailand, and instead have decided on two different trips. I just boarded the train to Vientiane, Laos, at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station (Bang Sue Grand Station). Will be in Laos for six days. I wanted better seats, so that added a couple extra days because I … [Read more...] about Train Trip to Laos