Travels With Carole

Come along with me and share the excitement as I explore the world researching freelance articles. These blog posts offer short chunks of travel that you can digest quickly as well as plenty of photos so you get the picture. You'll have some fun, make discoveries, and pick up great ideas and information for your own vacations. Think of me as your canary in the coal mine. For even more travel inspiration, visit my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at http://www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.

June 16, 2010

Chiang Mai, Thailand: Locals give alms to the novice monks at Wat Sri Soda; things to do

Locals give alms to the novice monks at Wat Sri Soda

Locals and tourists alike come each morning to this novice monk school at Wat Sri Soda to give alms. It is a fascinating spectacle and almost impossible not to participate in. Vehicles honk as they drive by, not to annoy, as we westerners might think, but to show their respect.