The famous Farang hangout of Khao San Road in Bangkok
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Near Siam Square in Bangkok, music and incense fill the air as throngs of people spend a few minutes praying.
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No trip to Bangkok is complete without the obligatory Tuk-Tuk ride through the city's chaotic streets and traffic.
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The Grand Palace, Bangkok.
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The magnificent architecture and vibrant colors of the Grand Palace are present throughout.
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Wat Arun, Bangkok
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Therese imitates the powerful Wat Arun warrior sculptures
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The symetry and art of Wat Arun
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One of many sculptures on the grounds of the Grand Palace
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We meet Ton's (an international student from Thailand who lived with us in Eugene) generous and gracious parents and extended family in Lopburi, north of Bangkok.
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Ton's mom, Noy, provides Peter and Paul some delicious goodies from Umm! dairy in Pok Chang.
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Faang and Paul overlooking the lush, tropical highland forest of Khao Yai National Park.
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Spending the day with Noy and Heng at the beautiful Khao Yai National Park was a very special moment in our trip.
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Peter leds us on a short hike into the dense Khao Yai jungle.
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Heng smiles as he follows Peter on a trip to a waterfall in Khao Yai
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We visit Heng's family dairy and eductional farm near Lopburi.
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Noy owns 3 private schools with over 3,500 students. Here is her newest school designed by Ton featuring Captian Nemo artwork.
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The gate providing access to a summer home with ruins of a former dynasty surrounding the home in Lopburi
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The sacred monkey's live on the ruins in the center of Lopburi,
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Peter gets mauled by the monkey
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Buddha's at the ruins of Ayuthaya
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Therese and Carrol pose in Ayutthaya, the old capital of Thailand
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With well placed spotlights, the ruins of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritgage site, become magical on a balmy Thailand night.
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Another complex in the vast ancient city of Ayutthaya.
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Walkpath over the canal near the historical city of Si Satchanalai
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Peter gets caught in the monsoon rain at Si Satchanalai
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A new pet for your home?
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Sunset over the Mae Nam Wang river in the city of Lambang, south of Chiang Mai.
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Peter takes an evening cycle ride with his new girlfriends in Lampang.
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Peter, Paul and Carrol on an elephant ride outside of Lampang
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Handmade umbrellas in Chiang Mai
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