::: January 20, 2017 Pattaya Thailand- Of flowers and other things

Yes, here it comes ... FLOWERS

 

Pink water lilies

 

Bougainvillea 

 

Blue water lily with insects ...

 

Jomtien Pattaya Beach

 

 

 

 

Monk feeding pigeons leftover rice ...

 

Pomegranate 

 

Temple at Bansaray Thailand 

 

Antiques and things at Coffee Wars 

 

Sister and Brother at Bangsaray market

 

Jet Ski at Jomtien Beach

::: January 16, 2017 Pattaya Thailand - A day in Pattaya

In the early morning, monks make the rounds receiving alms from the faithful..

 

 

 

Buddha

 

At the beach ... children

 

 

 

Hazy Pattaya skyline ..

 

Getting a tattoo 

 

Checking for messages

 

Entertaining at the beach ... and selling toilet tissue

 

Portrait of the new King ...

 

 

And finally ... dusk over the city

 

::: January 15, 2017 Pattaya Thailand - PATTAYA FLOATING MARKET and more ...

I haven't been been here for awhile but this touristy place is worth a visit. 

 

 

Sellers in boats...

 

 

 

Selling crocodile BBQ ...

 

Captain Jack Sparrow playing the glasses ...

 

 

 

Moving the tourists around by boat ..

 

 

Today was Children's Day in Thailand...

 

::: January 12, 2017 Pattaya, Thailand

After a few days of uncharacteristic rain here I was able to get out and take a few photos... and the result, a short post

 

MAX, the pig dog, 2017 edition. This year sporting bright yellow toenails and a new personal mat!

Buddha offering for a prosperous NEW YEAR!

 

Colourful offering ...

 

Cultural dancers ...

 

Colourful Orchids ...

::: January 7, 2017 Pattaya Thailand - Sanctuary of Truth and more...

After a lengthy flight, it's off and running for this year's adventure. This trip, I am reversing my usual and staying in Pattaya and area for a few weeks and then going on to Chiangmai, Chiangrai and Myanmar (Burma) for a first chapter of travel. 

 

The Sanctuary of Truth I have visited before. Well worth a second look, this uniquely Thai experience begun in 1986 will continue until 2050. A massive Khymer style temple it comprises wooden structures and carvings of Buddhism and Hinduism. 

 

 

It's stated purpose ... to use art and culture as "a reflection of the Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy".

 

Also there, Thai cultural dancers.

 

And of course it would not be Thailand without Chang (elephant)...

 

 

 

 

Finally ... a flower ... and you thought I could resist!