Asia

Gateway to Asia Amur Tiger Khon Guard Golden Buddha Three young Buddhist monks at a monastery in Chiang Mai, Thailand Reclining Buddha Elephant and driver Cute Bristly Elephant Driving the elephant Oh, he wants to take a picture of us Elephant riding tour guides Our elephant guide Elephant toes Good bye elephants! Karen Tribe Childen Misty mountain village in northern Thailand Hmong Boy Doi Inthanon Reclining Buddha Koh Samui Beach Resort Thai crabs Ancient Roots Macaque Monkey Family Stone Buddha Japanese Dream Infrared Guardian Lion - Chinatown Sitting Buddha Hand of Buddha - Japanese Tea Garden Gateway - Japanese Tea Garden - Golden Gate Park Japanese Tea Garden - Golden Gate Park Moon Bridge Vertical - Japanese Tea Garden Moon Bridge - Japanese Tea Garden Cascade Waterfall - Japanese Tea Garden Japanese Tea Garden - Golden Gate Park Pagoda in Japanese Tea Garden - Golden Gate Park Japanese Tea Garden - Golden Gate Park Golden Buddha Abstract Wat Phra Yai and Sitting Buddha Japanese Garden Mae Ya Waterfall Koh Samui Beach Mother and Baby Monkey B&W Terracotta Army Ancient Buddha Stone Head Temple of Heaven The walled area of Wat Phra Kaeo The Hermit Doctor The Hermit Doctor Phra Sri Rattana (Golden Chedi), Phra Mondop Library, and Prasat Phra Thep Bidon (Royal Pantheon) Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Guard at Wat Phra Kaeo Phra Mondop Library Phra Sri Rattana (Golden Chedi) Guards in front of Wihan Yot Model of Cambodian temple Angkor Wat NULL Statue at Phra Mondop Library Statue at Phra Mondop Library Close-up of Angkor Wat model Wat Phra Kaeo from Phra Mondop Detail of Phra Mondop Library Prasat Phra Thep Bidon (Royal Pantheon) Lotus Flower and Lily Pad Khon figures guarding a stupa Khon figures guarding a stupa Khon figures guarding a stupa Khon figures guarding a stupa Detail of a temple Ancient fresco - Ramakien Gallery Ramakien Gallery in which were many ancient frescos Temple detail Guard dog Guard dog Ancient fresco - Ramakien Gallery Guard Dog Bonsi trees at the Grand Palace Temple building turned into a museum for ancient weapons Royal Guard Door at the Grand Palace The Grand Palace The pool at River View Lodge The gardens at River View Lodge The king and queen, shown in an archway over the main street Pedal Power Highly decorated wall of Wat Bupharam One of many temples, Wat Bupharam Wat Saen Fang decoration The Chedi at Wat Saen Fang Wat Saen Fang wall decoration Self portrait The Chedi at Wat Saen Fang Elephants at Wat Saen Fang Toes (Wat Saen Fang) Wat Saen Fang wall decoration Wat Saen Fang wall decoration Hands holding the door closed The wall and gateway to old Chiang Mai Buddha at Wat Phan On Wat Phan On doors One of many mini temples Monk inside Wat Phra Singh Buddha in Wat Phra Singh Chedi near Wat Phra Singh Elephants on a light pole Dragon at entrance of Wat Phra Singh Naga staircase at Wat Chedi Luang Huge pagoda of Wat Chedi Luang was partially destroyed in a 1545 earthquake Naga staircase at Wat Chedi Luang Buddhas near Wat Chedi Luang Reclining Buddha at Wat Chedi Luang Temple of a mummified monk Venerable Acharn Mun Bhuridatto Viharn - mummified monk Elephants on Wat Chedi Luang View out of our hotel at night. The Gallery, a great restaurant on the Ping River Inside an infamous tuk-tuk Souvenirs Traditional Thai dancers Our elephant driver Rice farm Karen village Karen woman weaving Karen tribe woman making a silk scarf Hand made silk scarf Hot Chili Peppers! Spider This spider was about as big as my hand, and the web was more than 6 feet around. Really!! Mae Wang Waterfall Hmong tribe village Hmong tribe village Dragonfly Hmong hut Rooster Mae Ya Waterfall Mae Ya Waterfall Wachirathan Waterfall Wachirathan Waterfall Wachirathan Waterfall Extremely spicy noodles Weird fried rice with supposedly pork Northern Thailand jungles - Doin Inthanon National Park Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon - Doi Inthanon Tiled 3D mosaic Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon - Doi Inthanon Leaving Chiang Mai, off to Koh Samui Screen in the seat head rest showing our progress Tokyo Narita International Airport Our room at the Holiday Inn Silom Small shrine in front of our hotel. Carved turtle Typical Bangkok traffic Bangkok street vendors Fresco - Ramakien gallery Wat Phra Kaeo Bangkok homes Thai gardens Maha Uma Devi Temple Street vendor making offerings for the temple Temple offerings Thai Ronald Cannons The City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Muang) Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawiharn Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawiharn Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawiharn Wat Traimit - the worlds largest solid gold Buddha image Holy Rosary Church Water taxi on Chao Phraya Water taxi on Chao Phraya Chinese dragons at the Chee Chin Khor Temple Chinese dragon at Chee Chin Khor Temple Chee Chin Khor Temple Chinese style pagoda (Mahathat Chedi Prajonchatri Thai-Chin Charoen) Chinese temple Yin Yang Large Chedi Some Wat.. Wat Prayun - Turtle Temple Wat Prayun - Turtle Temple Wat Prayun - Turtle Temple Wat Prayun - Turtle Temple Santa Cruz Church Santa Cruz Church Residences along the Chao Phraya Chilis on a dock One of the locks between Chao Phraya (River) and the canals (khlongs) Wat Arun Khon figures holding up Wat Arun Thai figure in side of Wat Arun Khon figure holding up Wat Arun Khon figure holding up Wat Arun Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) Buddha China plates used in decorating Wat Arun Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) Wat Arun - one of the 4 pillars Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) Etched glass Wat Pho Enormous gold Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho Enormous gold Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho Mother of Pearl inlays in the huge feet Mother of Pearl inlays in the huge feet Longboat ride Temple roof Mushroom tree Longboat driver Home along one of many canals (khlongs) Condo along one of many canals (khlongs) Wat Arun The puddle jumper to Koh Samui The island Koh Samui Aerial Appetizer at the resort's Italian restaurant Dining at Baan Haad Ngam Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort Path at Baan Haad Ngam Fountain The Three Monkeys Central Chaweng Beach The Reggae Bar Noni plant Whole Sea Bass Wat containing the mummified monk. About 15 workers piled into the back of a pickup Going diving! This was the MV Waverunner Aboard the MV Waverunner One of many small islands in the Koh Samui archipelago Huts on Koh Tao Huts on Koh Tao Central Chaweng Beach - very westernized Resorts had their comfortable blankets set out all over the beach Kids on fishing boat Restaurants were on the beach too Small fisherman's boat Honeymoon Suite Baan Haad Ngam Modern bathroom - Baan Haad Ngam The Big Buddha at Wat Phra Yai Hindu Buddha Chinese Buddha Monkey making an offering Reclining Buddha Tiny Shrine The Biggest Buddha A Little Buddha Buddhist Wishing Machine Protectors of the sea Near Hin Lad Hin Lad waterfalls Hin Lad waterfalls Near Lamai Beach Go here to see Grandfather and Grandmother rocks - don't let this sign fool you Grandfather Rock Near Grandfather Rock Chaweng Beach Chaweng Beach Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort Infinity pool at Baan Haad Ngam Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort Bangkok Train Station Bangkok Train Station Old style train Thai homes along the train tracks (near Bangkok) Homes over water, and temples Ruins of sacred Buddha statues, Wat Phrasrirattanamahathat Sacred Buddha feet, Wat Phrasrirattanamahathat Wat Phrasrirattanamahathat Monkey statue, Phra Kan Shrine Macaque monkey Young Macaque monkey FAT Macaque Monkeys having a feast Phra Prang Sam Yot Phra Prang Sam Yot Monkey waiting for a drink at the bar Buildings at Narai Ratchaniwet Palace Narai Ratchaniwet Palace One of the gates to Narai Ratchaniwet Palace Temple within Narai Ratchaniwet Palace Lop Buri street market Lop Buri street market Lop Buri street market Lop Buri train station Lena River Delta Yellow River Delta, China Nepalese Bus Our elephant looked sad...