On to Thailand! After my passport fiasco, I finally got to Thailand two days later. Lisa had done all the heavy lifting on the India visas, so I was able to just enjoy my time there without a care.
Surprisingly, Thailand does look a lot like this. I crossed many a monster bridge druing my travels. They are generally very cordial. But watch out for the trolls and billy goats. 'Gruff' is putting it mildly.
In Thailand, they love the king. His picture is everywhere and it is a crime to say nasty things about him. Thais are very proud of their government and their history of independence. Thailand is the only country in the region that did not fall under the control of outside powers in the past. Keep up the good work, King.
And if you do say nasty things about the king, they send these two fellows to ask your to reconsider. Normally, they hang out at the big beautiful temple in the heart of Bangkok.
These guys have a tougher job. They hold up the temple and I believe, in Thai cosmology, hold up the world. your face might turn blue under such a load, too.
Lisa and I went up to Chiang Mai, the ancient capital of Thailand. This is at a temple we found on a hike.
There's Lisa trying to commune with nature while I point a camera at her.
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