Wednesday, February 1, 2023 A notable highlight of my winter in Chiang Mai Before I get to traveling home and my reflections on this longer visit to Chiang Mai, there is one highlight to share. When I returned from Thailand a year ago, I went back to my routine of walking in the morning, cycling most days (about 120-140 miles per week), and practicing yoga at home. But I had some recurring lower back problems. […]
Wednesday, February 1, 2023A short walk on my last day Today is Wednesday, February 1, and my last day in Chiang Mai. The day started fairly normally with breakfast and then my last yoga practice at Wild Rose Yoga with instructor Annie. I said goodbye to Rose and John after practice, and went back to See You Soon to finish packing and mentally prepare for the long journey home. The flight does not leave until […]
Saturday, January 28, 2023Lunch at Woo Cafe I am in my last week, and have been busy seeing various friends for the last time during this visit. I leave in five days, so today is my last Saturday here. And the day started with breakfast, then a walk to the O2 Gym and a strength workout with Ning, my trainer. These workouts balance my fitness and while challenging, I find them interesting and fun, too. […]
Monday, January 23, 2023Third temple on this Monday After walking through a few sois and finally getting to Hussadhisawee Road, I continued south, into a familiar area and near Wat Santitham. The last temple I visited, Wat Chiang Chom, was a little uninspiring, and it was odd to see not a single person there. Nevertheless, I soon arrived at Wat Santitham. As I mentioned in my previous post, why Wat Santitham is not on Santitham […]
Monday, January 23, 2023Visiting a second temple this Monday Being up north of the old Chiang Mai city, I perused the map and decided to visit a temple I had never seen, a little closer to the old city. I would still need to get a ride because crossing the busy highway can only be done at major intersections, and in either direction that would mean walking 2-3 kilometers out of my way. Wat Chiang […]
Monday, January 23, 2023Visiting three temples on Monday I will be leaving Chiang Mai and returning home in just nine days. I have been in the Kingdom of Thailand for 50 days now. As is often said, time flies by when you’re having fun. And I am enjoying my time here in Thailand, mainly Chiang Mai. I am comfortable here, this being my tenth yoga-focussed visit to Chiang Mai. I have Rose (the owner of […]
James the Intrepid Pilgrim 