Chiang Mai - Street Scenes

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Jan 2013


 The city has wide streets.  Houses are a few levels high.  One next to each other.  Electricity wires are sometimes disturbing.  Walking between streets is kind of fun.  Many interesting scenes along the way.  You don't need to visit a temple to see monks but they are everywhere as a part of normal life.





A tailor with its companion

Chiang Mai China Town




Lonesome monk













Monk friends

Young monks on red car




An artist at a market



Chiang Mai River seen whilst cycling

Chiang Mai River

Chiang Mai people are friendly.  The street sculpture tells they are amusing too.
















 
 

 



Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand

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