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The beginning of our Southeast Asia trip (Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai & Sukhothai) for 11 nights in September 2013

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Sukhothai

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We spent a couple of days in the historical city of Sukhothai.  Hired bikes and cycled around the world heritage listed park exploring the ancient temple remains.

Sukhothai Historical Park
Walking around the temple ruins
Cycling round the park
Big Buddha
Close up of the impressive ruins
Cycling past the large lake on to the next temple
Stopping to get a snap of the massive lily pads
Can you see the Buddha peeking through..?
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Chiang Mai

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We enjoyed our time in the cultural city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, visiting more temples and exploring the hilltribe villages

First day sightseeing in Chiang Mai – visit to Wat Tao temple
Entrance to Wat Chedi Luang
Outside the Chedi ruins
Temple within the Chedi grounds
Wat Phra Sing
Iron Bridge lit up at night
Cycling through the Old City
Old City walls
About to climb the steps to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Walking round the temple
Bhubing Palace Gardens
Viewpoint on Doi Suthep
Admiring the lovely view
Hmong Village
Walking through the village gardens
Watching the koi carp fish
Stopping at a nearby waterfall for a picture
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Bangkok

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The start of our 5 week trip through Southeast Asia in September 2013.  We met friends in Khao San Road in Bangkok and enjoyed visiting a few temples while we were there

Dinner and drinks with our friends on Khao San Road – backpacker central!
Getting a picture on the famous Bangkok street
Visiting the Grand Palace
Outside Temple of the Emerald Buddha
The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, one of Thailand’s oldest and largest temples
Wat Pho
Last shot on Khao San Road before leaving for Pattaya