Chiang Mai is big and noisy, like much of Thailand, but with just a little bit of walking you can find some peace and quiet. Here are some photos taken in and around the city, including the wat at Doi Sutep.
A quiet soi near Wat Chedi Luang.
Chiang Mai was once protected by a moat and a wall surrounding the city, which now encircle what is referred to as the Old City.
Overlooking Chiang Mai. Taken from Doi Sutep.
There are many sois like this one, which just go on and on. Sometimes they let you out at a major road, other times they just end. Watch out for the soi dogs.
This is a typical soi dog giving me warning. What you can't see is that I too am sending the dog a message, something along the lines of "back atcha." There are very specific tactics for dealing with soi dogs, including first-aid.
Happy cows; not from California.
This man was out for a swim with his horse. I don't know the circumstances, but not a bad way to spend your day.
Somebody has to walk up all of these steps to take the pictures. It's a tough job. OK - so I might have actually taken a tram to the top of Doi Sutep.
Those of you who know Lake Tahoe might look at this picture and find it conjuring images of F---y Bridge. Oh My Buddha!
