Chiang Mai...Day 3

Had an easy day today. Got a Sawngthaew (pick-up truck with 2 benches in the back) 16km up the mountian to Doi Suthep. We walked up the 307 steps to the top where there is a beautiful temple and amazing views of Chiang Mai. In one of the temples we were blessed by a monk with holy water and the monk's assistant (monks can't touch women) tied a white bracelet around our left wrists for good luck. An elephant carrying a relic of Buddha picked the site and there is an amazing gold stupa there with 5 tiered umbrellas. It is one of the holiest temples in the North.