Temple in old city of Chiang Mai
Ruins of Wat Chedi Luang
Monks meditating...don't be fooled, they're made of wax!
Replica of Emerald Buddha behind. Another prayer hall in Wat Chedi Luang complex
Getting a little too confident at Tiger Kingdom!
I'm soooo sleepy...Yaaawwwn....
Rakesh gets close and personal, too!
The three of us chilling out!
Watch out, I have large fangs! (Don't worry, this was a mid-yawn shot).
The kids (and adults) get to play with the cubs.
Colourful plant holders at nursery.
Family driving around nursery.
Lots of beautiful plants, flowers etc. at nursery.
More beautiful flowers, garlands etc. at market.
Example of various foods sold at market (top 2 pics.).
Lady preparing Rakesh's papaya salad at market.
Local lady outside Doi Suthep temple.
Staircase leading to Doi Suthep temple.
Front of Doi Suthep.
Trying out the gong! Great sound!
While walking around the tribe village, we stumbled upon this kitchen!
Hmmm...where do these stairs lead to?
Happy to be in the shade! Wondering along deserted road.
View from outlook we stumbled upon while venturing beyond tribe village.
Old temple in ruins, in the middle of the forest.
Our names written in Thai! Elephant camp.
Elephants giving us kisses. Oh so ticklish!
Woody explaining how to control the elephant.
Having fun feeding baby. Though mum wants some food, too!
Bathing the elephants...
Elephants bathing us!!
And last but not least, swimming with elephants!!
Flower garlands, temples, elephants and tigers. Definitely Asia and getting closer to India.
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