tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49383493722250718652024-02-19T03:03:05.707-08:00Exploring Amazing ThailandAn outsider's perspective about amazing Thailand through her experiences, observations and explorationsnice Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591329638743652319noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938349372225071865.post-7792551318992727772010-10-24T22:03:00.000-07:002010-11-15T17:28:16.656-08:00Exploring the Royal Pavilion in Phraya Nakhon Cave<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuE2KYM9l_2VjWp7YgRCIWXBK9rgjpafGg8DnbxqGwUMWKW4Ex_A-HllNNjDL0gaXugB61sOAWWFnZgbHbHJjyapFRqHilKckiXZmL-F1lRuDv81Qwp6fkOYxM4HG14l3kbru8O1kAyE5/s1600/IMG_2469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuE2KYM9l_2VjWp7YgRCIWXBK9rgjpafGg8DnbxqGwUMWKW4Ex_A-HllNNjDL0gaXugB61sOAWWFnZgbHbHJjyapFRqHilKckiXZmL-F1lRuDv81Qwp6fkOYxM4HG14l3kbru8O1kAyE5/s400/IMG_2469.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here we go! Filled with excitement to see the Royal Pavilion in the cave, we all couldn't imagine what the journey would be. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjE0I3zp0N9XHS7icq_Jv9wUNU1w_FjHrxGk-xPsP8JoPrI55bgT_S5_d3Yi0HOHovo5_Hvur4NrKHY-7-tKetZ3kFGy1j1aghVhAj0kJAvOQhfdBG4cz2h_5qv3xkKyvKaxG2HF-YAV7_/s1600/IMG_2256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjE0I3zp0N9XHS7icq_Jv9wUNU1w_FjHrxGk-xPsP8JoPrI55bgT_S5_d3Yi0HOHovo5_Hvur4NrKHY-7-tKetZ3kFGy1j1aghVhAj0kJAvOQhfdBG4cz2h_5qv3xkKyvKaxG2HF-YAV7_/s400/IMG_2256.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We started off from the beach to take a boat to take us to the foot of the mountain where Phraya Nakhon Cave is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKcoiniKg9gefsBQYoY0BPBuS81vmitNngwVwqX5OVj0j0294bwmtyzvJq2rPhRufTX3pqr08WKnQuz3nd7vvR8nAr_BhGfh46JDctR12ZxOqDJuHBHs6gW7hic_pR12EkT4hlUTTn0DX/s1600/IMG_2289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKcoiniKg9gefsBQYoY0BPBuS81vmitNngwVwqX5OVj0j0294bwmtyzvJq2rPhRufTX3pqr08WKnQuz3nd7vvR8nAr_BhGfh46JDctR12ZxOqDJuHBHs6gW7hic_pR12EkT4hlUTTn0DX/s320/IMG_2289.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was asked by my colleagues if my two kids were sure they could make it to the top of the mountain where the famous Royal Pavilion in the cave is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAkgEe4fqiGX0VlcoTtOXyTzuqKELRxvdmHFCvzgLT9uu836H15dO88iwq_dRV5dDiJcSqtgNIx6Pw1MhPwu-9aUZkoMTw9WCZ-pu0PPUMU7KyUfaMnEETw1tiAWHvDNILkQ8q8N9IkL-/s1600/IMG_2290.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAkgEe4fqiGX0VlcoTtOXyTzuqKELRxvdmHFCvzgLT9uu836H15dO88iwq_dRV5dDiJcSqtgNIx6Pw1MhPwu-9aUZkoMTw9WCZ-pu0PPUMU7KyUfaMnEETw1tiAWHvDNILkQ8q8N9IkL-/s320/IMG_2290.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tham Phraya Nakhon is a cave high up in the mountains of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park in the coastal province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. We were told that to get there is a real test of stamina and surely not for the faint-hearted or they will give up half-way. But my two kids were strongly determined to take the challenge. And so was I! Shame on me if I wasn't!?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQMoBBpnO8rUasHGS0gpeLxB5xk3LkT2viwkvpqhx_r6QbmDbgh0ILWDmJOxZlRJusAphoZW-AfgS0ih3zhnNthU_WGQoKaViAxEhywQxpjDh2cfP4WhNzd3tZU2nLem5IUp269UBKhaa/s1600/IMG_2308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQMoBBpnO8rUasHGS0gpeLxB5xk3LkT2viwkvpqhx_r6QbmDbgh0ILWDmJOxZlRJusAphoZW-AfgS0ih3zhnNthU_WGQoKaViAxEhywQxpjDh2cfP4WhNzd3tZU2nLem5IUp269UBKhaa/s400/IMG_2308.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> This was how we sustained ourselves - rested for a while midways and drank plenty of water.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktosBm2Vd83Th2mYBenIeHUKcuqSqPGLQ7GOcOgnywIvkYwqyah3GSRPOboPYtZT-oIVL_za0LZwdm3EJizB5eCPFX4wAE92qWu481YrX_NpYVuOewAdxdC0npp2N4SA6laXtJwOgsbMB/s1600/IMG_2363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktosBm2Vd83Th2mYBenIeHUKcuqSqPGLQ7GOcOgnywIvkYwqyah3GSRPOboPYtZT-oIVL_za0LZwdm3EJizB5eCPFX4wAE92qWu481YrX_NpYVuOewAdxdC0npp2N4SA6laXtJwOgsbMB/s320/IMG_2363.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Having a stick helped a lot. My kids told me that in their camping, they've been always instructed to have a stick on mountain climbing. It may ward off snake and help in balancing along the way.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjS0LukcLutffxYFOCCI4X5fNFD4BhFyD6eF3PYTZgf4CeiezL9nJCc3VSJUFVicPWqc1VcZu6_XDAdxJj9e914ZP89lriI_Zf5riMYtAeROV_OhyphenhyphenPqSc4iIsiqU56d81_qdHJee6qKHBw/s1600/IMG_2301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjS0LukcLutffxYFOCCI4X5fNFD4BhFyD6eF3PYTZgf4CeiezL9nJCc3VSJUFVicPWqc1VcZu6_XDAdxJj9e914ZP89lriI_Zf5riMYtAeROV_OhyphenhyphenPqSc4iIsiqU56d81_qdHJee6qKHBw/s400/IMG_2301.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> My son was the youngest among the mountain climbers. He was only 10 then but he would always assist me especially when the trail was very steep and the rocks were so sharp reminding me to be careful. How lucky I am to have such thoughtful son (and daughter, too)! They're a real help when dad isn't around. How could they thought that mom isn't strong? Well, mountaing-climbing has always been fun for me, they never knew as it's the first time we went mountain-climbing together. Such a sweet assurance to have them though!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtKzjX8bTBZWEit4xg81BEUm7z47TTb5NulhNLPCyC6arKXPISI0dyYApYX_UEgVR0VKXFgGmCe6QDNzHsAobv29T6jgJH54pug-vV_QGiHGv9IyIbtKWc27CY8sLOXB_EuLPLA4aTSx1/s1600/IMG_2314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtKzjX8bTBZWEit4xg81BEUm7z47TTb5NulhNLPCyC6arKXPISI0dyYApYX_UEgVR0VKXFgGmCe6QDNzHsAobv29T6jgJH54pug-vV_QGiHGv9IyIbtKWc27CY8sLOXB_EuLPLA4aTSx1/s640/IMG_2314.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>"Take a deep breath, Mom, and look at the beautiful sight," they would both cheer me up. They were worried about my not yet completely healed surgery then. But I'm always a nature-lover. I would never give up! <br />
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hNX12faWsPgP2XkIliL34wUq0p_21mpMXBxBVKC_ZuveC5DJ3VcCl12nDuhrAjN0GnWwVkfOfooFdo75YUBAv-rRsGWPm0ZGIiOAd9n3a8xjboKGspHa4UaqgOPSc17DwC8Z3jlrKm4W/s1600/IMG_2431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hNX12faWsPgP2XkIliL34wUq0p_21mpMXBxBVKC_ZuveC5DJ3VcCl12nDuhrAjN0GnWwVkfOfooFdo75YUBAv-rRsGWPm0ZGIiOAd9n3a8xjboKGspHa4UaqgOPSc17DwC8Z3jlrKm4W/s400/IMG_2431.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>What a truly educational trip it was for my kids! They were both giving me lectures on the rock formations they have seen distinguishing stalactites from stalagmites, etc. - things I learned back when I was at their age until college. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6pDc4HYSfYIS1skqVzdVFQXAu2ZvCzv48v2FrrpZvt-vUNHnDBOuGySu5lsCVTjzh57Z-Z4wG73DBePhw5P0lbCvxJeDron7dytTwpK7vDGgsNCyMIZYQwQQm31bjqjE7YxRzdY6lcqZ/s1600/IMG_2383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6pDc4HYSfYIS1skqVzdVFQXAu2ZvCzv48v2FrrpZvt-vUNHnDBOuGySu5lsCVTjzh57Z-Z4wG73DBePhw5P0lbCvxJeDron7dytTwpK7vDGgsNCyMIZYQwQQm31bjqjE7YxRzdY6lcqZ/s400/IMG_2383.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> And finally, here we are beholding the Royal Pavilion with our own eyes! It was built fot the King Rama III to rest during his visits to this cave. It's an hour climb but it's worth the time and effort especially with such a bonding with my kids. My boy could have reached the destination first but he never left me and his sister behind. Such an assurance of loyalty and this great activity proved my kids' values. With kids like them around, I feel no threat of getting old at all. <br />
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The photo<i> </i>above is taken at the Fisherman's Village in Pranburi, East of Thailand. It's our first time to see thousands of fishing boats docking to unload their catch and preparing for the next long trip over the sea. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYxHUXSiPAOL-pYobzFj4__bBPMxaCJWZ9ibiwpIjacZGevnc_56KQo2CkszjoQ0aEdvXwgW3Kh8gDsy2Kau_7cPtHnWi7oV05Oe3iathw0Vl3hw65W7YDeL7Wo-78r1oOgPhexlBcPiz/s1600/RetreatPranburi2010+603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYxHUXSiPAOL-pYobzFj4__bBPMxaCJWZ9ibiwpIjacZGevnc_56KQo2CkszjoQ0aEdvXwgW3Kh8gDsy2Kau_7cPtHnWi7oV05Oe3iathw0Vl3hw65W7YDeL7Wo-78r1oOgPhexlBcPiz/s400/RetreatPranburi2010+603.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This is the boat that took us to a river trip around the protected mangrove area then to the estuary where the fleets of fishing boats are oared.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are lots of antique rubies displayed close to the library of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in Bangkok, Thailand.<i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3qwcC8mXevvzV-lh89Of5QtkTfrAlJ3CpLWWK3k_qRfRJzTjyDERVqQSb7mR4Zl_q9BJwVMN7Mvs_ZSaxT0lD25oUxIbWZ3kT-1R8jNa3NfkJRYNGl7M2IxKoXlbJnbiTdIYdDj7xdJo/s1600/Songkhran2010+028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3qwcC8mXevvzV-lh89Of5QtkTfrAlJ3CpLWWK3k_qRfRJzTjyDERVqQSb7mR4Zl_q9BJwVMN7Mvs_ZSaxT0lD25oUxIbWZ3kT-1R8jNa3NfkJRYNGl7M2IxKoXlbJnbiTdIYdDj7xdJo/s400/Songkhran2010+028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here are the kids throwing water to each other and to the passersby.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IZtOWi6oJEL7GiaSxnqN6U0VsE1FEl0u6-tn6KXmM4dyNp4exhsj5TJfoSaWnnazrt42gSfANrJZArs8MUHJRk4avY3ohUauBxhLT7sZ0AvMvKB1VQU9vuvQkeNQnorWF3gu38YpLMcc/s1600/Songkhran2010+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IZtOWi6oJEL7GiaSxnqN6U0VsE1FEl0u6-tn6KXmM4dyNp4exhsj5TJfoSaWnnazrt42gSfANrJZArs8MUHJRk4avY3ohUauBxhLT7sZ0AvMvKB1VQU9vuvQkeNQnorWF3gu38YpLMcc/s320/Songkhran2010+005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kids using water guns don't realize that this event wasn't really meant for just having fun as originally conceived. But they're just following the locals who celebrate it this way. For them, it's simply one great way to beat the summer heat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QzbRPeBiwf8_28S8OZcd6u94FV3owqnW9zaNu7BinkURpqgQb5sbqo-RSzRvIcz3dAUNrYppivu9Htx7xrtfFIsetLWvKa-WieRO6AhTs3VrDSdBLgLBGJy5NOr8LQTXyUn8pZ-Cilr9/s1600/Songkhran2010+024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QzbRPeBiwf8_28S8OZcd6u94FV3owqnW9zaNu7BinkURpqgQb5sbqo-RSzRvIcz3dAUNrYppivu9Htx7xrtfFIsetLWvKa-WieRO6AhTs3VrDSdBLgLBGJy5NOr8LQTXyUn8pZ-Cilr9/s640/Songkhran2010+024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Could you imagine a pick-up loaded with large water tumblers for the water splashing war?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtvvC8K5-E6TiN48ZIAf1wo1s_SZCNJGIRys2M3BZtx9s0L6iMXknOr-q5XLDR-_Hq5jrF06fgwZDumKFIAZ1Af0tKaTYU0rqLhW8iAIjmCQXxcJF2QcUZF_tjUHPsD9-hQpKOigfEJII/s1600/Songkhran2010+055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtvvC8K5-E6TiN48ZIAf1wo1s_SZCNJGIRys2M3BZtx9s0L6iMXknOr-q5XLDR-_Hq5jrF06fgwZDumKFIAZ1Af0tKaTYU0rqLhW8iAIjmCQXxcJF2QcUZF_tjUHPsD9-hQpKOigfEJII/s400/Songkhran2010+055.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrXXAhMCDKQRMVbGhTg0fqf_7yNgF69Xc1vrYIhIqCQkmLoVw5ny1Q3l-cBJPLNlRzB517Vl3BQEXI7VTKBDPij4SX4EmCJK8eO6fnvvd6MMOxRNrHht8T-1iYJCiLcNfTLZKy2e6Igpv/s1600/Songkhran2010+051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrXXAhMCDKQRMVbGhTg0fqf_7yNgF69Xc1vrYIhIqCQkmLoVw5ny1Q3l-cBJPLNlRzB517Vl3BQEXI7VTKBDPij4SX4EmCJK8eO6fnvvd6MMOxRNrHht8T-1iYJCiLcNfTLZKy2e6Igpv/s400/Songkhran2010+051.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what my kids enjoyed most. The water they use is cold because ice companies supply blocks of ice for free during this season. April is the hottest month of the year here reaching up to 42 degrees so the cold water splashed on the Songkraners is such a treat. Putting on mentholized powder is also another way to cool down the Songkraners. Here's a video. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">More watery posts <a href="http://waterywednesday.blogspot.com/">here</a> and with reds <a href="http://workofthepoet.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br />
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Hope the Songkhran Festival, the Thai New Year celebration, even if canceled in some places will go on in our area being a bit far from the protesters so that I can post fresh photos here. Definitely, the celebration in Khaosan, famous for tourists, has been canceled as it is close to the protest areas.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://d.yimg.com/ds/badge2.js" badgetype="square">ARTICLEURL</script></div>nice Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591329638743652319noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938349372225071865.post-40086776827089903702010-03-28T22:03:00.000-07:002010-03-29T17:10:22.914-07:00Reclining Buddha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pvd3tOPYw92WHXTFIpX5JOqkruLun87yM7GMl_5OU6c44VWu7Fci8PUnC2mNOnfhU0ZjiTF9dxES-3SW7UqyC854DLgCWoREinCqk3aldJ7fusS7XHpp4Gkn8wjH20UoXrbludbhRaGZ/s1600-h/IMG_2904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoPtt8PCGrMeodQlfQJs6dXMHcqmA6v_IpjVvJGQmjOj0Ah0Mv47TW8EKfjwM8g9mcmRoL1QTF7-KnjoC9JNZ8HM4lNcNDFY9_ApccG3JaocC_bnu4F8hfn5EgCmKJKHKjk3wkHnB_wqv/s1600-h/IMG_2885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoPtt8PCGrMeodQlfQJs6dXMHcqmA6v_IpjVvJGQmjOj0Ah0Mv47TW8EKfjwM8g9mcmRoL1QTF7-KnjoC9JNZ8HM4lNcNDFY9_ApccG3JaocC_bnu4F8hfn5EgCmKJKHKjk3wkHnB_wqv/s640/IMG_2885.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Housed in the oldest temple of Bangkok, the gold plated Reclining Buddha about 46 meters long and 15 meters high illustrates the passing of Buddha into the state of nirvana. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pvd3tOPYw92WHXTFIpX5JOqkruLun87yM7GMl_5OU6c44VWu7Fci8PUnC2mNOnfhU0ZjiTF9dxES-3SW7UqyC854DLgCWoREinCqk3aldJ7fusS7XHpp4Gkn8wjH20UoXrbludbhRaGZ/s1600-h/IMG_2904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pvd3tOPYw92WHXTFIpX5JOqkruLun87yM7GMl_5OU6c44VWu7Fci8PUnC2mNOnfhU0ZjiTF9dxES-3SW7UqyC854DLgCWoREinCqk3aldJ7fusS7XHpp4Gkn8wjH20UoXrbludbhRaGZ/s640/IMG_2904.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a closer look of the head of the Reclining Buddha in Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha Temple) in Bangkok. My ADMU professor, Dr. Carol, wanted to be just the background, LOL. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxCqA4HwoP5zJT169mZ4SBlFqYU2WWS4Tn2St2cAJGAZeyQargDG6HXPg22jL7af0blKk2aGJTgzMe-CiLUBRuhnsacR1DMMsqG8G08I-h-UsXAlpg9SiU3mokflv-Y4kS7oZ0GpgA0m1w/s1600-h/IMG_2882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxCqA4HwoP5zJT169mZ4SBlFqYU2WWS4Tn2St2cAJGAZeyQargDG6HXPg22jL7af0blKk2aGJTgzMe-CiLUBRuhnsacR1DMMsqG8G08I-h-UsXAlpg9SiU3mokflv-Y4kS7oZ0GpgA0m1w/s1600-h/IMG_2882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxCqA4HwoP5zJT169mZ4SBlFqYU2WWS4Tn2St2cAJGAZeyQargDG6HXPg22jL7af0blKk2aGJTgzMe-CiLUBRuhnsacR1DMMsqG8G08I-h-UsXAlpg9SiU3mokflv-Y4kS7oZ0GpgA0m1w/s320/IMG_2882.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another angle. Taking a picture there needs much time as a lot of tourists all want to capture this image.<br />
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According to Wikipedia, Ayutthaya was named after the city of Ayodhya in India, the birthplace of Rama in the Ramayana or Ramakien in Thai. <br />
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What's going on in Thailand? Guess everyone has read it on the net or newspapers and seen it on TV. Here's <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8569483.stm">BBC news</a> with a Youtube video fresh from Bangkok.<br />
The red shirts showing support for the ousted PM Thaksin are donating 1 million cc of blood if Prime Minister Abhisit will step down from his post. If not, they will spill it over the Parliament House to curse him. <br />
For us here, we just wish for peace to reign. If the red side takes over the house, the yellow side might protest again to topple down the leader and vice versa. When will all this vicious cycle of political chaos end?<br />
Let's all pray for lasting peace in Thailand.<br />
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Have you ever tasted any of these crispies? If you visit Thailand, you may try some. They can be found on streets. On the top left is golden brown silkworm. On top right is yellow silkworm larvae. Yes, silkworm that feeds on mulberry leaves. All these are fried crisply and sprinkled with salt and spices. Below (right) is mole cricket caught from rice fields when farmers harrow the soil. Such yummy creepers! (Sorry for the quality of this photo.)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2dkvyorCjx90HyuzaAvxLHRN78WwJy3HapfBG7jWVlUpGpXEtH4xQY_ZAsscPJELhrMcdLi0zVoYs7iv51_bKeNotjSiFTcdYZg4hy61hnPeppT890gKvrC_L4xGS_9tsUW-CTBfu8_N/s1600-h/MangoFloat_InsectFoods+285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2dkvyorCjx90HyuzaAvxLHRN78WwJy3HapfBG7jWVlUpGpXEtH4xQY_ZAsscPJELhrMcdLi0zVoYs7iv51_bKeNotjSiFTcdYZg4hy61hnPeppT890gKvrC_L4xGS_9tsUW-CTBfu8_N/s320/MangoFloat_InsectFoods+285.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Closer view of fried silkworm. Wanna try? Said to be a good source of protein. I'll dare to try it if I'm ready.<br />
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* Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://d.yimg.com/ds/badge2.js" badgetype="square">ARTICLEURL</script></div>nice Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591329638743652319noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938349372225071865.post-58270974498135544272010-03-06T03:07:00.000-08:002010-03-08T22:54:33.611-08:00Suvarnabhumi Airport: The New Pride of Thailand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggikFAGQNq8U9CD6Xsmjven0DJ7tialLpFmq8BEkc-xbM0YkVhW9bXSsjmd_4zOmAYLrI35O2MvJsAPKTbJNSpExDMZr1XPlgpC-OtX89ZgRyOS9Mzr_24w4g3m7QoSsJEhReqZT5p518T/s1600-h/suvarnabhumi+airport.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggikFAGQNq8U9CD6Xsmjven0DJ7tialLpFmq8BEkc-xbM0YkVhW9bXSsjmd_4zOmAYLrI35O2MvJsAPKTbJNSpExDMZr1XPlgpC-OtX89ZgRyOS9Mzr_24w4g3m7QoSsJEhReqZT5p518T/s400/suvarnabhumi+airport.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Do you recognize this architecture? It's Thailand's new symbol - one of the world's busiest and best airports - the Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Also in the photo is a Thai Airways plane, the country's flag carrier. Have you heard of its slogan? "Smooth as silk!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxfWK6HhhNOkggRfiULvKBbl_IKYalinLBtMWSdwiuhwNZ0CeTJ9iZ0WafkJ-NoCeThvFYG5OIYKroWWNYe26kogV2csrMc6aEBlsXt97O28_jPB8xAzt7WbQVJ_Jyq54zVyqOtFfDf69/s1600-h/Suvarnabhumi+airport+082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxfWK6HhhNOkggRfiULvKBbl_IKYalinLBtMWSdwiuhwNZ0CeTJ9iZ0WafkJ-NoCeThvFYG5OIYKroWWNYe26kogV2csrMc6aEBlsXt97O28_jPB8xAzt7WbQVJ_Jyq54zVyqOtFfDf69/s400/Suvarnabhumi+airport+082.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's an island of beautiful orchids and ornamental plants that breaks the monotony of people rushing for their departures. Many people take photos here as the gorgeous orchid blooms are so captivating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_nP-Hi9YdWUpFYLobGzW2ySlGZsfc5zQN34o3epsydC6CXf5aAKDGthX5euEo7lTAPkOh5Y12f4yWp2sbeTmAmb5lInjqTV9XeMxdooJr_94kC_wXMxGLssx17eAmdkk1qJTygi7dJQ7/s1600-h/Suvarnabhumi+airport+070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_nP-Hi9YdWUpFYLobGzW2ySlGZsfc5zQN34o3epsydC6CXf5aAKDGthX5euEo7lTAPkOh5Y12f4yWp2sbeTmAmb5lInjqTV9XeMxdooJr_94kC_wXMxGLssx17eAmdkk1qJTygi7dJQ7/s400/Suvarnabhumi+airport+070.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this purple vanda. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOre81hjXqjPmvZHv-F9qSk161VdZ-nZxhCBGdcwCajyQVsbh34qTVB7o4SMolYXvqXvObMC1VT54VZob-X_MmaoxN5vzouZXGCbbE0iCUl0d-0Qw9XcMDtPi70CjTIVAKmZ9ha_p_mYEe/s1600-h/Suvarnabhumi+airport+077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOre81hjXqjPmvZHv-F9qSk161VdZ-nZxhCBGdcwCajyQVsbh34qTVB7o4SMolYXvqXvObMC1VT54VZob-X_MmaoxN5vzouZXGCbbE0iCUl0d-0Qw9XcMDtPi70CjTIVAKmZ9ha_p_mYEe/s320/Suvarnabhumi+airport+077.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And this. A wonder to me as these leaves are filled with holes designed by nature.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizdVrz2mH1Y06FjRtRGjJuxNTgBUyJ4nwW_uz4Sjm6jbqkzAO7OG6p7HCDcyFFoOr7Ge2HoZUMFw-dghyvzH-R01UoBz7KX26ut6XaaBW1EPdNaA7OsPLQcCTDFJjKFiR0JDWQDE5rpTvO/s320/Suvarnabhumi+airport+087.jpg" width="320" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To be close with nature amidst the deafening noise of engines and swarming people...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4yDvWQ_DjMYsyhvlD0szgtsB3NPj3agXL7ErIxLrTRxLy97nkg5jXHBLfP4n11yjjVKLmg3J9CyYM7MPvDZ48w2mE0aGXFIPXMYpyrDRUAr4aU_BsKyZhSsIavzD-Gt2_F_07PbLStSM/s1600-h/Suvarnabhumi+airport+041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4yDvWQ_DjMYsyhvlD0szgtsB3NPj3agXL7ErIxLrTRxLy97nkg5jXHBLfP4n11yjjVKLmg3J9CyYM7MPvDZ48w2mE0aGXFIPXMYpyrDRUAr4aU_BsKyZhSsIavzD-Gt2_F_07PbLStSM/s400/Suvarnabhumi+airport+041.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here's a shot of the three levels of this gigantic airport.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6gzL-w3soLaiZi-vx8FWZ45yGsXg_cnh9OBXXp5-J-b0Qdzznd8enIVgM5uRTP-zKghYpbxZtkFQlh03gTeHh5IxH0ZFL1p9sH9eIHCG5uY4dCaXQufrfHqyU05B0SWf1CXxnv95afTA/s1600-h/Suvarnabhumi+airport+055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6gzL-w3soLaiZi-vx8FWZ45yGsXg_cnh9OBXXp5-J-b0Qdzznd8enIVgM5uRTP-zKghYpbxZtkFQlh03gTeHh5IxH0ZFL1p9sH9eIHCG5uY4dCaXQufrfHqyU05B0SWf1CXxnv95afTA/s320/Suvarnabhumi+airport+055.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here's something "Thai" at the airport.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtntOZVwqvPZPtpmLOH32CQu0p6GhI7K_M0V0u8LIwmonZtleSXQgdul14blHb9PCIDFKc04CQbKinGbGcEn1NYGNcOBVoLqa1MvdrLv3Et7V7e2IRefwn6BfZjvk3ZYhiGg_5VviiJ_2F/s1600-h/Suvarnabhumi+airport+096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtntOZVwqvPZPtpmLOH32CQu0p6GhI7K_M0V0u8LIwmonZtleSXQgdul14blHb9PCIDFKc04CQbKinGbGcEn1NYGNcOBVoLqa1MvdrLv3Et7V7e2IRefwn6BfZjvk3ZYhiGg_5VviiJ_2F/s400/Suvarnabhumi+airport+096.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In case you haven't taken a picture at one of the symbols of Thailand- magnificent temples- you can take photos in these murals close to the Passport Control area. With it, it may appear that you have really been to Thailand, LOL!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Thanks to Khun Mo of the School of Architecture of KMUTT for taking the first photo for me on our flight from Bangkok to Chiangmai.</i></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Check out more Scenic Sunday posts <a href="http://scenicsunday.blogspot.com/">here</a>.</div><a href="http://scenicsunday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Scenic Sunday" border="0" src="http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn17/aishaholley/DSCF3855-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://d.yimg.com/ds/badge2.js" badgetype="square">ARTICLEURL</script></div>nice Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591329638743652319noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938349372225071865.post-73184386817129205782010-03-02T23:36:00.000-08:002010-03-03T04:22:16.251-08:00Varieties of Waterlilies and Lotus in Thailand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_Yi9PZziFxFBY4ZZcx92-nrRBgoaLPM7e-OOItCfrohgdwEVw6Bu5v-0vQSh-KdGHN20slSiUsFrMJ12WOv2g_gOzi5VFp4vZzTjjXx92cqIwWBX6B6fGS6mmVo2X6fchZD8VUCIe9_m/s1600-h/MangoFloat_InsectFoods+090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_Yi9PZziFxFBY4ZZcx92-nrRBgoaLPM7e-OOItCfrohgdwEVw6Bu5v-0vQSh-KdGHN20slSiUsFrMJ12WOv2g_gOzi5VFp4vZzTjjXx92cqIwWBX6B6fGS6mmVo2X6fchZD8VUCIe9_m/s640/MangoFloat_InsectFoods+090.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> White waterlilies are so rare.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfXKAZKbHC6ahjhu94doHfmY_C9jOwAZsxL_2oV5ZejuZNnZHmmUw-zzQGkm31Cqu4pmyPT2rjAhKeRSDdmOh6D1MoP7aTgLjq1u5Td3oPhMc6UhJoaTWNvZmgZRf4ekEBQ71bpK81r9V/s1600-h/MangoFloat_InsectFoods+062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfXKAZKbHC6ahjhu94doHfmY_C9jOwAZsxL_2oV5ZejuZNnZHmmUw-zzQGkm31Cqu4pmyPT2rjAhKeRSDdmOh6D1MoP7aTgLjq1u5Td3oPhMc6UhJoaTWNvZmgZRf4ekEBQ71bpK81r9V/s400/MangoFloat_InsectFoods+062.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here's a different variety - purple pink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEv68X_AGpIx_MjYULnHCR4BbZ9V1IjmvjLrD1nvVtdFdMv94KcpLpl7mJmoXTlH0QLzs4rm4O1K0vyTGi4glAvnfLpZN6Gh0PToAKFdZsd4y57vbk__EuazdSrTdC5pSGP8LpYuj1fbn/s1600-h/Suanthon+Pix+Nov8-09+111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEv68X_AGpIx_MjYULnHCR4BbZ9V1IjmvjLrD1nvVtdFdMv94KcpLpl7mJmoXTlH0QLzs4rm4O1K0vyTGi4glAvnfLpZN6Gh0PToAKFdZsd4y57vbk__EuazdSrTdC5pSGP8LpYuj1fbn/s400/Suanthon+Pix+Nov8-09+111.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the most common - deep pink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIyTArSgWlaz2TxhhXgbud3etcrj9L7mhYF6CWToYk3NIW52eqLJJRJZh_EFn0Ts9mBWJy3avfVX43ZR6XqKVAchaRFIGQWKrdiFQCxSeBh3VAD41PR6kA-a4lT2uaZiZDnRVmgwJRHzL/s1600-h/Lotus_Lilies+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIyTArSgWlaz2TxhhXgbud3etcrj9L7mhYF6CWToYk3NIW52eqLJJRJZh_EFn0Ts9mBWJy3avfVX43ZR6XqKVAchaRFIGQWKrdiFQCxSeBh3VAD41PR6kA-a4lT2uaZiZDnRVmgwJRHzL/s400/Lotus_Lilies+003.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pink waterlily blossom amidst azollas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqD8CLObZA_eg-tn27AtjiDnJ99MuvD4PjWnltEh80tdn1VGrtFuxk_ZKV9gC6qY_5rm3WtNfGLd11SGnT5EALzBMk6W5BG_hwsxr0ReU1A0j4wh05n3a1iY1IOijCWBc8S_gjWbZx0ba/s1600-h/Lotus_Lilies+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqD8CLObZA_eg-tn27AtjiDnJ99MuvD4PjWnltEh80tdn1VGrtFuxk_ZKV9gC6qY_5rm3WtNfGLd11SGnT5EALzBMk6W5BG_hwsxr0ReU1A0j4wh05n3a1iY1IOijCWBc8S_gjWbZx0ba/s400/Lotus_Lilies+005.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellow is also rare.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgHq_SChXI3xruvzOVNFPEeyomjux9t71UVz82Xl8J2qVQcvxUeC6RGN9IDK3Pl1ocY28lI2MOzvvEGw_dsWGGby9DoHNK90luX83usV3sVjhb7bHBF5sLgMp4f40s6EXtG2xqoN5CB-d/s1600-h/IMG_7803.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgHq_SChXI3xruvzOVNFPEeyomjux9t71UVz82Xl8J2qVQcvxUeC6RGN9IDK3Pl1ocY28lI2MOzvvEGw_dsWGGby9DoHNK90luX83usV3sVjhb7bHBF5sLgMp4f40s6EXtG2xqoN5CB-d/s400/IMG_7803.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Insects are attracted to these beautiful flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmUfrxloTQlg0vA03m6IjP-8b1m-gB_Znzj_iZhtjgcZfnBlqWrGqInWS9nnUJxm9UWfPOcfREP0c_rs_i4le9dLbLSFnKR8vGUNad9h89CoH3dSyv5m2ihA0tA-57WOdQqqkwkok8kis/s1600-h/Lotus_Lilies+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmUfrxloTQlg0vA03m6IjP-8b1m-gB_Znzj_iZhtjgcZfnBlqWrGqInWS9nnUJxm9UWfPOcfREP0c_rs_i4le9dLbLSFnKR8vGUNad9h89CoH3dSyv5m2ihA0tA-57WOdQqqkwkok8kis/s400/Lotus_Lilies+007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this one is unique, too - purple.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRqqJsERUY1vmGj2I41ayqSIZL85I0UCVkfxPQ3T3nl0bFbAd2QGrT1EG6R99t5yYaWXnkhAbQQFm14ZkcJUhmfSeiHoFhVFiLvhTzdr426uH91S1H_p8Usll0Gqqkw0GI-pPOHBDORfQ/s1600-h/Lotus_Lilies+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRqqJsERUY1vmGj2I41ayqSIZL85I0UCVkfxPQ3T3nl0bFbAd2QGrT1EG6R99t5yYaWXnkhAbQQFm14ZkcJUhmfSeiHoFhVFiLvhTzdr426uH91S1H_p8Usll0Gqqkw0GI-pPOHBDORfQ/s640/Lotus_Lilies+008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this variety of multi-layer pink lotus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-LlcDPxH9OwdxbQKsHTFFEnU6uQ3AAgacLfz5qfhGmWsTFCkl07MvXrEIkVQ9SDBYE43lq58WKu2uxtVMG2lOaJCDX0E6eOTIMJSBsC2rJIU1yC3IL1D0z5dW1DxWRwnuoc1lU31-HJD4/s1600-h/Lotus_Lilies+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-LlcDPxH9OwdxbQKsHTFFEnU6uQ3AAgacLfz5qfhGmWsTFCkl07MvXrEIkVQ9SDBYE43lq58WKu2uxtVMG2lOaJCDX0E6eOTIMJSBsC2rJIU1yC3IL1D0z5dW1DxWRwnuoc1lU31-HJD4/s400/Lotus_Lilies+010.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Multi-layer white lotus with green accent</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatG8NdQQtymUr99uTO90kSgJ4JtZz53bTIpGuNzCtMCEWBOk7d5G467OhDue1r0UAh1kUI2hBQAf50cBwKryqWX3q_WVujKMs3duj9Lgi6cTs7Rh89i9sXTI5BoKFnr1CZ3E60OY8J9nK/s1600-h/Lotus_Lilies+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatG8NdQQtymUr99uTO90kSgJ4JtZz53bTIpGuNzCtMCEWBOk7d5G467OhDue1r0UAh1kUI2hBQAf50cBwKryqWX3q_WVujKMs3duj9Lgi6cTs7Rh89i9sXTI5BoKFnr1CZ3E60OY8J9nK/s400/Lotus_Lilies+002.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a single layer white lotus with blossom about to open. This variety has pink color as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1JSrJJV1jYm8MPNVO5CjEIS0-7me9RFsRy2_MTKTqEuMNvgx0ObJzy5v6BwXX4NpqqSJTPOX9U_umUk1wj3xnsJqrdAVVZ6ZJquWGkN4P-3qjkqvNB1lqTRTMmhf9hg6b1mjxhteoNFk/s1600-h/Lotus_Lilies+012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1JSrJJV1jYm8MPNVO5CjEIS0-7me9RFsRy2_MTKTqEuMNvgx0ObJzy5v6BwXX4NpqqSJTPOX9U_umUk1wj3xnsJqrdAVVZ6ZJquWGkN4P-3qjkqvNB1lqTRTMmhf9hg6b1mjxhteoNFk/s400/Lotus_Lilies+012.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a lotus blossom used as offering for Buddhist religious ceremonies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5X4xeOQyokhpItLuNcnO6BPx5Ct3x76CbYIb_POSiBAx9wwtlwJuhWuTlUkR46-lfglEhB2EyZg3SaU0GparUHgpuwf7eIjdef0xWdKY8F9CuDH7R-fZ7DHoSY8Klyhjg4sxXvR-lwuZ/s1600-h/Lotus_Lilies+045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5X4xeOQyokhpItLuNcnO6BPx5Ct3x76CbYIb_POSiBAx9wwtlwJuhWuTlUkR46-lfglEhB2EyZg3SaU0GparUHgpuwf7eIjdef0xWdKY8F9CuDH7R-fZ7DHoSY8Klyhjg4sxXvR-lwuZ/s400/Lotus_Lilies+045.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a digital macro shot of white lotus with yellow seed head. This seed head becomes green when mature like the one at the back of this lovely flower. It is also used for flower arrangements and for offering. Its seeds are edible. The stalk or rhizome of lotus is also eaten in Thailand and different parts of the world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Check out more interesting Ruby Tuesday posts <a href="http://workofthepoet.blogspot.com/">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7-hwCoPHGPw8_piJcVihYwt4Fho1l4v2TofANFQXKCWhcJlpSXJiLtCWeODWbz0nDhTZZ5kAvNlzBlblekyDOdiQzVt1cONpAuuw0t4F_SzbMc5wJw_RJ4Og7rXpJsL7nzf-c6APfkk7/s1600-h/rubytuesdayredshoesheaderNEW2+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7-hwCoPHGPw8_piJcVihYwt4Fho1l4v2TofANFQXKCWhcJlpSXJiLtCWeODWbz0nDhTZZ5kAvNlzBlblekyDOdiQzVt1cONpAuuw0t4F_SzbMc5wJw_RJ4Og7rXpJsL7nzf-c6APfkk7/s320/rubytuesdayredshoesheaderNEW2+copy.jpg" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://d.yimg.com/ds/badge2.js" badgetype="square">ARTICLEURL</script></div>nice Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591329638743652319noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938349372225071865.post-1696569260484010012010-02-16T22:47:00.000-08:002010-02-17T02:27:49.703-08:00Unwinding at Bangsaen Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUCZGsBlwwSy1469oFvtzAJAO0FE2bwHX6kf1A3LO5_Ly29ZLaLNwXkv54MzqKfMkU1XTlKEZIwFUwBgY4_Rjlxy5L0-c9OIUj58uBHQ0-XoQv_D04_rCD5JY6SrY7DPYFHtHVoX58-AYu/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUCZGsBlwwSy1469oFvtzAJAO0FE2bwHX6kf1A3LO5_Ly29ZLaLNwXkv54MzqKfMkU1XTlKEZIwFUwBgY4_Rjlxy5L0-c9OIUj58uBHQ0-XoQv_D04_rCD5JY6SrY7DPYFHtHVoX58-AYu/s640/WalkingStreetPattaya+063.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's summer time and going to the beach is one of the loved activities. Bangsaen Beach in Chonburi Province, just a two-hour ride from Bangkok, is one of the favorite destinations here in Thailand not only in summer but whole year round.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkI89P3xNToqjeHGwleXxNOpcMcqeh3Nm_A15C5NukQW9dwomcXbl2_F2MA-7yyFONQUSLwPXWCAsppKflTk5cUTLpgrQYWxCbILR86FgH3OcgWFEQzAInMH0GLuJfh4JwOsufhFAZB7ry/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+066.jpg" width="400" /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkI89P3xNToqjeHGwleXxNOpcMcqeh3Nm_A15C5NukQW9dwomcXbl2_F2MA-7yyFONQUSLwPXWCAsppKflTk5cUTLpgrQYWxCbILR86FgH3OcgWFEQzAInMH0GLuJfh4JwOsufhFAZB7ry/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a great bonding time for this couple simply relaxing at the beach with their folding chair and bed! Guess what time of the day it is from the shadow? Mid-day. Lovers at mid-day with latte and nuts to share with each other while lazily gazing at the vast ocean and boundless horizon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAWaajfTtzUnx_LrRlCiHPROCH389mob4mzpsGVGk2H5VmzL7WkbwOzXxQBNhTlDS5cF71zqeH9GI14BmWh1Oai5RG5d1cA7AQ-qcDsy1VLtidsd3bcpuBZeuuivB3g7_RVe-QSuJagUq/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAWaajfTtzUnx_LrRlCiHPROCH389mob4mzpsGVGk2H5VmzL7WkbwOzXxQBNhTlDS5cF71zqeH9GI14BmWh1Oai5RG5d1cA7AQ-qcDsy1VLtidsd3bcpuBZeuuivB3g7_RVe-QSuJagUq/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+071.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of umbrella cottages but they prefer their own shade under the coconut tree. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visit more Watery Wednesday entries <a href="http://waterywednesday.blogspot.com/">here</a>.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://d.yimg.com/ds/badge2.js" badgetype="square">ARTICLEURL</script></div>nice Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591329638743652319noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938349372225071865.post-87173770590509054562010-02-15T21:14:00.000-08:002010-02-27T22:41:46.753-08:00Thailand's Hottest Red Light Zone - Walking Street in Pattaya<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHIfGIwj7xJ075TUIJf9AYq_vDtfn22E8cFqaTwpE_Sd2ghkdMJRej3knFjAjY4-AcLrAnucMMx-RAN5kDFz5NCGoSJ9l01QbRRt87QsYIl0y3dGWXsX8GKqX8BTyAB0D2g6_m_z73ki_/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHIfGIwj7xJ075TUIJf9AYq_vDtfn22E8cFqaTwpE_Sd2ghkdMJRej3knFjAjY4-AcLrAnucMMx-RAN5kDFz5NCGoSJ9l01QbRRt87QsYIl0y3dGWXsX8GKqX8BTyAB0D2g6_m_z73ki_/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+177.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>"You've never been to Bangkok if you did not visit Patpong", so they say. And "you've not been to Thailand if you did not see the Walking Street of Pattaya". What's really in there? I was curious so hubby and I went there 3 years ago to take a look and just last week, I went there again after an out-of-town duty - for the sake of blogging. I can't hang around and seem to breathe in such a crowded and noisy place. What's in this street that tourists of all kinds even retired <i>farangs</i> (foreigners) love to stay in this famous red light city, Pattaya? Is it true that it's mainly because of the allurements on Walking Street as people say? I asked some <i>farangs</i> there and they say "yes". Scroll down. Will you have fun in such a place?<br />
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And cheap draft beer...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-kGYaBgqj8q_ED2H92awy1T4wpfl5iLGTEubMAek-QwuXr8a6_zkxTOMJndX32KvJ6Y50EphxBeMIcimdh3GXq2R9NlI6UpCwNIEo4G33FDXCKzAZ5HCReIM8FoL2LVX-SbAra_fISZM/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-kGYaBgqj8q_ED2H92awy1T4wpfl5iLGTEubMAek-QwuXr8a6_zkxTOMJndX32KvJ6Y50EphxBeMIcimdh3GXq2R9NlI6UpCwNIEo4G33FDXCKzAZ5HCReIM8FoL2LVX-SbAra_fISZM/s320/WalkingStreetPattaya+190.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheaper draft beer than at Lollipop's with young promo girls</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlw9R4qxnFtIavO5khPZm5YhCRWLtsEH1n5BTS9KnuMXxADZxUGWYVywMCAr6POg_jZC2JjOhfjCYV1PZXbZBvGpWj7eR88J_LIsPk356W-kggnoqaOTaEASaZV6faEvVH2PciylN-3nYm/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlw9R4qxnFtIavO5khPZm5YhCRWLtsEH1n5BTS9KnuMXxADZxUGWYVywMCAr6POg_jZC2JjOhfjCYV1PZXbZBvGpWj7eR88J_LIsPk356W-kggnoqaOTaEASaZV6faEvVH2PciylN-3nYm/s320/WalkingStreetPattaya+230.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">50% off massage and what else?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQJ9RIk_6NVL381LhHEK9o3mSDRqnLUlZXyz7lMXzPMFYJMAbesT8ieKK6LMN4tCvEn0ylShHGK6VTNM4MzEXYkYqQhTxwXayQPkjuYTPHQ6uajytWcaOoSnxCX3SShvcg7wMtBRZ5ph6/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQJ9RIk_6NVL381LhHEK9o3mSDRqnLUlZXyz7lMXzPMFYJMAbesT8ieKK6LMN4tCvEn0ylShHGK6VTNM4MzEXYkYqQhTxwXayQPkjuYTPHQ6uajytWcaOoSnxCX3SShvcg7wMtBRZ5ph6/s320/WalkingStreetPattaya+248.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The cheapest draft beer on promo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89mHTIp0U_zDQtCVgRUYdt2VVagoEuRDiE4RFJF8C7Hn94ZbIp4v3JBtymtjK7bXClpj01qhzvBaTqDrNDJydwpci5Pm0tydPj34nPIP6cVKzUsAh_kErLhnCMdjVSUA_5uDJQqFBt1QU/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89mHTIp0U_zDQtCVgRUYdt2VVagoEuRDiE4RFJF8C7Hn94ZbIp4v3JBtymtjK7bXClpj01qhzvBaTqDrNDJydwpci5Pm0tydPj34nPIP6cVKzUsAh_kErLhnCMdjVSUA_5uDJQqFBt1QU/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">All kinds of entertainment there is</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0n3V10z3KlLEo9AAC0pYnnteHoyeVb0skFLuc7upOiwWisUrrMRJJIlwSThdLhbYIJ1AavZjwoeGraJX3RBMg-preIbM_5S9wbsJBKD2e_MBG2X0pbzeCa14osEBCPtipuDsWLPm2hSY/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0n3V10z3KlLEo9AAC0pYnnteHoyeVb0skFLuc7upOiwWisUrrMRJJIlwSThdLhbYIJ1AavZjwoeGraJX3RBMg-preIbM_5S9wbsJBKD2e_MBG2X0pbzeCa14osEBCPtipuDsWLPm2hSY/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+251.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Angelwitch?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-CCpo0lMkT-wZ6QBGTlP_r81PbUIBA9YptwhTTwIAeVZdqeQwJPxpIOLEa7rD5JXk4m0tyOdMTj4oFJ_TCF08tSquJ4LwPWcvxFZipedU7es56hLgZ1fyXyczG-OZAv-T9boOiSK5dhS8/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-CCpo0lMkT-wZ6QBGTlP_r81PbUIBA9YptwhTTwIAeVZdqeQwJPxpIOLEa7rD5JXk4m0tyOdMTj4oFJ_TCF08tSquJ4LwPWcvxFZipedU7es56hLgZ1fyXyczG-OZAv-T9boOiSK5dhS8/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+250.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or Lucifer? What do you think these names suggest?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Eu_cRaOXgd6P1eWV3BZcPgYwTZ6x7MwzrMssexop0ZAw70nCgOUNCYi__x6ohGR21qCDMfH4lqVCuSmeXD2HLdO-x8B_iVeCGzzkLDnnjNkc7XwuKs7kBXubBVeOkYaBj86aekTlNQGn/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Eu_cRaOXgd6P1eWV3BZcPgYwTZ6x7MwzrMssexop0ZAw70nCgOUNCYi__x6ohGR21qCDMfH4lqVCuSmeXD2HLdO-x8B_iVeCGzzkLDnnjNkc7XwuKs7kBXubBVeOkYaBj86aekTlNQGn/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+223.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKYHIJKZcvfFmfTE89yooCp8TaTwnT7_hY7UzwsV1u_O721bLaz73R_chtZylKv3-mU8cyTobjjjq4iYGQgIktslH_QhkQt65pLQbZDOLKEnIjLqNqL-Qj9NUIbi6W2ZtrDficcczMsJu/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wanna try smoking from a water pipe?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-oIWDoTcPZs4_W4ygivOVQikFXHvB_kuHSAsvL247hzl9n7i4rRO3GnIW96m1Mq_1QKcI9tq6jklZBSQZgzY-1MQ8FD-ot5rE3JaoYCKHHPfNhR2FafrshFFfKWqVSVltynXRko2eI_6/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-oIWDoTcPZs4_W4ygivOVQikFXHvB_kuHSAsvL247hzl9n7i4rRO3GnIW96m1Mq_1QKcI9tq6jklZBSQZgzY-1MQ8FD-ot5rE3JaoYCKHHPfNhR2FafrshFFfKWqVSVltynXRko2eI_6/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+228.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKYHIJKZcvfFmfTE89yooCp8TaTwnT7_hY7UzwsV1u_O721bLaz73R_chtZylKv3-mU8cyTobjjjq4iYGQgIktslH_QhkQt65pLQbZDOLKEnIjLqNqL-Qj9NUIbi6W2ZtrDficcczMsJu/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">They're enjoying the large water pipe for smoking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKYHIJKZcvfFmfTE89yooCp8TaTwnT7_hY7UzwsV1u_O721bLaz73R_chtZylKv3-mU8cyTobjjjq4iYGQgIktslH_QhkQt65pLQbZDOLKEnIjLqNqL-Qj9NUIbi6W2ZtrDficcczMsJu/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKYHIJKZcvfFmfTE89yooCp8TaTwnT7_hY7UzwsV1u_O721bLaz73R_chtZylKv3-mU8cyTobjjjq4iYGQgIktslH_QhkQt65pLQbZDOLKEnIjLqNqL-Qj9NUIbi6W2ZtrDficcczMsJu/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+232.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKYHIJKZcvfFmfTE89yooCp8TaTwnT7_hY7UzwsV1u_O721bLaz73R_chtZylKv3-mU8cyTobjjjq4iYGQgIktslH_QhkQt65pLQbZDOLKEnIjLqNqL-Qj9NUIbi6W2ZtrDficcczMsJu/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't tell mama I'm here...<br />
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This is just another side of Thailand and I don't really believe that you haven't been to Thailand if you haven't visited this place. There's a lot more interesting places here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See more interesting and wholesome reds at <a href="http://workofthepoet.blogspot.com/">Mary's place</a>.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://d.yimg.com/ds/badge2.js" badgetype="square">ARTICLEURL</script></div>nice Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591329638743652319noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938349372225071865.post-76078332729096952582010-02-08T06:16:00.000-08:002010-02-08T06:16:38.038-08:00Chinese New Year on Valentine's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPpar4WqNwWWBE8P6Rh6-YvurXbeq5IJMC2GfoxmjjzS4GJof7CapGeVfzFpDg54bwahBy9cE5npLJlQ83-b-ZrBOodKblaBhE6UJkIFSE98tXu-edDCyqgr60H40_4_ETf1apKcjZdBk/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPpar4WqNwWWBE8P6Rh6-YvurXbeq5IJMC2GfoxmjjzS4GJof7CapGeVfzFpDg54bwahBy9cE5npLJlQ83-b-ZrBOodKblaBhE6UJkIFSE98tXu-edDCyqgr60H40_4_ETf1apKcjZdBk/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+145.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Valentine and Chinese New Year chandeliers at Central Rama 2, Bangkok</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbuKiGMwxTIbSJ6uoxvrEY0atgQ7vQ9kJ3oN4fkBLHGMrWPiZJ-o6t_ZYahxuBYka8m-hqPKAlBy8E7bEcJXQ8dwtM7AKk3zO7wXTL48ArqXDcdy6SIvq9YpX9QpGJUjNhOTIhQAWZ86_/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbuKiGMwxTIbSJ6uoxvrEY0atgQ7vQ9kJ3oN4fkBLHGMrWPiZJ-o6t_ZYahxuBYka8m-hqPKAlBy8E7bEcJXQ8dwtM7AKk3zO7wXTL48ArqXDcdy6SIvq9YpX9QpGJUjNhOTIhQAWZ86_/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chinese New Year this year, the Year of the Tiger, falls on Valentine's Day so many Thai-Chinese have a dual celebration with lots of reds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9LOR-hYaDx627ebkM08WE61bIykUs6tjObxiJ-uEZjkREolwhyrVeBlfhcuYdB-Q7SyQqMwKYFOQ-5rDYIIzKAlVoGoHB1QVCZSU-UckRXIQOL1Ocnje5DOsCR1U3jS_fkUo5TkQwfIL/s1600-h/WalkingStreetPattaya+027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9LOR-hYaDx627ebkM08WE61bIykUs6tjObxiJ-uEZjkREolwhyrVeBlfhcuYdB-Q7SyQqMwKYFOQ-5rDYIIzKAlVoGoHB1QVCZSU-UckRXIQOL1Ocnje5DOsCR1U3jS_fkUo5TkQwfIL/s400/WalkingStreetPattaya+027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"> I was in Pattaya last week and I found out that Central Festival has the same motiff.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="color: blue;">On our family walk at the park yesterday, I fortunately stumbled upon this very interesting sight I had really wished to see.This 7-year old Thai girl in yellow shirt that says "I love the King" is praying for the turtle before she would release it into the pond at the park. As I mentioned in my <a href="http://iexplorethailand.blogspot.com/2010/01/turtle-as-symbol-of-long-life.html">previous post</a> that turtle is a symbol of long life here in Thailand, this girl is being led by her dad to say a prayer for good health, accident-free and long life for their family after the dad met an accident.<br />
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</div><div style="color: blue;">Do you notice the bruises on the dad's arm and leg? He was spared from a vehicle accident so they come to offer a turtle at the pond.<br />
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</div><div style="color: blue;">Not only did they offer turtle but also golden eels for their ancestors. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; text-align: center;">I was good only at capturing these pictures but I could not dare to hold these slimy snake-like creatures.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; text-align: center;"> She's now releasing the eels one by one into the water.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; text-align: left;">Have you seen turtles as big as the size of a car's tire? Here in Thailand, you can see them in the ponds, swamps, lakes or canals anywhere. Animals are highly respected here so they grow really old until they just die especially turtle which is believed to be the symbol of long life. Scientifically, turtles and tortoises can live up to 150 years. So some Thais do the merit by buying small turtle to release into the pond or any body of water where it can survive for long years as they believe that it will bless them with long life by doing so in return. <br />
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</div><div style="color: blue;">My kids took these photos at Dusit Zoo close to the King's Palace in Bangkok.<br />
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</div><div style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">I got the chance to see this spectacular exhibition of the craft, "Head", by India's famous artist G. Ravinder Reddy at Central World and Zen Department Store at downtown Bangkok last month. This work is in honor of the 80th birthday of the longest reigning monarch in the world, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on December 5, 2007. The display lasts for over a month so it's still there as it stands around the fabulous Christmas decors such as the towering Christmas tree that stands as high as the mall building itself.<br />
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</div>My Thai friend, Khun Moo, took this sunset views from the plane on our way back to Bangkok from Chiangmai. <br />
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</div>The summer of 2008 was one of our family's best family experiences. Aside from our country-hopping from Thailand to Malaysia then Singapore, we got invited by a Thai friend at her hometown in Trat, the easternmost province at the border of Cambodia, about 400 kilometers from Bangkok. In Thai culture, guests are never invited to a Thai house or family unless they are so close with one another. So I felt so surprised and honored that I and my family got this very rare opportunity. And look, we had a real experience of a traditional Thai house! Believe me, one teak wood post alone costs about 500,000 baht (about US$15,000.). So count the posts of the entire big house. Every piece of furniture of this magnificent house is exquisitely made from the very rare and expensive teak as well.<br />
Trat serves as a major producer of fruits in Thailand. So we enjoyed our hosts' own farm harvests. Who could resist the finger licking fruit? It's the fruit that smells like hell but tastes like heaven. Guess what it is? durian! And theirs is a rare variety. Oh, it's so creamy and sweet! The whole family enjoyed picking rambutans, longgans and lanzones from their hundreds of acres of fruit trees. They also have the green sweet mango so famous in Thailand.<br />
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</div> What surprised my kids most is the very vast farm of cashews. They knew cashew-nut as they're both monsters of it but they'd never seen cashew fruit tree before. They could not believe that Auntie Ying, an only child, owns all those 5 wide farms we visited. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Cashew tree</i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My friend Ying's dad is showing my son how rubber sap is collected from the tapped rubber tree before it is made into a tire. <br />
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</div><i> </i>Trat also offers delightful scenery and a tranquil hideout for nature-lovers.On our third day there, the last day of Songkhran Festival, our gracious hosts took us to a beach at the border of Cambodia. To our excitement, we all walked around the very fine white sand beach before we finally dipped ourselves into the pristine water.<br />
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</div>Our generous hosts also took us around Koh Chang where we had the chance to view the beautiful sunset. Then finally, they toured us around the area's Nature Park.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sunset at Koh Chang (Elephant Island, Trat)</i><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The trip was long, about 6 hour-ride, but the great experience and unsurpassed hospitality was more than worth it. We got back to Bangkok soooooo refreshed and filled with memories to cherish! <br />
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