I hope y'all aren't too tired of the temple pictures, because I do have to post a few more... These are all images of temples inside Chiang Mai, which we had neglected until the last day before we had to turn in the motorbike....
Harold gets contemplative outside of a temple where we have just had the impromptu opportunity to help a young monk with his (incredibly advanced!) English homework.
Well, readers, we are headed to the good ol' PRC (People's Republic of China), and I hear some websites, including Blogger, are partially or completely blocked within Chinese territory. Therefore, if I am unable to post about our time in China over the next two weeks while we are there, I will do so from the subsequent destination of Vietnam. Until next time, and may your days be blessed :)
There was a sign at this temple explaining that the monks were reciting their disciplinary rules, and visitors were to give them their space.
I believe this temple dates to the 13th century. Super cute elephants!
There is a cute story behind this monk, whose prior handsomeness caused too much conflict in his community, and thus he "changed himself into a fat, ugly-looking monk", according to the sign at the temple.
I'm not sure this is correctly translated...
I don't know exactly what this artwork represents, but the technique is stunning.
Flowers 'n pagoda.
Old base, new top portion.
This is very sweet! I wish I knew who these figures were...
Not entirely sure who this is, but it is beautiful work...
The king of Thailand, when he was a young monk.
Harold gets contemplative outside of a temple where we have just had the impromptu opportunity to help a young monk with his (incredibly advanced!) English homework.
Well, readers, we are headed to the good ol' PRC (People's Republic of China), and I hear some websites, including Blogger, are partially or completely blocked within Chinese territory. Therefore, if I am unable to post about our time in China over the next two weeks while we are there, I will do so from the subsequent destination of Vietnam. Until next time, and may your days be blessed :)