Scooter Adventures in Chiang Mai - Part II

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Our Chiang Mai exploration on a scooter continued (see the first half here).

The best part of having a scooter is the ability to pull over just about anywhere. Also, the ability to have your camera out and not have to shoot through dirty car/bus windows. Many of the photos below were taken from the back of the scooter while Yuriy drove. 

- Julia






We stopped and walked around a beautiful resort called Craft Village in the middle of no where, and vowed we would come back someday and stay here. The property is really well manicured... gorgeous trees, flowers, and streams (we saw several gardeners in the short time we were there). Pretty paths go between the charming and peaceful guest cottages. Also, wouldn't this be a gorgeous place to get married?? (under the paper lanterns on the lawn)








Lovely break, now back on the scooter...










We stopped to check out an elephant camp along the road.
 A hungry elephant thought our scooter looked fun to eat.


No, not the scooter!












Posted by Julia and Yuriy at 2:28 PM
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13 comments :

  1. KaeOctober 4, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    haha I love the friendly elephants!

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  2. InessaOctober 4, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    what a beautiful place to get married indeed.

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  3. veeriaOctober 4, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I've never been there, it looks fun :)

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  4. KristinaOctober 5, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    thailand is such a beautiful country and I am so looking forward to return again and again! wonderful pictures as always!!

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  5. Ballad of SeasonsOctober 5, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    hey guys! you seem sooo fearless! I appreciate! :-)

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  6. Kimberly BirdOctober 5, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    What beautiful photos, and what an incredible experience; I can't imagine being so close to elephants like that! While in Greece, we did the scooter thing, and my parents got all worried when they found out that I would take photos while my husband drove. But it gets easy after a little practice, doesn't it? :)

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  7. Andi of My Beautiful AdventuresOctober 5, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    1) These pictures are sensational. WOW!
    2) I would LOVE to stay in that place you found. What a gorgeous getaway.
    3) The elephants gave me goosebumps...they are so beautiful!!!

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  8. kjramstackOctober 5, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    The photo of the naughty elephant being led away by the ear reminds me of mothers grabbing their children's ears. I love it!

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  9. Kris KoellerOctober 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Great photos, and quite an adventure. Looks like a terrific trip!

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  10. JamieOctober 7, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Amazing! I love the elephant wanting to ride the scooter!

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  11. Julia and YuriyOctober 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    balladofseasons- We put on a tough front. :)

    Kimberly Bird- Yep, I was pretty scared I'd fly off in the beginning, but I got good at squeezing my thighs to hold on to Yuriy. :)

    Kelly J.R.- Totally! I laughed when I read your comment.

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  12. *camp1899*October 17, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    love, love the elephant photos.. so wonderful! what an amazing experience. (of the many! you've had) (; tiffany

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  13. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    holy crap, amazing elephant! my first thoughts :) haha so amazing you guys got to see that. My aunt has a house in Chaing Mai, we have been meaning to take a huge trip that way... Someday

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