SE ASIA Pt. 8 - Thailand (Chiang Mai)

First stop on the tour through Thailand was Chiang Mai. Located roughly 700 km north of Bangkok, Chiang Mai ouzes culture and tradition, and I could definitely see myself kicking it there for a prolonged period of time in the future.

It was fate that I arrived in the city on a Sunday, which just so happened to be the most eventful day of the week for the locals. People would swarm to the center of the city to part take in traditional Sunday market festivities. Positive vibes and straight out happiness, I swear everyone was smiling constantly, as if Buddha was out in strong force showing the beautiful people path to enlightenment haha.

I felt so good here, I just can't describe the feeling I had in this city, as if I was in a state of nirvana..

Gautama Buddha (I was lucky enough to be named after him - my namesake).

Thai cuisine - FRESH ingredients.. crack. Not a fan of the meat dishes below, but it did smell good.

Is that what I think it is?

It is. Som Tam (Tam mak Hoong).... favourite salad.

Training..Had the privilege to get trained by Kro Pung, a former Lumpinee champion fighter. Shins got all f'ed up.

Deja Vu Tattoo - Chiang Mai. Met up with Art and Ahns and decided to get tattooed by the traditional bamboo method. Was lucky enough to receive a Khmer magic tattoo (Sak Yant) for protection.


Miss this place, miss that feeling.

Peace peace peace.

Gauth