In this 'posting' I've selected some photos from a few different events. First a trip to Doi Inthanon that Clark, Nathaniel and I made one Saturday morning. Then there are photos taken during the Loy Kratong festival and finally a visit to Ratchapruek Royal Gardens here in Chiang Mai.
Clark & Nathaniel at the summit of Doi Inthanon - 2565metres above sea level.
On the main road to the summit of Doi Inthanon stand the two Napamaytanidol Chedi. These temples were built to honour the 60th birthday of the King and Queen in 1987 and 1992 respectively. They are surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Coming back down the mountain we visited waterfalls and saw farmers harvesting their rice.
One of the best known festivals in Thailand is Loy Kratong. The activities take place over three or four days and include floating little 'candle rafts' on the water, sending paper lanterns up into the air, a parade of elaborate floats around the streets and lots and lots of fire crackers. Every aspect of the festival is linked to the Buddhism.
Lighting a kratong to float in the canal.Below: The young girl prays before she places the kratong in the water.
The Gateway to Ratchaphruek Gardens
Umbrellas are more often used to shade from the sun in Thailand.
Good for a little fella too.
The approach to the Royal Pavilion is flanked by 60 angels (thewada), one for every year of the King's reign.
The Royal Pavilion
