Day 1008 –Chiang Mai, Thailand

Day 1008 – 11th March 2008 +7:00 GMT

Had breakfast at the hotel as it was free and then had a wander around the streets of Chiang Mai. We headed in no particular direction and just visited a few temples that we passed and had a walked around the moat and through Chiang Mai gate.

Chiang Mai Streets

Chiang Mai

Market in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

A Chiang Mai Taxi

Chiang Mai is a lot nicer than Bangkok as it is not such much in your face everything seems a lot more laid back and everyone is very friendly. The old city is surrounded by a moat and has more than 300 temples.

Chiang Mai Temple

Chiang Mai Temple

Chiang Mai Temple

Big Buddha

We stopped for a beer and then headed back to the hotel had a swim and a siesta.

Me Having A Swim In The Hotel Pool

In the early evening we headed to back to the Chiang Mai Saloon for some food and more beer. Then had a wander around a few of the local pubs stopping for the occasional drink.

Jill With A Cocktail