In the northern Hills Region, outside of Chiang Mai, there are many native tribes who still reside there. According to my research, today there are seven main tribe groups who crossed over into Thailand from Myanmar and Laos several hundred years ago. There is much controversy surrounding these tribes comparing them to the dominant ethnic … Continue reading Baan Tong Luang Hill Tribe Village
There are several elephant sanctuaries throughout Southeast Asia. If you are planning to visit one, I implore you to do some serious research on the sanctuaries that are truly sanctuaries and not one that is masquerading as a safe haven for the elephants but is just trying to make money. From my own experience, which … Continue reading Thailand – Chiang Mai – Happy Elephant Home Sanctuary
Wat Phra Doi That Suthep is a Buddhist temple and is considered to be one of the most sacred pilgrim locations in Thailand. It is located about 9 miles (15 kilometers) outside of Chiang Mai at an elevation of 3,520 ft (1,073 meters) on the Doi Suthep mountain. The temple is often referred to as … Continue reading Thailand, Chiang Mai – Wat Phra Doi That Suthep
We stayed in an apartment near the Warorot Market. This area was popular with long-term ex-pats (people from other countries who are currently living in a foreign country). We met several people from the US, United Kingdom, and France who are living in Chiang Mai. They were most helpful when we were trying to get … Continue reading Thailand, Chiang Mai -The Warorot Market Area
This city, founded in 1296, is in the north near the highest mountains of Thailand. It is the capital of the Chiang Mai province. The city was fortified with a moat and defensive wall due to threats from the neighboring country of Burma (now known as Myanmar) and the spread of the Mongol Empire. … Continue reading Thailand – Chiang Mai – Historic District
The approximate route we took from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai by train. It has been exactly a year and 2 months since we returned from our eight week tour of Southeast Asia and as you will note, I am woefully behind on my blog! I will continue to "plug away" at posting until I get … Continue reading The Train to Chiang Mai, Thailand
I am having a "do over," "mulligan," "new start," or whatever you want to call it for 2020! I know that I posted earlier in my blog all my aspirations for this New Year but if you haven't noticed already, that post is gone. It is a long story but to give you the "Cliff … Continue reading Happy New Year – One More Time….and Beware of WordPress.org!!!
From Sea to Shining Sea! We returned from our Southeast Asia trip on November 12, 2018. While traveling, David accepted a job with the Terra Nova Technology Company based in San Diego, CA. We knew that we would not have long at home...just about enough time to get organized to drive across the country so … Continue reading California Adventures
One night, David and I decided to hop a ferry to see the buildings and temples of Bangkok, all lit up. It was really pretty as we cruised along the Chao Phraya River. Wichai Prasit Fort on the west bank of the river is now on the grounds of the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters. Wat … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok, Part 2
For the two and a half years, David has been working in the desert of Saudi Arabia building a copper mine. In June he turned 60 years old and for whatever reason, the Saudi government will not renew a work visa for someone who is 60 or older. David’s contract was through December 2018. So, … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok – Part 1
On the weekend of Sept 13, 2014, I traveled to Antrim, NH for an all-class college reunion. In 1976, I graduated from a small private college, Nathaniel Hawthorne that no longer exist which is very sad. I have some great memories from my time spent there! My former classmates and I planned to meet at … Continue reading Nathaniel Hawthorne College Reunion