During the time Map was in Chiang Mai on vacation, it happened that Thai Grandpa also had a meeting there. Thai Grandma decided to follow Thai Grandpa to Chiang Mai to see Map. Map had dinner with Thai grandparents on Christmas Eve. And on Christmas Day, Thai grandparents took Map to Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011 fair.
Map in red for Christmas day
With Thai Grandma
But before we went to the flower fair, Thai grandparents took Map to the King's 80th birthday commemorative garden to view tulips.
At the garden with Thai Grandma
Thai Grandma, daddy and Map
Tulips
The garden
Family photo at the garden
Map having fun
With Thai Grandpa and daddy
After the tulip garden, we went to the flower fair. The flower fair - Royal Flora Rachaphruek - was a big deal. Everybody in Chiang Mai asked us whether we would go to the flower fair. And apparently, a lot of Thais all over the country came to Chiang Mai for this fair.
With tree elephant at the flower fair
With the mascot of the flower fair - Nong Kun
The fair was humongous - 80 hectares. It was impossible to go around the entire fair on foot - have to go by tram or by golf cart. We splurged by going by golf cart with the driver provided. This way, we could stop whenever we wanted.
With the mannequin in flower dress
In front of Haw Kham Luang Royal Pavillion
Lotus pond with the view of Haw Kham Luang Royal Pavillion in the background
Sunflower garden
We had northern local food at the northern Thai section of the fair. Map ate sticky rice and grilled egg there.
Eating lunch at the fair
Relaxing on the swing with Thai Grandpa after lunch
Walking post lunch with Thai Grandpa
Waiting for a tram
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