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Chiang Mai

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Bells, lanterns, and more banners
Bells, lanterns, and more banners		 Wat Chedi Luang -- About 60 meters high, this is an impressive sight and one of our favorite finds.
Wat Chedi Luang -- About 60 meters high, this is an impressive sight and one of our favorite finds.		 The chedi is lit up at night. It's partially restored. Note the original elephant to the right of the stairs.
The chedi is lit up at night. It's partially restored. Note the original elephant to the right of the stairs.		 A smaller temple on the grounds of the wat.
A smaller temple on the grounds of the wat.
Wat Chedi Luang houses a Buddhist university. These student monks are on their way to lunch.
Wat Chedi Luang houses a Buddhist university. These student monks are on their way to lunch.		 A rickshaw driver, waiting for his passenger.
A rickshaw driver, waiting for his passenger.		 Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep -- the gold-plated chedi contains a relic of the Buddha. Pierre had to borrow long pants.
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep -- the gold-plated chedi contains a relic of the Buddha. Pierre had to borrow long pants.		 The murals tell the story of the elephant who chose the location for this temple. Many images of the Buddha line the cloisters.
The murals tell the story of the elephant who chose the location for this temple. Many images of the Buddha line the cloisters.
People buy bells to adorn the eaves. Ringing bells is an important part of Buddhist worship.
People buy bells to adorn the eaves. Ringing bells is an important part of Buddhist worship.		 Pierre feeds the flame in front of the meditating Buddha statue, the symbol for those born on a Thursday.
Pierre feeds the flame in front of the meditating Buddha statue, the symbol for those born on a Thursday.		 All the buildings are ornately decorated.
All the buildings are ornately decorated.		 The view from Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep's mountain top. Smog was heavy over all the cities we visited.
The view from Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep's mountain top. Smog was heavy over all the cities we visited.
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