Obedient One and I arrived in Manila this evening... after ten days in Chiang Mai.
Last night, we were packing our suitcases, preparing to leave Thailand.
But not only were we packing things... there are very many beautiful memories packed inside our hearts as well.
And now that we're back in our homeland, within the next few days we will be slowly unpacking the clothes, the gifts and the souvenirs...
As for the memories, words will never be adequate to describe them.
So I won't even try.
Doi Ang Khang
Overlooking a tea plantation at Sweet Mae Salong
Flower Hills Resort at Doi Mae Salong
Buying Chinese tea cups at Doi Mae Salong market
Enjoying salads at The Salad Concept, Chiang Mai
Sights along the Nimmanhaemin Promenade:
Eating my favorite Khao Soi (curry noodles) at Lamduon a famous roadside eatery on Faharn RoadKhao Soi recipe here
Pictures of our weekend at the Thanrntong Lodges, nestled in one of the rainforests of San Kampaeng:
San Kampaeng Hot Springs
Tea and tea cakes at Vieng Joom On, Chiang Mai
Shots of the Wat Gate Temple along the Mae Ping River
One of the authentic Northern Thai cuisine, fish with taro leaves in a spicy soup
Local sweet peppers
One of Ut's chicken collection
Farewell for now, my dearest friends...
Farewell for now, Chiang Mai...
The mountains of Chiang Mai, picture taken from planeFarewell for now, Thailand...
Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, Thailand
May God bless and keep watch over you....
I know we will see each other again.
20 comments:
Beautiful! It looks like such a nice visit there. I love the hats!
How nice. Thanks for sharing
your fun. I enjoyed all the
photos. The hats are adorable!
I always enjoy your photos. And few words...sometimes...silence is fitting...Because there is just no word to describe true love and friendship. May God bless you all. And I'm glad you had a wonderful time with your daughter sister Lidj. I know as you start unpacking those sweet, loving memories, we, too will be blessed by them as you share what the Lord will put into your heart. God bless.
As always Lidj, your pictures are so beautiful! I want to GO there! It looks like a wonderful resort, every picture is gorgeous, and how on earth do you stay such a tiny little thing with all of that delicious food around?? :)
Loved this!
Hi Dearest Lidj, It is gorgeous there . . so beautiful! The hats are adorable . . too cute. Lidj you look so youthful in those pics. Sandy:O)
Lidj, what a beautiful place to visit. The scenery is awesome. The food looks fabulous. Spending time here with a loved one like your daughter must have been such a treat. I loved seeing your smiles.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
Dear Lidj,
I have followed your journey, praying for a blessed stay.
It seems you were richly blessed and I am so happy for you.
What must have been great is making this journey with your daughter.
Mother and daughter bonding is always something special.
Your friends are looking so warm and friendly, I can feel it all the way to Norway.
I do hope much good will continue growing from this journey, because i know this was your wish and your want.
Norwegians love Thailand too. Two of my nearest friends are going there in February.
Gunnar's first cousin and her son are leaving for the Philippines in Mars.
(The son is married to a Filipino girl, and living in the Philippines almost half on the year.)
The world is indeed smaller than it used to be.
In my head Asia still is far, far away.
Now, I hope you are refreshed and strengthened for your busy Philippine life.
God bless you and yours.
From Felisol
Oh thank you for sharing...I was just amazed and just praised God for His beauty...both in cultural differences from mine and also the beautiful landscape...Heaven is going to be a wonderful place.
So glad you had a nice time...your face just glowed.
It looks wonderful! I am glad you had such an enjoyable trip!
Smiles,
Silver
Hi Lidj -
Glad that you went and had such a rich time fellowshipping. I praise our Lord for how he refreshed you...
In particular, I love the photo of you at the water.
Note: You may be inclined to read my post done today, Monday January 17, 2011, titled, "GOD'S ADVENTURE FOR ME IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING A RESPONSE FROM RICK."
Thank you for sharing your fun and fellowship, it is good to see! I love the picture of the waterfall...
Lidj,
Your pictures are amazing. I always love looking at them and seeing your precious smiling face.
You are a delight!
Yolanda
Thank you so much for sharing! Your photos painted such a vivid picture of your lovely trip. I could taste and smell the food, hear the river, experience the joy you and your friends had in each others' presence.
Wonderful, Lidj - so very beautiful...
GOD BLESS!
Your pictorial memories of Thailand are very beautiful. Such a love place to visit with your friends.
Looks a s if it was cold there. I ike your hats - so cute.
Those salads look delicious! And, the hats just say joy and fun! What agreat joy on so many faces!
But the cold? How cold was it to be bundled up like that? I am so curious! Here,it was 46 degrees today and I thought we were having a heat wave:)
A beautiful adventure in a New Year! What a mighty way to begin!
Ah Lidj, what beautiful breathtaking pictures! Your happiness just radiates through them and I feel so blessed to be given a glimpse of the joy you have experienced over the past couple of weeks!
Precious friends, delicious looking food, incredible scenery and a lot of fun and laughter!
Love Colleen
What a feast for my eyes! Love the hats as well... just saw one last night at the Dairy Queen.
As you unpack the memories of time well-spent, may the gentleness and tenderness of our Lord come alongside to remind you of your rich inheritance to come!
peace~elaine
I enjoy your travels and think how blessed you are to have such wonderful family and friends in your life and natures beauty all about you.
By all your photos, I see how beautiful the country is! Question: Did you finish that enormous salad? (All the food looked delicious.)
Lidj, I tried to find your e mail, but realised you don't have one here. So I hope you won;t mind if my message may sound a little personal out here. Just wanted to say I am glad to have encountered you. You are a reflection of God's love! I am also so thrilled to know that your middle name shares the same meaning as mine, which is, 'Happiness'.
I read the poetry by L.E. Singer on your sidebar, 'If you Could See Me Now'. Ernie looks like such a wonderful man and like Ben, I like to try to be happy for them for they are Home.
Our journey has not been easy but I like to think that everything that happens, God intends it for good. Sending you my love, Feliza!
Silver
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