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Chiang Mai — Through the Sandbox Lens #37 — A Calming Buddha at Vila Cini
Yesterday I spent most of the across the Ping River in Chiang Mai, and found an absolutely lovely textile shop, Vila Cini. Textiles ranges from moderately priced silk bags to more expensive silk runners. One part of the shop was more kitchenware, with an elephant theme. The shop itself is made up of several old…
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Through the Sandbox Lens – #36 – Wat Suan Plu — Bangkok, Thailand
We stopped at Wat Suan Plu yesterday during a food walk (most enjoyable). It was only a short visit, and I will definitely revisit this beautiful little temple the next time I’m back in Bangkok. According to our guide, the locals hid here when Bangkok was bombed during the War. I had no idea that…
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Through the Sandbox Lens #35 – A Rose is a Rose, Bangkok, Thailand
This is a new shrine in front of Cental World in Bangkok. This is the mall that was razed by fire during the riots. The mall is now sparkly new again, and this shrine is also new since the last time I was in the city. (Click on the photo to view a larger version.)
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Through the Sandbox Lens — #34 — Korea, Please Stop Stalking Me!
One of the first things I saw on day one in Bangkok…Korea advertising on the Sky Train…enticing the Thai’s to come skiing. I laughed! Korea just doesn’t want to let go of me. (click on the photo to view a larger version)