A year ago today Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
* A shot taken exactly one year ago It's hard to imagine now . The most exciting thing I do now is going for a walk in the countryside near Hull. I miss the possibility of travel, a trip to Dorset in June is already cancelled and the road trip in Australia we were planning in September looks highly unlikely . I know these are minor inconveniences compared to the dreadful situation that many families in Britain and around the world are experiencing .
Right now when I think ahead to the possibility of travel its not for anywhere exotic . I look forward to the next time I can actually walk by the seashore.
Back to the image it was taken in the hills above Chiang Mai . The fantastic temple complex of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is an impressive embodiment of the Lanna culture and is a symbol deeply cherished by the people of Chiang Mai. The temple's origins date back almost seven hundred years, to 1382 and the legend surrounding the founding of the temple is one of those mysteries of Asia . Ceremonial gold parasols were added at the four corners of the Chedi in the 16th century and pilgrims make merit by sticking gold leaf to the parasol shafts. In the background can be seen two of the highly decorated Wihans. I have actually reduced the saturation in the image. It was the highlight of our trip to wander round this temple complex certainly one of the beautiful buildings I have seen on my travels
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A year ago today Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
* A shot taken exactly one year ago It's hard to imagine now . The most exciting thing I do now is going for a walk in the countryside near Hull. I miss the possibility of travel, a trip to Dorset in June is already cancelled and the road trip in Australia we were planning in September looks highly unlikely . I know these are minor inconveniences compared to the dreadful situation that many families in Britain and around the world are experiencing .
Right now when I think ahead to the possibility of travel its not for anywhere exotic . I look forward to the next time I can actually walk by the seashore.
Back to the image it was taken in the hills above Chiang Mai . The fantastic temple complex of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is an impressive embodiment of the Lanna culture and is a symbol deeply cherished by the people of Chiang Mai. The temple's origins date back almost seven hundred years, to 1382 and the legend surrounding the founding of the temple is one of those mysteries of Asia . Ceremonial gold parasols were added at the four corners of the Chedi in the 16th century and pilgrims make merit by sticking gold leaf to the parasol shafts. In the background can be seen two of the highly decorated Wihans. I have actually reduced the saturation in the image. It was the highlight of our trip to wander round this temple complex certainly one of the beautiful buildings I have seen on my travels
THANKS FOR YOUR VISITING BUT CAN I ASK YOU NOT TO FAVE AN IMAGE WITHOUT ALSO MAKING A COMMENT. MANY THANKS KEITH. ANYONE MAKING MULTIPLE FAVES WITHOUT COMMENTS WILL SIMPLY BE BLOCKED