My Thai friend NOP and I decided to take a 2 day trip to see Doi Inthanon – a National Park that has the highest peak in Thailand. NOP had heard that, at times, at sunrise, the clouds are “below” you. So, we … Continue reading
In Chiang Mai, the observation of the festival of lights, called Yi Peng, is uniquely different (from Loy Krathong). Instead of water vessel, Chiang Mai people release thousand of lighted lanterns in the sky while making a wish. The sky … Continue reading
Made it back to Chiang Mai Thursday Aug 28th about midnight. But trip was plagued with delays at each airport. Leaving ORL – the pilots did not arrive until 5 mins before time to depart, so we were 25-mins late … Continue reading
The Porter family gathered together July 13 – 20, 2014 for our family get-together. This year, 152 (out of the 225 in the family) were able to attend.
On Saturday, Feb 1, Matthew, Mark, Todd and myself took a 75 km road trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao – just for something to do. We left at 10 AM. The route was simple, stay on route 107 … Continue reading
Tonight I sent two Krathong’s up for those back home. [Show as slideshow] I also found some pictures other people took – much better than mine – that do justice to the Festival. [Show as slideshow]
The 3 day festival starts today. It should be a fun time. It is billed as “Here comes the most romantic festival in Thailand! Have a look around the moat and enjoy lantern displays, Krathong parades and contests, and ritual … Continue reading
On Saturday and Sunday, the locals set up a sidewalk flea market. It covers about 30 blocks all total, and includes several side streets. I spent 3-hrs checking things out yesterday. [Show as slideshow]
Arrived in Chiang Mai last night at 11 PM after a 5-hr 25-min flight from Inchon, Korea. 1st order of business – TAKE A SHOWER… 2nd order of business – GET SOME SLEEP – and try to adjust to a … Continue reading
Arrived ICN today at 6:40 AM after a 14-hr 28-minute flight from Atlanta. My connecting flight to Chiang Mai doesn’t leave till 6:45PM. WHAT TO DO??? Well it turns out that the airport and Korea are offering “Korea Free transit … Continue reading
