A few more photos of Doi Suthep temple, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. People place bills on the money tree below to buy merit so they will be reborn in a higher position for the next life. I was wondering if the MOM meant this temple was dedicated to all mothers, or was an acronym like "Master of Magnimosity" After some internet research, I found MOM may be a kind of mythical chimera. That would explain the label--simply a transliteration of the Thai sound since no word exists for the creature in English.
A view from the mountaintop temple showing the international airport.

This temple is used as the symbol of Chiang Mai, Thailand


 

On the steps to Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep. It's not that far--less than 300 steps.


There is one bowl for every day of the week.
 

Rachamankha Hotel, where I stayed in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It was designed by two famous Thai architects.


 

Three photos from Changi Airport, Singapore. I didn't have time to find the swimming pool yet.


 

In Danshui, Taiwan.
At the front of the National Palace Museum. I'm trying to imitate the expression of this statue. Having the sun shine directly in your eyes makes it easy to do.

 

Near the night market in Taipei. A kind of rice cake. I chose the chocolate one.
Fresh guava.
Detail next to a temple.
 

Hiking in Yangmin mountain, near Taipei.


 

More photos from Taiwan. I thought this building was a temple at first, but it was only a souvenir store/restaurant as far as I could tell.


The flowers below can be used to make herbal tea.

On the plane to Taipei, they sold wine in a can. It was actually very drinkable.
Flower clock in Yangmin Mountain Park. The sun was shining directly in my eyes, so the only way to have a photo without my eyes shut was to block out the sun with an umbrella.
In front of a statue of Chiang Kai Shek. The sun was still shining directly in my eyes, so to take this photo I tried to turn around just at the count of 3, but still couldn't a good photo.

A few more photos from Colorado. Below is a photo of my brother and brother-in-law, taken just after we had each drunk an Irish car bomb.

I've known Chris for well over 10 years now!