A few photos from Chiang Mai
Here are some highlights from our time in Chiang Mai!
Trekking in the Northern Highlands
The group spent a day hiking in the region around Chiang Mai to explore a nearby waterfall and a small hill tribe village of the Karen people. Our terrain changed as we climbed in elevation, both due to the landscape and the weather, and the…
The Elephant Nature Park
As the role of elephants in the Thai economy and culture has evolved in recent decades, a number of elephant camps and centers have been created to accommodate these creatures as their livelihoods have disappeared. Elephants were once heavily used in the logging industry for transportation,…
Chiang Mai
Sawat dee krap! Our adventures in Thailand continue — our students have bonded as a group, everyone is diving wholly into Thai culture, and we’re all having an unforgettable time! During our time in Chiang Mai, we spent a day in the mountainous jungles around…
Greetings from Chiang Mai!
Greetings from Chiang Mai! After our long journey we finally touched down in Thailand and were welcomed with open arms by the De Wiang Kum Kam guest house staff. The owner, Teeraphan, has made us feel immediately at home in our new surroundings. In Teeraphan’s…
The group has arrived
We’ve received word from the leaders that the group has arrived in Thailand.
Countdown to Thailand!
Hello all and sawat dee krapp! Anna and Ryan here, your trip leaders. We’re coming up on the end of June already and the anticipation for our upcoming trip to Thailand is staring to boil over! In just over two weeks, we’ll be in Chiang…
Welcome!
Welcome to Putney! This blog is where friends and family can follow along on the group’s adventures through periodic updates, photos, and stories from our leaders and students in the field. While we hope for a blog update once or twice each week, internet access…