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September 29-30, 2007 - Chiang Mai was the highlight of our entire Thailand trip.  The Baseels were perfect hosts and our children really clicked.  We really enjoyed the sights of Chiang Mai.

7-11 One of about 12 million in Thailand :)	D at the Chicken Place Fabulous food	Coconut Ice Cream A delicious snack to tide us over until dinner
Unusual souvenirs Ummm. No thanks!	Steps to the temple There are over 300 in all!	Our fun group McIlleces (including Aunt Lena) and the Baseels
Dragons and more dragons Actually some other mythical creature, but it's all dragons to me	Adorable tribal girls They were, of course, asking for money for photographs with our kids, but I snapped this one for free!	The gate to the temple
White Elephant There is a legend associated with the white elephant. Click through the Blog to the temple page if you want to know about it.	Jackfruit ...also called bread fruit (I think)	The Gong
Mom My kids thought this was pretty accurate!	Bells	Overlooking Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai	Checking out a Buddha	Beautiful temple roof
The kids drumming	Can you say gold? I have never seen as much gold in my whole life as I saw on this trip to Thailand	Blessings anyone?
Pressing coins... into this sticky stuff. It was part of the ceremony. There were many people here worshiping. Many of them foreigners. It was quite interesting to watch.	Green Buddha You'd think this was the Emerald Buddha...but nope!	Dinner! Snake Head Fish! It was yummy!
Dancing at the Night Bazaar	Breakfast The white and red fruit is dragon fruit... very mild flavor with the texture of a kiwi!