Mady and I with our mud masks after a long windy mountainous scooter ride to a not well marked Mud Spa.........the maps are few in detail and most signs are in Thai.........but I had my gps (thank you Sonny) though it was not very helpful since we didn't know where we were going...........but we got there and home!!!
View of the mountains around Mae Hong Son from one of the many many Wats
One buys these large (4 foot tall) paper lanterns from the monks and they light this wooden piece inside and send these 'hot air balloons' up into the air...there can be many going at once, it is quite spectacular
The town Wat, on the lake, is all lit up at night
Notice the Burmese influence on this Wat as compared to the ones in Bangkok. Very different and the Buddha is a little more Chinese looking here. Tonight we had a fantastic Burmese Green Tea Salad with dinner............different spices than I am use to.
Yes that is neon behind the Buddha.......and it keeps changing and flashing...........pretty cool.
My little 8 by 10 hut with attached bathroom............which actually gets wireless internet!!!!
So far Mae Hong Son is my favorite place in Thailand. It is very quiet and easy. Most 'tourists' are Thai. Lots of hiltribe people all around. Beautiful art. Easy place. Amazing mountains all around and today, Mady and I rented scooters and just WENT.............the best day yet!
Enjoy.
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