Sunrise Mae Hong Son, Thailand 2014
NW Thailand, approximately 40 km from the Myanmar border. A small town situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. This time of year it is hot during the day but it cools very nicely at night. Easily walkable, or manageable on a bicycle, the town is a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Fresh food markets and a few good Thai food restaurants. Wakes up early, thanks to the roosters, and goes to bed early. The Pai River flows through town and Hilltribe villages can be accessed via water or road. Mostly for tourist purposes these days, the hill tribes still practice the tradition of rings around the neck. Hence. the name "long necks." The neck actually doesn't lengthen, but the shoulders drop giving the illusion of a longer neck.
Sunrise Mae Hong Son, Thailand 2014
NW Thailand, approximately 40 km from the Myanmar border. A small town situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. This time of year it is hot during the day but it cools very nicely at night. Easily walkable, or manageable on a bicycle, the town is a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Fresh food markets and a few good Thai food restaurants. Wakes up early, thanks to the roosters, and goes to bed early. The Pai River flows through town and Hilltribe villages can be accessed via water or road. Mostly for tourist purposes these days, the hill tribes still practice the tradition of rings around the neck. Hence. the name "long necks." The neck actually doesn't lengthen, but the shoulders drop giving the illusion of a longer neck.