After hiking in the mountains yesterday we enjoyed a delicious dinner and a show. 

There is just something special about being up in the mountains but I must admit it felt good to be back in my own bed last night.

 

That is Laos and the Mekong River down to the right.

 

Beautiful cold 8 km trail-run to the dam this morning.  8 degrees and I am still numb after a hot shower.

 

Just back from taking in the sunset at a nearby location.  Tomorrow it is off to the mountains again but a new location for us.  Bound to be cold and I hope the air is clear enough for some photos.

 

 

We have stopped here at Fang Hot Springs on the way to Doi Pha Hom Pok. 
 

Sunrise on the second highest peak in Thailand 3°C.

 

Trying to start off the new year right with my first run of 2020.  I usually do 7.4 km but this morning my wife encouraged me to do 9.28 km.  We enjoyed the sunrise at our halfway point, at the dam.

 

24 minutes ago, villagefarang said:

Trying to start off the new year right with my first run of 2020.  I usually do 7.4 km but this morning my wife encouraged me to do 9.28 km.  We enjoyed the sunrise at our halfway point, at the dam.

 

I get up early, but so early would beat it/me!

 

1 minute ago, Enki said:

I get up early, but so early would beat it/me!

 

I don't really have a regular time to get up.  This morning when my wife got up to go run I felt good so decided to join her and I am very glad I did.

One more shot from this morning.

 

If it's the new year, then it's time to visit the Jim Thompson farm in Korat:

 

 

 

 

There's something for everyone:

 

 

 

 

 

And the sun is always shining...

Just killing time before going to dinner tonight, stopped off at this lake and caught a pretty sunset photo. 

Found a new place up in the mountains today. 
 

 

 

 

Care to share where this is exactly, looks stunning !

1 hour ago, CharlieH said:

Care to share where this is exactly, looks stunning !

The road there is not for the faint of heart or the timid. We first went to the Doi Tung Gardens and then continued on the mountain roads to get to this coffee shop and restaurant. 
 

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We did the Doi Tung Gardens and the tree top walk on the same day.

 

 

Not for me, I feel dizzy on the third bar of a ladder; 
The ornamental patterns of the flower beds change regularly; it is really beautiful .
You should write that for ALL people over 60 so including farang, entry to certain places of Doi Thung Palace is free! 

50 minutes ago, Assurancetourix said:

Not for me, I feel dizzy on the third bar of a ladder; 
The ornamental patterns of the flower beds change regularly; it is really beautiful .
You should write that for ALL people over 60 so including farang, entry to certain places of Doi Thung Palace is free! 

We were entertaining my nephew and his girlfriend so my wife took care of all the tickets.  She apparently asked about pricing and was told there was a 50% discount for children under a certain age, students with ID and elders with passport or ID, but she didn't have my passport on her so she just paid full price for all four of us.  We figure it is for a good cause so paid full price for the garden, residence and tree top walk.????

We did the Blue Temple as part of our tour the other day.  We got there just before sunset.

 

 

 

Wat Huai Pla Kang was beautiful at night and it was completely deserted, with no tours.

 

 

 

One more Blue Temple shot.

 

30 minutes ago, villagefarang said:

Wat Huai Pla Kang was beautiful at night and it was completely deserted, with no tours.

 

 

 

We went there in Dec 2016, it was still not finished but were able to enter the Pagoda and the Buddha, some nice sculpting going on in the Buddha, wonder what it looks like now inside .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for the positive comment and hopefully you will find interesting things to photograph in your in your new life, at your new home.  Definitely get yourself a new motorbike here in Thailand to explore the countryside and back roads.

 

3 hours ago, pdtokyo said:

VF thank your for your most interesting and importantly, POSITIVE, story.

 

I'm planning re-locating from Australia to a rural village near Uttaradit this year and looking forward to my new life there with a loving partner.

 

One of my few regrets (the other is that i cannot keep my beloved motorbike) was saying goodbye to the Australian ocean and the chance to see and photograph it's inhabitants.

 

Your lizard and insect shots (only iPhone? really??) are inspiring. I would be proud of any of them. Inspiring.

 

Please keep posting!

 

Very bright and literally "live" photos! I really liked the scenery, especially where there is a lot of greenery!????????

14 hours ago, eryomia said:

Very bright and literally "live" photos! I really liked the scenery, especially where there is a lot of greenery!????????

Thank you, it is always nice to hear from someone who appreciates my efforts.????

Air quality is a bit of a thorny issue these days, but despite that, the garden is showing off a bit of color here and there.

 

 

 

 

 

The trail around the reservoir was pretty today.