Translation:
Shirl: Thoughts & Shots
Rowan: Paroxysms
Year-End Card & Shows Watched
Monday
Dec262011

Proud Mom in the neighborhood showing us her dog's puppies

See, we do *not* just look at cats!  On our walk to the Mall, we were looking at some puppies, and the woman came up and asked to have her picture taken with them.  Here she is!

Sunday
Dec252011

A very different Christmas scene

The Buddha at the Rati-Lanna Hotel in Chiang Mai on the River Ping

Friday
Dec232011

Chiang Mai Mall

Central Airport Plaza Mall

decorated for Christmas

in a Buddhist country, even the elephants wear Santa hats!

and closer up

and closer

Friday
Dec232011

Culture components in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, like much of Southeast Asia, demonstrates the globalization that makes many places seem the same, and yet the unique character of a Buddhist culture.

Satellite dish, air conditioning, and a petite temple!

Thursday
Dec222011

All a guy needs for a nap in Chiang Mai

Let's see

an iPad

three (count them - 3!) remotes

mosquito repellent

a bunch of pillows

and a bunch of bottled water

all prepared