Do Inthanon

Hello My Dear Great Ones,

Celia and I went to mellow Chiang Ma, Thailand recently for a break. Located in the northwest part of the country it is surrounded by mountains.  Thailand's version of Banff.  We took a day trip from Chiang Mai and here is a little excerpt from our tour descriptor:

From hill tribe villages to tumbling falls, Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai’s best-known mountain, checks a lot of northern Thailand boxes. Hit the highlights in a group capped at just nine travelers to ensure more attention from your guide. Walk the Ang Ka nature trail and stroll to Wachirathan Falls; see the twin royal pagodas; mingle with Karen people at Ban Mae Klang Luang village; and enjoy a Thai lunch.

Here are a few shots from that tour:

Thailand is like 99% buddhist and buddhist monks are everywhere.  This one was seen at the first waterfall we visited.

We then went on a nature walk in a forest, high up on Do Inthanon, a forest that is up in the clouds

Located on the mountain are two pagodas dedicated to the king and queen of Thailand.  The brown one is the king's and the purple one is the queen's.  The queen's pagoda is the more elaborate and expensive one.  Of course.  I added two pics from the internet because my pics just don't do it justice.  Also the weather was not that great.

The nature walk through the jungle was awesome.  Waterfall after waterfall...

Snake

We then came out to some terraces.  Strawberries.

Marigold

Rice.

Coffee beans.

 Visit at the Karen village.  Coffee and weaving.

All in all it was a great tour.  Very interesting.

Have a great week.

Love adios and ping on!

Dirk