I didn't like chiang mai

[zyzyly]

I think I had such a good time in Ubon, that anything after that was just going to be disappointing, no matter what. Anyway, I spent 4 days there, doing tourist stuff, and it was kind of boring. One of my Ubon friends noted that I am probably the only tourist ever who didn't like Chiang Mai. Oh well.

I have been in SE Asia for over a month now, and although I am not homesick, I am kind of tired of traveling (and washing my clothes in the bathtub).

I am back in Bangkok until tomorrow. Bangkok is often perplexing, but never boring.

I did manage to take some pictures. Some random images:



A water buffalo--still very much in use on the farms and in the fields. I was about 8 inches away from this guy, and that was probably way too close. Look how straight his teeth are. Thai orthodontists rule!


In some caves--probably one of the more interesting excursions. It was dark.


In one of the hill tribe villages.


She just wouldn't smile. I tried everyting except sticking my tongue out at her and making a "pffftttt" noise.


Ok, I did stick my tongue out at her and make a pffftttt noise...



I'm off to the Philippines in the morning. No idea if there will be internets or not where I will be, so maybe this is it until I return to Bangkok in two weeks.

Comments

[weaktwos.livejournal.com]

I love reading your travel reports and seeing your pictures! Have a safe trip to the Philippines!

[mizdandylynn.livejournal.com]

I love the photos.... And the stories..

That woman made me smile..

[angelamermaid.livejournal.com]

Ha!

[poetbear.livejournal.com]

what a great smile!
glad you persisted.~paul

[i.livejournal.com]

is that really what you did? i love it!

[amaebi.livejournal.com]

*LAUGH*

[fried-pearl.livejournal.com]

I am enjoying your pictures and posts so very much. You photograph the people you come across in such a loving way.

[backrowbass.livejournal.com]

LOL! That's the best behind-the-cut shot I've seen in ages.

[niyabinghi.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh these are great :D

I'm envious of the water buffalos' straight teeth.

[lavidamd.livejournal.com]

You have a special gift for taking "people pictures."

[pumpkin-pie-m.livejournal.com]

I love the feelings you capture with your pics.

[lovelightlife.livejournal.com]

that water buffalo is smiling!

pig

[(Anonymous)]

How long are you gonna be there?
the buffalo reminds me of inserting an uncomfortable NG tube.

[velvetink.livejournal.com]

oh great photos, especially love the last two portraits!!

[artgeek78.livejournal.com]

No, really...how did you get her to smile?

Love love love.

[(Anonymous)]

Maybe "pffftttt" is "say cheese" in Thia?!? LOL Great shots. ~A

[glaineacht.livejournal.com]

I truly love your photographs. they always find a way to reach a home in my heart and make me smile.

love

[wlotus.livejournal.com]

::giggles:: That last one was great!!!

[purple7luv.livejournal.com]

:-) Broad.

thank you.