Emerald Buddha Mockup
Of course, it's actually Jade, so it doesn't really look like that.
Northern Temple
Northern Temple
300 some odd steps down. We declined to climb up and instead took the elevator. Had I been alone, I probably would have just gone up the stairs.
Northern Temple
Front Entrance
Also Buddha
Now this one deserves some explanation. During Buddha's first attempt to reach enlightenment, he was fasting continually, and eventually failed. Later he learned that moderation is the key to enlightenment, not any one extreme.
Chedi
Unrestored. Probably 700 years old or so.
Naga
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Aerothai
Where Bom works. They can't pay much because of the government association, but they make up for it with perks.
Aerothai Compound
Aerothai Compound
Made to Order
Fundamentally, most of the stuff you can get here that is cool is or can be made to order.
Chiang Mai City Walls
They haven't preserved all of the walls, but more of them than you'd expect are still there, considering they're hundreds of years old. This section looks like it's been restored somewhat.
Chiang Mai City Walls
Corner section. You can also see the old moat here.
Elephant Camp
Obligatory silly elephant pics. It beats being dead.
Elephant Camp
Elephant Camp
These boys are about to get into trouble. Can't you tell?
Elephant Camp
Elephant Camp
This one genuinely seemed to be enjoying himself. Now, whether that can be trained or not is a question, but it sure could have fooled me.
Elephant Camp
This one liked swinging the trunk around making noise with it. If I didn't know better, I'd call him a total ham.
Elephant Camp
A little bit of football.
Elephant Camp
The artiste
Elephant Camp
Actually, it's pretty impressive.
Elephant Camp
I'm hungry! No, not my hand.
Elephant Camp
Orchid Farm
Orchid Farm
Butterfly!
Orchid Farm