On Sunday, I rented a "big bike" in Chaing Mai and rode around the
countryside with Jeff and his wife, Kat. We rolled north, to Chaing
Dao, where there are supposedly "Karin" women (the Long-Neck women).
Here's a shot of me and the Honda I had in the low-lands:
Entrance to the Buddist Temple Caves / Jeff and Kat checking out an
ancient wat / the cave entrance
Jeff and Kat at a resivour having some lunch in the huts:
Chaing Mai is considered a "cold" city, especially in the winter,
so most of the dogs were given sweaters so that they don't get sick (I
suppose). Here's a typical site around town, even in 80 degree
temperatures:
The Monk School
Wandering around in the mountains west of Chaing Mai I walked into a
Monk School -- and was immediately summoned by a "teacher monk" -- he
asked if I would spend some time with his class, speaking English.
Here's a photo of his "advanced class":
Grant Grigorian:
I was accompanied on my travels by one of my researchers, Grant
Grigorian. He was an excellent travelling partner. Here are a few
shots of him.
On most flights, this is his typical pose:
Looking "thin" in front of Budda:
Hanging around a Wat:
Visiting the "Wat"s and temples
There were a lot brightly-painted tables like this, in the
restaraunts, or just outside near the temples:
A typical Budda Shrine in Thailand:
Students looking around a famous Wat in Chaing Mai:
