May 2006 Holiday Trip: Pre-Thai

Yes, the title can't be more obvious. I had the opportunity to go travelling right before the next phase of life commences. On 15th, we stopped by Genting. By 17th noon, we reached Chiang Mai. Our adventure started from Chiang Mai, to Mae Salong, to Mae Sai, day trip to Golden Triangle and Chiang Saen, then to Chiang Rai. From there, it was a 12 to 13-hour long bus ride to Bangkok where we spent 3 nights, 2 of which is at a guest house.

It was really fun with the group of people around. At Genting, the group consist of 12 people. That number diminished to 6 for the Thai trip.

As the trip was not themed for photography, I went with rather little gear. My Lowepro was packed with only my D5D and 24-85, with no additional filter other than the attached UV filter. I shot about 300 pictures less than expected initially. The pictures will be posted up shortly as I go through them slowly. Heh. The photos are organized into Pre-Thai, Thai and Post-Thai trip, since the trip originated around the Thailand trip. =)

Pre-Thai

This was taken at malaysia KLIA LCCT(Low Cost Carrier Terminal). When boarding the plane, there was not covered walkway. So while walkingon the tarmac, there was just sufficient chance to fire a few shots.

Taken at KLIA LCCT too!

This was taken at Genting, through the window where we stayed. We stayed at First World Hotel, Level 13 (weird to find Level 13 at hotels though).

In the mist of all the photo shooting at genting, I took this photo. Too bad for Po Ling when she was intentionally made blur. Heh. Check out the enlarged photo of the fingers on the camera. Can you guess who it belongs to?