Udon Thani, Thailand



                             Udon Thani
                          388 miles Chiang Mai to Udon

                              March 16 - 19 2018, flew to Udon Thani - flight time a little over an hour....





 Udon is home to one of the world’s earliest bronze-age civilizations, at Ban Chiang. Archaeological evidence – earthenware pottery and bronze fragments – unearthed here suggest that the prehistoric settlements existed between 2100BC and 200AD. Other ancient structures and artifacts are also found inside Phu Phra Baht Historical Park. Here, rising amidst a vast sandstone mountain are peculiar rock formations, as well as dinosaur foot prints, cave paintings and Buddhist structures.


Prehistoric Cave Paintings








Erosion and last ice age reason for rock formations...







Bell getting ready to explore.....





Ban Chiang National Museum
It has been on the UNESCO world heritage list since 1992 - Discovered in 1966

Its prehistoric significance wasn't even discovered until 1966 when a visiting Harvard anthropology student named Steve Young literally stumbled onto its massive evolutionary treasure trove.
According to the history books, Young tripped on a tree root and fell face first into the dirt, which happened to contain exposed pottery that he immediately recognized as an important cultural find. 
Through the years, excavations and analysis followed, unearthing everything from Bronze Age objects like jewelry, spears and farm tools to colorful ceramic dishes. The oldest pieces date back to 2100 BC, the newest about 200 AD, say experts. 
rvival by hunting wild animals, farming and making lots bronze casting techniques a







Red Lotus Sea
Imagine floating on a lake surrounded by pink and crimson blooms for as far as you can see. That’s the Red Lotus Sea in Northeast Thailand — 26 square miles of brilliant floating lotus flowers.
Located in the province of Udon Thani, the lake’s name is officially Nong Han Kumphawapi, but the locals call it Talay Bua Daeng which translates to Red Lotus Sea, an appropriate name that stuck.



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Stuck in the weeds!





                            THE Old Man and the Red Sea
Esaan Food - Hot & Spicy
  Dinner at street side kitchen

                                             



An Esaan lunch -  Salt Fish, Esaan Sausage, Bar-B-Q Chicken and Sticky Rice



                                 UD Night Market

 This lively place is the largest of Udon Thani's many night markets, and also the one offering the most varied cuisine. There's a stage for live music as well. 



Hungry - How about a nice crispy fried BUG!!










89 UPPER a first class restaurant and bar.  Great music the night we were there and yes it is in the Night Market....












  


                                    "That's All Folks"

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