While my parents were in Singapore, I thought it would be nice to take them somewhere that was outside of Singapore. We decided to head up to Chiang Mai, Thailand for the weekend. Once my mom heard that there were elephants camps, she was sold!
We spent two nights in CM. On the first day we had a guide take us around to see some factories - silk weaving, lacquerware, wood carving and silver. We then went and saw a Buddhist temple that has been around for 500 plus years.
On the second day, we went to the Elephant Nature Park which is a sanctuary for abused and hurt elephants. At the Elephant Nature Park we had very close interaction with these beautiful animals! We fed them, bathed them, walked around with them. It was a wonderful day!
At night time we went around the markets to see the crafts and goods that were for sale. Most of it wasn't too great but we did buy some great MC Hammer type pants. So comfortable!
On the last day we did a little trip out of Chiang Mai before heading to the airport to see the Bhubing Palace (where the Royal Family stays in the winter) and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep which is a temple on top of the mountain.
It was great to see some of Asia with the parental unit...Singapore is so clean and efficient that it's sometimes nice to see something different...and Chiang Mai was!
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| Our room at Yaang Come Village - 3 peas in a pod |
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| I think he's a tourist? |
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| Weaving silk scarves at the silk factory |
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| Buddha |
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| Mom feeding the elephants |
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| Family picture in front of the elephants |
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| This guy was massive |
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| Bathing the elephants |
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| Doi Suthep |
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| Family picture at Bhubing Palace. I had to wear a coverup as I was dressed 'inappropriately' in shorts and a tank top. Same with my pops - he could wear shorts. We were styling. |
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