During January 2009 we went by car to Chiang Dao, Mae Ai, The Golden Triangle, Mae Sai, Tachilek in Myanmar, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Thong Pha Phum and Hua-Hin. Golf courses at Thong Pha Phum and Hua-Hin are amongst our favorite courses. The whole trip from Phuket to Mae Sai, the most Northern tip and back was more than 4,500 km. The following are a few impressions of our trip.
Our friends, Tip & Kim’s bungalow hidden among the trees and bushes on 1320m a.s.l.
Dining cum living room with a fireplace in the back
Pauline, Tip and Kim in the kitchen
Gorgeous view from the terrace
Christmas stars grow wild
Guests’ bungalow
Guests’ Bedroom with glass panes where we spent two nights
Guests’ Bathroom also with glass panes
View from the guests’ bathroom
Fresh vegetables abound
Ripe sweet papayas
A roof overgrown with Orange Trumpets
Tulips – but a far cry from Holland
No feast without a fashion show
Some receive garlands from admirers
Some receive garlands from admirers
Others are left out
A game for men
The one who spins the longest wins
Entrance to orange orchards
Flower arrangements at entrance area
Way to orange orchards
Variety of flowers
Thousands of orange trees
producing large quantities of oranges
A Hill Tribe gathering to receive blankets for the cool season
Good occasion to meet, chat
and make music
Blankets for cool nights and-
-washing detergent freely distributed
Exchanging gossip
A golden Buddha on the Mekong River bank
Golden Buddha on the river bank
Entrance to the Imperial Hotel
The Imperial Hotel where we spent two nights
View from our room overlooking Thailand, Myanmar and Laos’s borders
Pauline leaving the Opium Museum
Border crossing to Tachilek, Myanmar
Jeweler shop with lots of precious stones from Myanmar
All kinds of optical instruments and accessories on sale
