((( 🇨🇦 Condie Wildlife Refuge SASKATCHEWAN 🇨🇦

It’s been over 3 months since my return from Asia. Back to reality includes planning and saving for future adventures. I do manage a few excursions in Saskatchewan where I live. One place I visit regularly is Condie Wildlife Refuge. From Tourism Saskatchewan: “This nature refuge has a small lake, picnic area and 4 km of nature trails. Wild roses, gallardia, western red lilies and other wildflowers may be viewed in season” Those that know me know I take mostly nature photos so that is mostly what you’ll see here.

🧳🇨🇦🧳 MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan, Canada - April 16, 2019 - Spring trip through the past

Back in Canada and a day trip to Moose Jaw with a friend. Exploring the past. My friend (born in Moose Jaw) and I sought out what remains of the former Wild Animal Park as well as a few other places in Moose Jaw. Stark spring landscape but still interesting.

The gate post at the entrance. Once a vibrant animal park that residents took pride in. First opened in 1929, it initially featured North American wildlife such as bison, bears and wolves and later exotics such as lions. Closed in 1995, the City of Moose Jaw is proposing a name change and repurpose. Tatawaw Park would be the new name and recreational use the new game. 

Graffiti covered structures

What is left of the lion enclosure area


Old weathered painted fire hydrant 

Moose Jaw River and Kingsway Park 

Stark spring landscape

Emerging spring Mourning Cloak Butterfly 

Lichen encrusted branch

CN and CP railway bird houses Wakamow Park (River Park for those that remember)

St Andrews Church neo-gothic spire

Train theme sculpture Crescent Park

Memorabilia inspired interior Rosie’s on River Street. Great food!

I hope to post more photo-inspired trips to Moose Jaw!

🧳🇹🇭🧳 BANGKOK, THAILAND - April 7, 2019 - Icon Siam Revisited

On my last full day here, I had a few things to get and as my camera battery ran out last time, I went for a return visit to Icon Siam. Glad I did.

Like all places, not every nook and cranny is pretty

Back to this mega mall 

The place is like an art gallery 

Floating Market here and dressed in colourful shirts for the water festival Songkran

One of the stunning views from the huge terrace outside the Apple Store 

It is the Year of the Pig after all

Through the window of the Porsche dealership

And Pad Thai from the newest branch at Icon Siam of the restaurant selling the reputed best in Bangkok

And back on the river

Wow ... seems like it was on 85 days since I got here! Can’t believe it’s all over for this trip ... although I’m prejudiced, I give Thailand an 88% for the incredible people, the sights and tastes of Amazing Thailand 🇹🇭 

🧳🇹🇭🧳 BANGKOK, THAILAND - April 6, 2019 - Oh No! Butterflies AND Flowers

On my second last day here I thought a quick relaxing trip to Rod Fai or Vachira Benchatat Park. Considering the heat, through the drops of perspiration I did manage a few photos.

Pink blossoms everywhere

Jungle Crow family shot

Common Myna Bird minus some head feathers

The most common orchid here. Used everywhere ...

Lime Butterfly

Clipper Butterfly and friends

Common Tiger Butterfly

Great Eggfly Butterfly