Sunday, November 6, 2011

Taking it easy

Today we decided to take it easy. We've been very busy so far and wanted to slow down the pace a bit.
This said we did take a red taxi car with 8 other people to go to Doi Suthep, a temple on top of the hill above Chiang Mai. The drive up was quite sportive and curvy but worth it. The temple was full of people coming to pray. It was a full immersion in Buddhist religious ways which we observed trying not to intrude.
After that we had lunch in the old city and a frappucino in the shade. Simply enjoying the hot sunny day...
Later on we went to Sunday market which was quite a trip with many many stands and as well many many people both tourists and locals. The big difference with the night bazaar is that Thai people come with their family for food, music and shopping. A complete different atmosphere.
One last crazy ride in tuk tuk to get back to the guest house and we were on our way to the airport.
Bye bye Chiang Mai!

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