[[ February 12 Thailand- Pattaya

This evening it was a trip to an Isan (North Thailand) restaurant. Noted for intense flavours and spiciness, the food was fantastic. As you can see by the menu pages, some if the dishes seem a bit radical for our western likes, but there are about 100 dishes on the menu and most are intensely flavourful and delicious. No, I did not try any of the entrail or other exotic dishes. The four of us savoured 7 dishes for a total of 350 baht (C$14.25) each including tip and beverages.

Yes, Max again and uncharacteristically alert. Not sure what had attracted his attention. 

Lotus more fully opened ...

Can play pool here on the side of the street

Modern roof top

Selling sweet corn

Jomtien beach at night

[[ February 9 Thailand - Pattaya

Weather has returned to normal here and back into the 30s during the day. Again, some random pictures...

Getting the most from a motorcycle taxi

Relax

Repairs...

Street signs Pattaya style

After the party

Pot lids

[[ February 7 Thailand- Pattaya

Today, despite being uncharacteristically cool here everyone ushered in Chinese New Years: Year of the Monkey.

Full fledged party which began at 6 am 

Traditional offering 

Firecrackers on and off all day

An act of kindness. A monk gives a homeless man an orange...

Unopened Lotus flower

And finally, FREE haircuts at Jomtien beach!

[[ February 4 Thailand - Pattaya

Some Thai people ...

Policeman ... Working

Ever wondered what became of offerings?

[[ February 2 Thailand - Pattaya

Well, I have moved into a condo for the month so not had much time to do anything else ...

Life at Jomtien Beach

Flowers...Flowers...Flowers