Thursday, December 15, 2022A temple near Chiang Mai Ram After getting a morning shower, I noticed the water did not seem to be draining from my right ear, and I was having difficulty hearing. I know that I get a little more than average buildup of wax in my ears, so I thought it a good idea to have someone look at and clean out my ears. I did this three years ago at Chiang […]
Wednesday, December 14, 2022Wat Sri Suphan, The Silver Temple Having left Wat Chedi Luang, I continued south through Chiang Mai Gate, and onto Wua Lai Road, a road that runs southwest from Chiang Mai Gate. This is the silver district of Chiang Mai. There are many silver and jewelry shops and craftsmen working in this area, particularly on Wua Lai Road. In the past, I have shopped for and bought gifts for friends here. Wua […]
Wednesday, December 14, 2022Three Kings Monument and Wat Chedi Luang I decided to make a walk from the center of the old Chiang Mai city south to Wat Sri Suphan, stopping at Wat Chedi Luang along the way. Today is a beautiful day in Chiang Mai, just a few degrees cooler. Started the walk at the Monument to the Three Kings. Monument to the Three Kings King Mengrai founded Chiang Rai, about a four-hour’s drive […]
Tuesday, December 13, 2022Hiking in the Jungle to Wat Phalad When I woke this morning, I had it in my mind to make the hike to Wat Phalad for the first time this visit to Chiang Mai. Wat Phalad (sometimes spelled Palad or Pha Lat) is a smaller, less known temple in the jungle about half-way up Doi Suthep, the mountain on which the famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is located. Before the pandemic, […]
Friday, December 10, 2022Back to Chiang Mai Bangkok left me somewhat tired – Bangkok has a frenetic pace – many people, much traffic, all in a hurry, and it is hot and humid. I love many things about Bangkok including some sights I like to see, the food, the people, and after a couple days, I am tired. Returning to Chiang Mai feels like slowing down and relaxing after the intense activity of Bangkok. I […]
Thursday, December 8, 2022Seeing Favorite Sights in Bangkok I arrived in Bangkok Wednesday tired after the long journey from Los Angeles. Friday (tomorrow) I shall leave for Chiang Mai shortly after breakfast. Today, Thursday, is my one day in Bangkok to see a few of my favorite sights, namely Wat Arun, Wat Pho, and depending on time and my energy level, Wat Phrea Kaew. The Novotel hotel offers a rather extensive and delicious breakfast buffet. […]
Monday, December 5, 2022The Journey Begins The trip from my home in northern San Diego to the hotel in Bangkok will take over 30 hours. I have made this trip several times in past years, so I know what to expect. Regardless, it is a very l-o-n-g day of traveling. Home to Los Angeles International Airport The first thing is to get to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The most convenient and overall cheapest when […]
James the Intrepid Pilgrim 