Last but not least

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I spent 36 hours Tuesday and Wednesday traveling by car, plane and waiting in airports- but Chiang Mai has been worth, and I have only been here 24 hours! My sister rented me a scooter for us to travel around the city- we went up to a mountain village today, Doi Poi. Beautiful area, the village was fun to walk around. There was a nice garden area that was incredible- notice the thicket of bamboo. Also, tourists rent traditional dress and have pictures taken in the garden. We had a massage ($10/full hour) and then went out to the night bazaar where we had dinner and got a pedicure ($16). Clearly, I have left the “mission trip” and entered the tourist phase of the trip. However, here is something to ponder: there are 37 Buddhist temples in the Old City (1.5km square) and 1 Christian church. Only 1% of Thai people identify as Christians, out of a population of 72 million. It is challenging to present the Gospel to say the least.

Now for some photos of the last 24 hours: (I have been challenged in posting pictures- you might need to scroll to see the whole picture.)

Firstnightdinner-1Download
fruit-standDownload
NightmarketDownload
DinneratnightbazarDownload
BambooDownload
traditionaldressDownload
ScootingaroundtownDownload

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8 responses to “Last but not least”

  1. Sandy Moffet Avatar
    Sandy Moffet

    Great pictures Marsha. It sounds like you have had an amazing time in all the areas of your trip. Hope your visit with Joanne and Jens is wonderful. Tell them hello for me. Prayers for safe travels home. Love, Sandy

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks Sandy! I shared your greetings with Joanne and Jens. I am NOT looking forward to the airplane ride home- one leg is 5 hours of flight time and the 2nd leg is 13 hours!! Yuck. But it has been worth it…

  2. Becky Woodbury Avatar
    Becky Woodbury

    Just caught up some more on all of your entries. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your journey with us. Praying you have a fruitful time there and enjoy the rest of your days in health (and hydration!) Looks like a very full time with lots more to share than what has been shared in these posts. We hope you will have time to share with us more when your return!

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Oh, so much to share! Looking forward to being back with you all!

  3. Deb Ferrell Avatar
    Deb Ferrell

    Looks amazing. So nice to see other places. Glad you are enjoying your trip. Tell Joanne and Jens hi from us. Thanks for sharing!!

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks Deb, I did pass on your greetings. Thanks for looking at my blog!

  4. Connie Baker Avatar
    Connie Baker

    Greetings! I just now had a chance to slow down and enjoy your travel blog. Fantastic work and pictures. Our love to you and Joanne & Jens. God bless…

  5. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    Great pics! Can’t wait to hear even more about your experience as it all sinks in. What a fabulous opportunity. Hope you found some time to study.