Images Of Chiang Rai

[villagefarang]

It is nearly time to harvest the rice in our area. Well, some of it is overdue while some of it looks like this. If this wind keeps up more rice will end up laying down on the job.

[kevjohn]

Don't know why but I found this interesting and had to take a photo of it.

Like you, I don't know why but it does have that catchy look about it.

[scorpio1945]

Don't know why but I found this interesting and had to take a photo of it.

Like you, I don't know why but it does have that catchy look about it.

what is the blue and green on the right? Prism effect?

[villagefarang]

Don't know why but I found this interesting and had to take a photo of it.

Like you, I don't know why but it does have that catchy look about it.

what is the blue and green on the right? Prism effect?

Just the shadows and light, with perhaps some reflection of color from the sky. If you mean the upper right, that is some sort of bag, probably with rice in it but I am not sure. I thought about getting rid of it but decided not to.

[villagefarang]

I was completely and utterly defeated by 57 km of torturous trail today, limping home unable to complete a new route. I do hate having to retrace my path. I did come back with some amazing views, however.

[BuddhistVirus]

I was completely and utterly defeated by 57 km of torturous trail today, limping home unable to complete a new route. I do hate having to retrace my path. I did come back with some amazing views, however.

Serene...

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[shaggy1969]

I was completely and utterly defeated by 57 km of torturous trail today, limping home unable to complete a new route. I do hate having to retrace my path. I did come back with some amazing views, however.

A definite calender entry

[villagefarang]

Another vista from the trail the other day.

[villagefarang]

While I marvel at the industriousness of those who farm these steep slopes, I can’t help but cringe when I think of how they will soon clear these fields.

[villagefarang]

One more shot from the other day.

[villagefarang]

They continue to bring the mountains down in an effort to build the roads and houses high.

[villagefarang]

I happened to be passing on my mountain bike and realized I had never ridden around this fishing pond, though I pass it often on the way to town. It was deserted and the sun was low enough that I could not resist taking the shot. It is between Sop Pao and the rock quarry.

[sceadugenga]

Beehives on the morning walk.

[villagefarang]

Up in the mountains again today.

[villagefarang]

Lots of these around on my ride today.

[villagefarang]

Lots of these too. Tis the season to be burning. Burn baby burn.

[villagefarang]

Looks like we are going to have a bumper crop of Atlas Moths this year. I could see a dozen of these guys enjoying our plants today.

[sceadugenga]

I hope so, they are a bug I don't mind at all.

None on our torch ginger yet.

[villagefarang]

At least they don't eat the flowers.

[sceadugenga]

I don't think there's much that could eat a torch ginger blossom.

They make a brilliant cut flower though, last for ages.

[sceadugenga]

Headed into the mountains from our village today to check out the new Doi Chaang road.

It looked promising for about 7 or 8 kms then....

Some very bad road through to the village so we came back down through Mae Suey.

Some nice views of the mountain villages and the dam, although a little hazy.

[sceadugenga]

A bit of bad road, but not the worst.

[scorpio1945]

A bit of bad road, but not the worst.

Then I do not want to be near the worst.

[sceadugenga]

There's still a huge mud patch at what I call the pine forest but it's started to harden up into deep ruts, a small car could easily scrape bottom.

I was in a 4WD Pajero, and to be honest it's off road ability did not impress me, I think my 2WD DMax would have done as well.

I would suggest anyone with a ordinary car wanting to see Doi Chaang go up the other side, down the Chiang Mai road (118) and take the WaWi (route 109) turn off.

The Doi Chaang turn off does not seem to be signposted but you turn right at the Mae Suai 7km sign

The road is ok all the way up with exceptional views.

[sceadugenga]

New Years morning.

Me, the dog and the mountains.

The creek the only sound.

Beautiful Thailand.

[villagefarang]

Foggy morning in Phaya Mengrai.

[villagefarang]

Out on the trails recently I stumbled upon a local charcoal factory.

[kmar92]

Sunset over Kwan Phayao on a recent visit.

[Sirius1935]

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Edited January 3, 2014 by Sirius1935

[Sirius1935]

The view from my balcony. Maesalong Outdoor. In the mountains west of Mae Chan, near Phu Jai Sai.