On Thursday we explored the centre of Chiang Mai. We stopped off at the Main gate, entrance to the city, complete with a moat. We then walked round several of the main temples, you get exhausted before you exhaust the temples! This week is a special ceremonial week when the boys learn from the monks, get there heads shaved and get there orange robes. So alll the temples are busy with families watching there children. Fridy we did a mamoth day trip 7am -10pm. W...

We arrived in Chiang Mai on Monday. Its very different to Bangkok, still a big city with lots of old buildings but no skyscrapers. Its still red hot which is continuing to make the sightseeing it sweaty work. We are staying at a wonderful hotel, www.yaangcome.com, definatley recommend it to anyone who intends to visit here, its so peaceful and relaxing. On Tuesday we went to Doi Sauthep temple on top of a mountain just outside the city. Once again beautiful te...