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Bangkok
Super Hot - 31st March, 2007.
We arrive in the hot season. On Chris's car bonet it's hot enough to fry an egg (well, nearly).
Wat Phra Kaew Interior - 31st March, 2007.
You could not take photos inside however at the doorway was acceptable.
Chris and Sam leaving Wat Phra Kaew - 31st March, 2007.
Chris ( the guy checking the time!) was our friend here in Bangkok. He was always so busy running his business.
Wat Phra Kaew Wall Paintings - 31st March, 2007.
Some very impressive wall paintings. This one uses gold leaf.
Grand Palace. Group shot - 31st March, 2007.
We stand in the one of the entrance ways to the palace.
Royal Barge Museum - 5th April, 2007.
Our long tail boat pull up outside the Barge Museum. It houses 8 ornate boats.
Pattaya
Tiffany's Cabret show - 1st April, 2007.
Standing outside the famous Tiffany Theater. The show was very professional.
Evening ouside on Rabbit Resort Beach - 2nd April, 2007.
A nice beach with loads of rich foreigners.
Chiang Mai
Wat Nong Boa - 6th April, 2007.
We stayed at a temple named Wat Nong Boa, outside of Chiangmai. We were lucky to ordane some novices.
A Tasty Snack - 7th April, 2007.
Sam actually ate one of these critters. He described it as being "crunchy."
Baan Jang Nak. The House of Many Elephants. - 8th April, 2007.
Our monk guides (Prapum and Ajarn San) take us to see Pretch Wiriya's elephants.
Baan Jang Nak. The House of Many Elephants. - 8th April, 2007.
Mr Wiriya has produced over 80,000 elephants. There are elephants everywhere - ceiling to floor.
Baan Jang Nak. The House of Many Elephants. - 8th April, 2007.
There were about a dozen workers working on carvings when we visited in the morning.
Wat Rong Khun - 9th April, 2007.
This day we visit probably the most impressive temple in Thailand: Wat Rong Khun.
Wat Rong Khun - 9th April, 2007.
This gives you an idea to the level of detail and work that has gone into the temple.
Ajarn San - 9th April, 2007.
Ajarn San took care of us at Wat Nong Boa. He is probably the most relaxed person I have ever met.
Kroobiasrivechai Caves - 9th April, 2007.
A bat is preched on some flowers near one of the cave shrines.
Pumi Prapum - 9th April, 2007.
Master Prapum organised our a lot of tours in Thailand. He really looked after us well.
Elephant riding tour - 11th April, 2007.
A big elephant that wants feeding. It is sad how they are chained in the heat.
Sam is not well - 17th April, 2007.
Sam goes to hospital for three days after developing a nasty fever.
Chiang Rai
Near Burma - 8th April, 2007.
Sam can't believe it either, we are so close to Burma. But we won't cross this time.
Near Burma - 8th April, 2007.
More of Burma. You can see a bridge that crosses into Burma. The next day we go to the border town.
Hill Tribe Village - 10th April, 2007.
From out homestay we walk 3km to a hill tribe village, this shot was taken as we neared the village.
Hill Tribe Village - 10th April, 2007.
As we entered the village dogs all began barking. I was feeling nervous.
Hill Tribe Village - 10th April, 2007.
We are invited into some of the homes, Sam starts snapping away.
Hill Tribe Village - 10th April, 2007.
These villagers are preparing something... I don't know what.
Hill Tribe Village - 10th April, 2007.
There is livestock including chickens, ducks, cows and pigs that roam freely around the houses.
Hua Hin
Feeding the Macaques - 24th April, 2007.
Along the road, shop owners put out urns full of water to allow the monkeys to cool off. It was very hot today.
Koh Samui
Wat Chalong - 29th April 2007.
Wat Chalong is Phuket's biggest Buddhist temple. People would set off fire-crackers all the time...
Snorkeling Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan - 5th May, 2007.
Arriving in Koh Nangyuan were are crammed in with all the other tourists.
Snorkeling Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan - 5th May, 2007.
This other adjacent island is Koh Tao. We snorkelled there in the afternoon.
Snorkeling Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan - 5th May, 2007.
Koh Nangyuan postcard shot. We walked to the lookout point and took this standard shot. Very common photo on the 'net.
Snorkeling Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan - 5th May, 2007.
We snorkelled in the morning in the bay on the left-hand side where the speed boat is going to.
Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha) - 8th May, 2007.
The main Buddha statue on Koh Samui. Everyone comes here to take a look around.
Crocodile and Snake Farm - 8th May, 2007.
Joy took us all to the Croc farm. I was convinced this guy was going to get hurt.
Crocodile and Snake Farm - 8th May, 2007.
Someone gave the handler 100Baht ($5NZ) to take out of the mouth of the crocodile.
Crocodile and Snake Farm - 8th May, 2007.
An old YouTube video ran through my mind when he performed this. He survived this feat.
Crocodile and Snake Farm - 8th May, 2007.
This crocodile didn't mind or gagging when the trainer thrust his hand down its throat.
Crocodile and Snake Farm - 8th May, 2007.
The smaller crocs were the more dangerous. Hence its mouth is tied shut.
Kanchanaburi
The Bridge over River Khwae - 18th May, 2007.
First one today's tour, we visit a museum that tells of how the Japanese enslaved POWs to build the bridge.
The Bridge over River Khwae - 18th May, 2007.
Everyone walks over the actual bridge to say that they've done it...
The end of the line - 18th May, 2007.
A plaque explains the rail system and the Bridge over the River Khwae.
Ayutthaya
Wat Yai Chaimonkorn - 21st May, 2007.
The temple comprises a main 'prang' (or tower) which is 35 meters tall surrounded by a series of smaller prangs.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram - 21st May, 2007.
We wander down galleries of decapitated Buddhas on the outer walls of the temple.
Wat Yai Chaimonkorn - 21st May, 2007.
Ben and I pose down one of the Buddha galleries at Wat Yi Chaimonkorn.
Wat Mahathat: Head of the Buddha - 21st May, 2007.
This is a well known image. When the Burmese chopped off all the Buddha heads a tree grew around this head.
Wat Mahathat - 21st May, 2007.
More destroyed Buhhda statues found around this wat. The Burmese did a lot of damage.
Ayutthaya Historical Park - 21st May, 2007.
This well maintained area is where we stopped for lunch.
Lopburi
Ayutthaya Stray Dogs - 23rd May, 2007.
Sam takes a picture of these indifferent dogs at the train station to Lopburi.
Ayutthaya Stray Dogs - 23rd May, 2007.
We are sitting in the hall, waiting for the train. Sam takes another picture.
