Thailand - My Chiang Mai Life

                             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...

Ha Noi - November 2016 The capital of  Vietnam , and also its second largest city, is a fascinating blend of East and West, with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance.    Hanoi makes a fine capital. It has held that title for more than a thousand years, through several invasions, occupations, restorations, and name changes.   The city is divided into 2 main "quarters" - Old & French Quarters...  Also a unique area around the top of Hoan Kiem Lake                                           The Old Quarter  Lots of narrow streets and hundreds and hundreds of small shops - most shops only about 15' wide Traffic is unbelievable - people, cars, and thousands of motor bikes AND none of them obey the traffic laws (if there are any). When crossing the street you just walk out into the traffic and traffic will go around you! ...