🧳🇨🇦🧳 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 

🧳🇹🇭🧳 BANGKOK, THAILAND - April 5, 2019 - A walking experiment AND The Golden Buddha

Well today it was an experiment. I decided to walk to a temple not too far away and take pictures along the way. Setting off at 10am and returning at 2pm. I did not walk back. Total of over 12000 steps and over 7.5 km. Too much in +36C temperature and over 80% humidity. Won’t do that again for awhile. The result ...

The Jewelry District 

Gems Tower in the background 

Cat lover wall mural

A newspaper has many uses

Urban empty space beautification 

Living above

Wat Traimit Wittayaram and The Golden Buddha. I’ve been here before but frankly, the history of the Golden Buddha is so interesting I thought another look was in order. I invite you to look at Wikipedia’s article on this.

Wikipedia Golden Buddha

The Golden Buddha. Actually in 9 pieces with a key, the body is 40% pure gold, from the forehead to chin 80% pure gold and the topknot being 99% pure gold. All the more amazing as it was covered in painted stucco for hundreds of years before being discovered to be made of gold in 1955. 

Ceiling