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Travel Photo Thursday — October 16, 2013 — Must see Asian Temples
Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. Anyone traveling in Asia knows that there are a lot of temples here. I think it’s impossible to come to this part of the world and not spend time wondering around temple grounds and inside the buildings. I’m one of those people who almost never tire of…
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Travel Photo Thursday — April 11th, 2013 — Silver Smithing in Chiang Mai
Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. Yesterday I was met with a blustery wind, and snow showers as I hurried to the bus stop. Bah Humbug!, I say. We need spring 🙂 This semester is also one of the busiest I’ve had in a while, with over 100 students. When I finally started…
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Through the Sandbox Lens #52 — Chaing Mai’s Silver Ubosot at Wat Sri Suphan
Wat Sri Suphan in Chiang Mai’s silver district boasts a beautiful silver Ubosot that is not to be missed! An Ubosot looks like a temple, but it has a unique function. This is where male monks are ordained. Women are not permitted in the Ubosot. This is probably the only silver ordination hall in Thailand.…