Last Updated on March 13, 2014 by Nancie
Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday (our 168th!). In keeping with the cold, drab, rainy week we are suffering here in Daejeon I am featuring some early morning shots of Northen Thailand’s sleepy Mae Hong Son.
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Before arriving in Mae Hong Son, I had read that this hamlet of 10,000 is affectionately known as the “City of Three Mists”. As we approached each curve (over 1700 of them) on that long bus ride, taking shots in the mist kept me going. The movie “Play Misty for Me” (remember that one?) also kept popping into my head. Something had to kill the nine hours!
The best time for the winter mist is early morning. Alarm set for 6:30, and I was up and out the door 20 minutes later. Sunrise was scheduled for 6:15. Luckily I was staying very close to the lake, the towns centerpiece. Well it was gray, and it was misty, no hint of sun. My real goal was to find some color popping out of all this gray. Here they are, with a bit of artistic license thrown in for good measure!
In addition to the mist, there were no people in sight. It was lovely to just wander around in the silence, with the mist curling over the lake.
Travelers Tip
If you go, take some warm clothes. It’s always cool in the morning.
I don’t recommend the bus (9 hours). Mini Van is comfy (5 hours). Flying is even better (under an hour!)
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23 responses to “Travel Photo Thursday – Mar.13/14- Mae Hong Son Misty Morning”
Hahaha, Play Misty for Me – I remember that movie! Love that third shot.
Since it’s only an hour flying time from Chaing Mai, I’m sure it makes a nice little side trip. I’m not sure how I’d feel after driving through 1700 curves.
Hi Marcia! Yeah, it is a ride to remember 🙂 The mini van option isn’t bad. However, if I went again, I’d probably fly.
1700 curves. Ugh. At least the village looks beautiful enough to provide justification for the long bus ride. I like the mists over the water. Very artsy.
Hi Michele! I was glad I went. If I did the trip again, I’d probably fly.
Hi Nancie, your misty shots are beautiful. They look so serene and romantic. It looks like those 1700 curves was worth reaching this lovely hamlet.
Hi Marisol,
It really is a lovely place to relax for a few days 🙂
That bus ride with 1700 curves sounds brutal for those prone to carsickness.
I love catching the mist but rarely do I as sleep usually wins the early AM battle. Looks very pretty.
We’re getting a taste of spring here and hoping it lasts for more than a few days.
Hi Leigh! We finally made it into the double digits today, and the sun came out! I hope your spring weather continues. Funny, I took you for someone who would always be up at the crack of dawn! 🙂
Beautiful, i love being in places where there are no crowds but you can somehow feel the presence of spirits or voices from these attractions or monuments or even just have silence, what a luxury to have a place all to yourself like this!
Hi Noel! I love early morning with ONLY ME. This really was a treat!
I’ve been humming, “In the Misty Morning” since I looked at your blog earlier today. . .implanted in the brain I guess. Great shots and such an interesting place you found. I’d never heard of this misty city before but sure will put it on the future’s list now that you’ve introduced us to it.
Hi Jackie…Everytime I think of this movie the music starts going around in my head…:) When you get back to Thailand definitely worth a visit!
Minivan it is then. Mae Hong Son looks like a restful place to visit. Only 10,000 people! Very atmospheric photos.
Hi Jan! Mini van is a good option. It’s a great little town to kick back in for a few days!
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I like the last shot a lot. Back in 1968 I spent a lot of time in Monterey/Carmel area where “Play Misty for Me” was filmed. Clint Eastwood, star of the film, later became the mayor of Carmel.
Hi Dick! I can still see Clint in that movie! 🙂
I love misty morning shoots: they add a certain ambiance, dreaminess to photos 🙂
-Maria Alexandra
Mesmeric photos … Just love the light, Nancie.
Great photos, Nancie! I love taking photos in the mist, everything looks better…
Love how your photos captured the mist!
I feel ill thinking about the 1700 curves you endured. But, these are such beautiful misty photos and definitely worth the trouble. It looks like you have the place to yourself. Hope the weather gets better for you.
Amazing and beautiful pictures. Although I am prone to motion sickness I love bus travel because it gives you a chance to ease into the next adventure while absorbing the surroundings.