Thailand 11 Mae Sa Water Falls and Doi Sutep Wat

One day Steve and I visited the Mae Sa waterfalls located about 15 minutes from his home. The falls are composed of 10 different sites of the river at increasing altitude. Although not spectacular, each fall was somewhat unique. We parked at the third fall and climbed natural stone stairs to the eighth fall at which time we were sufficiently tired to call it a day. We crossed over the river then and returned from the other side.

The following day, Steve, Dic, and I drove to Doi Sutep Wat. This Wat sits high on a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai. The drive to the base was serpentine and after parking and paying an entrance fee we took a funicular farther up to the Wat. Here, Dic and I entered the temple area where she purchased incense, candles and flowers that she made offering to Buddha. The edifice itself is a brilliant gold color as are the adjoining buildings. After that we three strolled around the outside of the Wat. The day was overcast in the city so I was unable to take an adequate photo of the gorgeous panorama from the top.

To see photos taken at these locations, click here.