Chiang Mai (Chiengmai or Chiangmai) is the largest city in Northern Thailand, 700 kilometers north of the capital, Bangkok. It can be reached by train (I will write a separate post on how to get there from Bangkok)  or plane from the capital. The last time I travelled to Chiang Mai was in August 2013 where they were celebrating the International Lantern Festival around the city to celebrate the birthday of Queen Sirikit. Major lantern installations were seen around the city and at the Tha Pae Gate. Famous world landmarks were also featured.

This lantern festival is separate and different from Yi Peng, the Festival of Lights celebrated around Thailand with Loi Krathongs (lotus-shaped receptacles) released on water to bring luck and fulfill wishes. Yi Peng happens every November.

Taken on January 23, 2011 along Katipunan Avenue.

At a neighbor's garden in Davao, taken January 5, 2011.

Taken while inside the taxi on December 16, 2010.

Just like the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, located in Dubai, I will reach for the sky this 2011. It shall happen.

Taken on December 16, 2010 when I went to the 7th Dubai International Film Festival.

...Or grow old.