Chiang Mai & Hill Trekking

The King is the most revered man in Thailand and his image is everywhere - photo by Chad Smith

A more current image of His Majesty - photo by Chad Smith

The 3-day hill trek starts off with a little help by some elephants - photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

part of a hill tribe village - photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

The hard work has its rewards - photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

the rolling hills provide some beautiful scenery - photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

When in Rome..... - photo by Tania Leszczynski

sunrise in the village - photo by Tania Leszczynski

local craftsmanship - photo by Tania Leszczynski

Jammin.... - photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

photo by Tania Leszczynski

A tight crew after 3 days - photo by Tania Leszczynski

The steps leading to Doi Sutep - a magnificent temple which sits atop of a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai - photo by Tania Leszczynski

One of the many Buddhas at Doi Sutep - photo by Chad Smith

monk school - photo by Chad Smith

photo by Chad Smith

photo by Chad Smith

novice monks - photo by Chad Smith

The Chiang Mai Zoo is worth checkin out if only for these panda bears - photo by Chad Smith

awwwww they're so fat.... - photo by Chad Smith

Chiang Mai lane - photo by Chad Smith

photo by Chad Smith