tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61019454514066386732024-03-10T20:23:23.100-07:00You're Going Where?Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-46971856881494167192013-12-30T09:41:00.001-08:002013-12-30T09:41:32.811-08:00Israel.....Tel Aviv After back to back tours, I was once again ready to travel on my own. Well; so I thought; but sometimes travel is a bit daunting, especially when you don't speak the language, but I trudge on with my plans and head to Israel. I thoroughly researched this whole trip and new that Israel is very strict and for justifiable reasons has heightened security. I contacted the hotel where I would be staying and inquired about a ride from the airport. I was told that there were two options; one meeting at the welcome area after baggage claim; and one where a driver would meet me right at the plane. I chose the latter, while expensive; it seemed like a safe idea. The driver met me and escorted me out of the airport and back in through the front. We went straight to the front of the line at immigration and he spoke with the girl working there. I thought it would be a simple process after their discussion, but it was anything but. I was asked question after question, as she flipped through my passport, and glared at me. She seemed confused as to why I would come here, not knowing anyone, and by myself. I was now wondering the same thing. Eventually I escaped the inquisition and after being stopped two more times; the airport. I arrived at the airport, checked in and tried to decompress.<br />
In the morning I headed out to see Israel; namely Tel Aviv; for the first time.<br />
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So I headed down to "The Boardwalk". So far from what I expected; assuming that it would some how resemble the one of my youth at the Jersey shore. No boards, no t-shirt shops, no pizza parlors, nothing but a peaceful serene path from the new to the old. I walked and tried to once again "take it all in", such beauty....I thought back to the girl at the airport. Why did I come here? Have you seen this place? Get out of your angry chair, in your angry booth, in the angry airport and enjoy your country!<br />
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I followed the path to the old city of Jaffa. It's earliest settlement dates back to 1900 BC....yes BC! It is ingrained it history of all sorts, Biblical, Egyptian, Roman, and the list goes on. It is small and quiet; hidden on the hilltop above the bustling city of Tel Aviv. Of course it has shops and plenty of tourist; but the allies are mostly untouched, and the buildings are in amazing shape. It is clean and well kept. I wandered the alleyways and looked into the more hidden shops, actually finding a few treasures in a sea of postcards and t-shirts.</div>
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So the rest of my time in Tel Aviv was spent, enjoying the beach. I also walked to the port nearby and did a little shopping. It was nice and relaxing; which was welcomed after India, and before my coming trip to Jerusalem.</div>
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My only regret about coming to Israel at this time of the year; is that I couldn't go any deeper than my calves into the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. I think I will come back when it's warmer...it seems to be worth the trip...... </div>
Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-9676142352092632052013-12-27T06:59:00.001-08:002013-12-27T07:00:00.477-08:00India....eight days (part 2) Once again I have fallen behind on this blog; it all seems so distant now. While trying to be diligent, it usually is more a case of internet access rather than time. So here is Jaipur and most importantly; what I really came to see....Taj!<br />
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Our first stop was a "stepwell"; the truly amazing thing was not the well, but the fact that people carried buckets of water up all these stairs.<br />
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This was located in a small and horribly poor neighborhood. The highs and lows of taking a guided tour come in waves. I'm glad I saw the well, as I would've surely missed it on my own, but I could've done without a tour of the neighborhood.<br />
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Although I think my heart has hardened to the struggles of people in these countries; not to say I don't feel bad; but I can't save them all; the kids kill me. I feel horrible that this is their station in life. I was glad to see this school and feel the hope that they may; at least a few; escape this place.<br />
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My final stop was the long awaited, and much anticipated Taj Mahal. No words can describe it; it's just something you must see. The only way to describe it is perfect. Perfect design, perfect construction, and above all perfect love. The writing shown below, is around the door to the crypt; it is from the Koran, and describes what "Paradise" looks like. That was the goal of the Taj, to replicate "Paradise" on Earth, for his wife. I will just close with the best of my pictures, and let them speak for Taj's majesty...</div>
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-6457156716871854452013-12-22T10:15:00.000-08:002013-12-22T10:15:10.156-08:00India...eight days (part 1) India was not quite what I expected. It was surreal. Highest of highs mixed with the lowest of lows. Beauty intertwined with sheer poverty and filth. I'm not sure why, but I really felt uneasy the whole time. I walked everywhere with a heightened awareness; always on guard. I am glad I took a tour and had a local with me the vast majority of the time. My tour started in Delhi, which is divided into New Delhi, and Old Delhi. New Delhi is billed to be the more modern part; which I take with a grain of salt.<br />
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With a population of 1.27 billion; yes with a "B", the word bustling scarcely describes the streets. There is a baby born in India every 2 seconds....do the math. We took a tuk tuk, or peddle bike tour of Old Delhi, wow! A little to deep into the city for me. Immersed is one thing, but this was terrifying; especially on a bike in this traffic.<br />
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So the highlights of Delhi were; well few but memorable. Red Fort is surrounded by 2km of walls, some as tall as 33 meters. It is huge and imposing, covering 125 acres.<br />
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Next we heading to the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. On Fridays there are tens of thousands of worshipers; luckily we didn't go on Friday. A small side note which was one of my main dislikes about India, is that you pay for everything; and everyone has their hand out. Paying to use your camera is one thing; be it ridiculous; but I drew the line at paying to use the toilet. Even at restaurants! So, I paid and here is the mosque....<br />
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The highlight of the mosque was this mother with her daughters. They were starring at me, so I asked if I could take there picture; one of my favorites from India. Not sure why, but it says a lot of beauty amongst chaos to me.<br />
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Next we saw the eternal flame of Gandhi. His story has always inspired me and it was nice to see he is remembered. If I could be as noble as him one day, life would be complete; sadly his was cut short here.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'PT Sans', Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The next morning I traveled to Jaipur, "The Pink City". I started the day with an epic hot air balloon ride. To watch the sun rise from the air is an experience I will not soon forget.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></span>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-78313591591997623632013-12-13T05:10:00.001-08:002013-12-13T05:10:20.745-08:00Cambodia....3 days Three days in Cambodia; one word to describe it.....Temples! Although I saw quite a few temples, or Wats in Thailand; they pale in comparison to those of Cambodia. The main, and most striking, difference is the architecture. The temples of Thailand are newer with brilliant colors; reds and gold; encrusted with jewels and small colored pieces of glass and mirror. The temples of Cambodia show their age; they are stone; greys and tans; they have black mold and moss; some are overgrown or enveloped by the jungle. If I had to choose a favorite, I would say these are it. They are massive both the structures and the land they are built on; and they almost instantly transport you back in time. I saw a lot in three days, but know I could've spent days exploring; and may return to do so. As with many of the things I have seen; no words could possibly describe what they look like. A thought swirled in my mind as I look at the mysteries of Cambodia, resonating in my head so much so I wrote in a notebook. I will share my thought with you; I find it insightful; and it describes my feelings; in my mind, heart, and very soul. I will leave you with this and a few of the very many pictures I took:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Sometimes I take a picture so I can later remember how something looked; sometimes I don't so I can forever remember how I saw it...." - Me</span></b><br />
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-47775044200651118072013-12-10T16:07:00.001-08:002013-12-10T16:07:11.675-08:00The Vietnam War....still odd to be The American It is odd to go to museums that deal with the Vietnam War. It has been said that the victor writes history...I guess that is true; but there are also two sides to every story. Obviously bad things; terrible; happened here...it is war! I am having a hard time gathering my thoughts on the issue and the way I feel being here, and witnessing as well as hearing relentless American bashing. By the end, I was just angry and tired of hearing it. I am sad to say for as much as I enjoyed Vietnam; I was really ready to move on. I will not judge, or lump everyone as a whole; but I will just say enough was enough...............<br />
It was true it happened, but a: I was not personally here; and b: it was over 30 years ago. I think it is good to remember history; to learn and grow from it; but lets also move on. I am sorry for what happened for both sides. Remember Vietnam....we came to help....and we lost a lot of soldiers to....boys. Enough said; here are some pictures so you can understand what I mean. I will add one note; that I never claimed to be anything but an American. I did not hide it; and I think sometimes people were shocked. It was for me often uncomfortable....but I did not waiver; and that gave me some pride in myself. So this is a short entry; but right now I honestly just want to put it behind me....to put it simply "I'm just over it!"<br />
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Saigon is a sprawling city and our bus just barely squeezes through the traffic at times. We go to the Notre Dame Cathedral and post office designed by Eiffel; yes one in the same. It is always odd to walk through places, especially houses of worship; snapping pictures; even more so when services are going on. This as with all classic Cathedrals I have seen around the world was massive. It was fairly standard, except for the TV monitors in lieu of hymnals. There was even a monitor translated into English. I sat quietly in reflection for a bit; trying to take in all that I have seen, experienced, and enjoyed. I took a few pictures and moved on.</div>
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-83924685049315276462013-12-10T02:06:00.000-08:002013-12-10T02:06:36.427-08:00Vietnam......day 8 & 9 Although I hate to keep combining days into one post; this tour is far busier than I had imagined and the blog is paying the price....along with my back and feet.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Day 8: Cruising the Mekong<br />Hoi An - Saigon. Fly to Saigon and drive to the Mekong Delta. The fertile Mekong Delta is famous for its abundant harvests of tropical fruits, flowers and rice, as well as its fantastic views while boating along the canals. Taking our sampan from Vinh Long we’ll cruise downstream from Cai Be through the maze of waterways watching the hubbub of daily life on the river. Passing colourful trading boats, house boats and children swimming we stop to visit some of the local cottage industries that produce popcorn, coco candies and paper along the way. Lunch is served today in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island.<br /><br />Day 9: <a href="http://www.onthegotours.com/Vietnam-And-Cambodia/holiday/Ho-Chi-Minh-City">Mekong & Saigon</a><br />Can Tho - Saigon. Early this morning we visit the lively Cai Rang floating market and drive to Saigon. On a walking tour of the city we’ll visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post office and the sombering War Remnants Museum. Evening at leisure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> So once again it was up early for our flight....too early! Our wake up call was 4:15am. We shuffled out to the bus, most still complete zombies and headed to the airport. We had a quick 45 minute flight to Saigon. Unlike a usual trip where you head from the airport to the hotel and freshen up; we where right at it! We boarded a boat and cruised down the Mekong Delta. I tried to picture this river during the war, but it is lively and beautiful. Its houses, shops, and gas stations a stark contrast to the thick jungle our troops fought in during the war.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> We stopped to see how a local family makes rice products. They pop rice in sand that is heated over a fire fueled by rice husks. The used rice for everything; rice paper, rice wine, rice candy (rice crispy treats; although less sweet), and of course to eat for meals. The people were warm and inviting as I have found all Vietnamese to be; of course this is always leading to a sales pitch of some kind. But they are living a tough life and trying, so hard, so </span>desperately to better their lives; mostly for their children.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> We are told it was the riches Frenchman's house built during their occupation. It is exquisite and the staff is welcoming. We stay for lunch and enjoy the seclusion, it is hot out but the shaded home stays cool with just the use of fans and natural breeze.</span></div>
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We enjoy the fresh ingredients, all local, as they pop with flavor and although simple and few; are spectacular. We head home and explore the town that evening. In the morning we go to the floating market. It is a combination of all the fruits and vegetables grown here. They also are catering to tourist; who are easy to spot in out large boats.....among other tell tale signs. We buy some mango off a boat which the man cuts into pieces and we share amongst ourselves. It is nice; although I still feel a bit sad seeing how tough these people live; but they seem to be happy overall. I would assume that we have far different values of what is important in life.....and that's something I have thought of often in the last few weeks.....<br />
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-91697422493947436632013-12-05T18:09:00.004-08:002013-12-05T18:10:12.279-08:00Vietnam.....day 5,6, & 7 We arrived at Hoi An and unpacked, finally spending more than one day at the same local. It is a welcomed and needed break. After a quick freshening up we were guided on a walking tour of the city. It is still busy and crowded; but less so than the places I've been so far in S.E. Asia. I will keep this one brief as it is just an unwinding and recharging break. The city of Hoi An is very old and has a unique architecture; a combination of French, Chinese, and of course Vietnamese styles. There is a ton of shopping here, and unlike Bangkok the tailors seem much better. Two of the people on my tour have experience in the tailor industry and seemed pleased with what they saw. I decided to take the plunge and ordered two hand made suits. They are a silk wool blend with silk lined jacket. I am hopeful about how they will turn out; and I have a second fitting just 15 hours after my order. Now I just need shoes...which will be tough to find here...and a place to wear these suits. So, honestly not too much to write about, walking shopping, and eating. A interesting little morning trip I took was out into the countryside to see how they farm here and have lunch on the farm. It was nice and the people were very engaging. So I will leave you with this short entry and some pictures.....tomorrow I have a very early flight to Saigon. I am happy to get up early to avoid spending another 17 hours on the train.<br />
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-85672494536000130732013-12-05T08:38:00.001-08:002013-12-05T08:38:49.608-08:00Vietnam....day 4<div class="placeName" style="color: #298627;">
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Day 5: Road of the Ocean Clouds</div>
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Today we take the scenic Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds), which offers magnificent views of beaches to one side and lush hills to the other, to Hoi An. A stop is made en route at China Beach. <br /><br /> Compact Hoi An with its cobbled streets, tiny shop houses and laid back restaurants and bars is a perfect place to relax a while. On a short walking tour of the enchanting historical town, we’ll visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky house, former merchants’ homes and the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.</div>
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As always on the move non-stop. As this is the first tour I have ever taken, I am finding the highs and lows come in waves. The day started with breakfast, and then.....back on the bus. It was raining; well a light mist, and we all hoped for the best as we drove towards China Beach. You may remember the TV show of the same name. China Beach was were American service members took R&R during the Vietnam War.</div>
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No luck...I walked on the beach thinking of how beautiful it should be....but it was grey and lightly raining. There was a fair amount of trash and debris washed up and locals told us it was from the typhoon that struck the Philippines. So half way down the beach it started to pour; and although I brought a rain jacket it was on the bus. I was fine with it, after a year of no rain; the warm rain and sound of crashing waves was welcomed. I turned back and strolled back down the beach. I arrived back at the hotel/ restaurant were we started and enjoyed a nice cup of Saigon style coffee, served with sweetened condensed milk over ice. </div>
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We boarded the bus and drove up the winding mountain road. The views were nice; but unfortunately not what they should have been. We got to the top and got off the bus. Our guide said there were lookout towers farther up the mountain we could walk to. Once again, due to weather, a bit disappointing.</div>
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We arrived in Hoi An and checked into a really nice resort. Finally we are staying still for a few days. I will combine the end of today with the rest of my stay in Hoi An...tomorrow. Just exhausted.....Going to sleep in tomorrow...that is the only thing on my agenda tomorrow.....and probably a massage at some point. Then after tomorrow...back on the go! But there are so many things coming up that I am really excited to see. Until tomorrow........</div>
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Goodnight. I hope you are all well; and I hope you are enjoying travelling with me as you are in my heart and mind always......</div>
Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-77567947060980057752013-12-04T18:08:00.004-08:002013-12-04T18:08:35.133-08:00Vietnam....day 3 To say it's been non stop running on this tour would be a vast understatement. I find myself falling behind on this blog, but will try to recover. So at this point I am trying to remember 2 days ago when I have seen and done so much in the last few days. The good thing about doing a whirlwind tour is I am truly seeing the whole country, whereas I set up camp in Bangkok and never got to see the real Thailand. So we kept began in the north and are working quickly south.<br />
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So the exact itinerary for the next part of our excursion is as follows:<br />
"Tonight we board our overnight sleeper train (4 berth sleeper cabin, basic stanard) operating on the ‘Reunification Express’ railway line to Hue. Overnight - Sleeper Train"<div>
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Our guide told us that it was a "special" train, as he laughed with his contagious laugh. He told us this often, laughing each time. So we braced for the worst. We got to the train and after checking the trip schedule and doing a little math; we realized that we would be on this train for 12-14 hours. Oh boy!<span style="background-color: white; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #6d6e71; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span>
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I shared the tiny cabin with 3 other men, and to say it was cramped was a understatement of epic proportion. This is by no means a bullet train, it just pushes along through the countryside and city; stopping fairly often, and not smoothly when it did. Our tour guide brought some snacks and an assortment of alcohol, to help people sleep well he said. The guys in my cabin all turned in early; so I did as well; trying to find a little bit of comfort and sleep on my "prison" mattress. We made it to our destination in the morning and grumbled as we got off sore and not really well rested. Next on the agenda:</div>
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Day 4: <a href="http://www.onthegotours.com/Vietnam-And-Cambodia/holiday/Hue">Imperial Hue</a><br />Upon arrival to Hue we embark on a guided sightseeing tour of the 19th-century Nguyen empire capital. We visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, home to the oldest monastery in the city and the citadel. Within the citadel is the Imperial Purple Palace, an exact copy of the Forbidden City in Beijing, with its impressive ramparts, formal moats and imperial palaces, some of which lay in ruin. <br /><br /> Hue (pronounced "Way" was different than what I had seen so far in Vietnam, it was damp; more as I had imagined in my mind's eye when I thought of Vietnam. In the interest of brevity and so I can catch up I will share some pictures and close this installment. </div>
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This city was the kings palace, and upon his death became his; along with his family's final resting place. And interesting story that goes along with it is that when he died 100 men took him up on the mountain which was surrounded by a wall a gate. They buried him and upon there return were all killed. They knew this before hand, but also knew there families would be compensated and taken care of by the government. It was a sacrifice for their family and for their honor.<br />
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Along the way we finally escaped the city; its noise and clutter; and started to see the beauty of the countryside. The people are hard working and sadly poor. Our tour guide, Thien is a wealth of knowledge and the facts he shares are simply shocking. He says the Vietnamese are a happy people; and from a Western point of view I find it hard to believe. He explains that our values are just very different.<br />
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The thing that makes me the saddest about this country is that I really believe they are trying to better it; but it just seems like it is a long road; maybe to long. I also wish that my father's generation could have experienced this for what it is, rich in culture and beauty; but never had a chance to. I think there are places like that now; for my generation; and this too is sad. There is so much in the world; and rather than sharing it with each other; we just build fences and walls; physical and social. Vietnam is not at war in this century and they are relieved, after over 1000 years of constant invasions. They are trying and that gives me hope....<br />
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Now off of the somber and on to the beauty of which I am writing. We boarded a ship; known as a "junk"; I really had no preconceptions of what kind of boat it was to be. I was pleasantly surprised....<br />
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We headed out into Ha Long Bay, it was cool and quiet; peaceful and surreal.... Words can not describe the majestic beauty here; and pictures just scratch the surface. Here are some to give you a taste of this place; which I really think is the most breathtaking piece of nature I have ever been fortunate enough to see. Whatever your personal beliefs may be; this has place has been touched by a higher being than man. It is a small piece of heaven, set here amongst us; and I hope everyone I know gets to experience it's splendor one day...until that day comes...enjoy..........<br />
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I took over 300 pictures and video here. I just couldn't get enough. He got off our ship and took a smaller boat to a floating village. These people are a fishing community and live here year round. They also paddle tourist around...well the women do. I was taken back a bit at the fact they had everything here. Kids at play, men playing cards, TV, or videos maybe....and the one thing I found oddest; were dogs...lots of them. We took a tour of the village, the school, and then paddled around some more. The view was even more surreal from the water.<br />
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The next morning we explored a cave and then headed back to port. The cave was amazing....bigger than I ever imagined a cave could be. Thien explained that you should look at the formations and imagine what they look like; like clouds. It was fun, but unlike any cave I have ever seen he was carved by the ocean high up on the mountain. Strange and once again wonderful....<br />
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<br />Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-4757466534770293762013-11-30T01:42:00.001-08:002013-11-30T01:42:42.398-08:00Vietnam.....day 1 Today I left Thailand and took a quick 1 1/2 flight to Hanoi, Vietnam.<br />
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As we started to leave, I was surprised to notice the plane was fairly empty. Of course two big buys were sitting next to me; just us three sardines jammed in row 11. I asked the stewardess if I could move back one row to the emergency exit. She told me sure, but I would be charged more; this after being charged about $45 for my one check in bag. No thanks! She said I could move to any of the black seats. I got the last laugh; the couple sitting opposite me moved, leaving three seats for me to spread out and enjoy the flight. We stayed very low, I guess due to how short the flight was and I got pretty good views of Vietnam's country side early.<br />
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I'm still unsure if I have just been here in Southeast Asia during the constantly cloudy time of year, or there is just that much smog and pollution. I am doing a 15 day tour with a group, and was a little nervous, as I couldn't really find anything online as far as reviews when I booked it. To my delight as soon as I left baggage claim there was a man waiting for me with a sign. He introduced himself and escorted me to a car. We drove to the hotel in the most chaotic traffic I have ever seen. There are traffic lights, but they are all but ignored. People swerve all over and there is constant; and I stress constant; honking of horns. The landscape however was beautiful; and I watched it pass by rather than being gripped by fear of impending doom! We arrived and I checked in. I exchanged some US currency for VND, or Vietnamese Dong. I had just gotten use to Thai Baht and hearing 60 Baht for a red bull. It is just ridiculous here. I traded $200 US for 4.6 million dong!!! What? I am tho a millionaire now.<br />
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Ho Chi Minh is pictured on all of the money. Another odd thing I saw and am not sure; maybe it was a memorial, was the communist flag flying. It made me mildly uneasy. The Vietnam flag itself is a bit of a throwback to the Iron Curtain days.<br />
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Moving on; I as I said I am going to be travelling with a group and have a welcome meeting soon. I did arrive early enough to take a quick walk and see the city a bit. So far I have noticed that it is extremely dusty here; I mean country road dusty; and that here unlike Bangkok, everyone was starring at me. It was not it my mind, it was a sure thing.....uncomfortable. So I will quickly add before my meeting...and local cuisine; that I did manage to make it to Hoa Lo prison; more commonly referred to has The Hanoi Hilton. I will just add pictures for now. In closing I will just say, with out going into detail; there are always two sides to every story; and they definitely tell a different story about the war here.<br />
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...................more coming soon..............Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-66624261571514335962013-11-29T03:21:00.000-08:002013-11-29T03:21:14.458-08:00Thailand.....day 16 So as the sun rises on my final day in Bangkok, I sit and reflect on my time here.....<br />
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I woke up around 4:30 am so I decided to have a little breakfast and enjoy the rare and welcomed quiet. I needed to once again move to another hotel. I will spend my last day directly across from the airport. I have a 7 am flight so I figured the closer the better; chancing traffic is just too risky here. It was a good choice; I discovered as the trip was the better part of an hour. The one thing I have liked about every hotel is although check in is 2 pm I have showed up early to every one and never had an issue. The hotel is quite nice; obviously catering to business travelers; as I looked around there were conference rooms surrounding the lobby; all busy and full. I went to my room and put my things down. In hotels here you have to put your electronic key into a slot right by the door to turn the electric on. Not a big deal, but it shuts the A/C off every time you leave.<br />
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A nice feature is the control box bedside. It controls the lights, alarm clock, and a make up room/ do not disturb sign outside the door.<br />
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The long ride here gave me time to think once again about my time here. Although I really enjoyed the overall experience here; I think that Bangkok; as I may have said before; is just another big city. It like many cities has some beautiful spots, monuments, and history; but it is also dirty and very busy.<br />
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I guess that travelers must feel the same way about a big city in the States. If you went to Philly or DC, there are tons of things to see; and a lot of beauty; go a few blocks in the wrong direction and it is shocking. I am not judging Thailand as a whole; and will certainly come back to Thailand; probably just not Bangkok. If I do it will be for a much shorter time.<br />
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After I checked in I went out to see what was in the area. I took one step out of the hotel parking lot and was stopped by a cabbie....."need a ride?....massage?...". I turned right around and headed back to my room. Enough is enough! The street was the same as every other one in Bangkok. I wanted one last sampling of street food, but instead opted for Fajitas at the hotel bar and grill. I loved the temples, and museums, but the packed streets and constant harassment...well I can just do without it.<br />
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A little side note; I did like the multi-faith convenience on hand; or in drawer; at the hotel. This is the first time I have seen this.....<br />
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So, I guess this closes one chapter of my trip; tomorrow begins a new one......stay tuned!!!!!!Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-48176512434152910612013-11-28T04:21:00.002-08:002013-11-28T04:21:59.088-08:00Thailand.....day 15 As my time in Thailand draws to a close; I really think I have seen everything I came to see. I'm sure on further reflection I will realize I missed something, but I'm ok with it. The idea of this trip was two fold; firstly to see and experience all the different places and cultures of the amazing places I am going. Secondly it was to relax and unwind after a long year in Antarctica. I sometimes feel as if I should keep going, do more, push the exploration further; and then sometimes I think to myself, why? The great thing about saving for a two month trip; 16 days of which will have been spent here; is that there is no rush. It's not a weekend away....it's months. So with that being said, today was an uneventful day. I got up early and had some breakfast at the hotel. Now that I think about it I can make this a short entry about food. So, breakfast is served at the hotel buffet style. I was very confused by the offerings....I guess it was somewhat like a brunch. There were cereals and bread; fruits and potatoes; an omelette station; but then there was fried rice, and soups, and sausage much like kielbasa. It was very different for am on a Wednesday. So after breakfast I got ready for a half hearted day of touring. I headed back towards Khao San Road inadvertently. I figured I'd look a little closer for these famed fried bugs...still nothing; maybe they are a thing of the past or only at night. Either way I can live without that experience....not that I would've tried them. So once again I was endlessly harassed about suits and tuk-tuks; I just moved on paying no mind to them this time. Big score of the day was finding a pair of Diesel brand flip flops that actually fit....$9. Sounded like a deal.<br />
So I headed home stopping at random shops along the way. Moving on to lunch. I walked by a Pizza Hut and although the combinations pictured in the window looked interesting; I passed. I have fought the urge; albeit rare; to have "Western" food. No McDonalds, BK, or Pizza Hut. The closest I have gotten was a burger here; but it was Kobe...so it doesn't count. I will admit if Taco Bell and I cross paths, it is so on! One of the most popular banks here has a sign that looks; sadly; just like Taco Bell. I walked down a typical alley looking at the offerings, nothing looked appealing. I found a small open air cafe that looked promising. I went it and sat down. There were cats walking around and a dog napping in the center of the dining area. This sounds strange to Westerners, but is not at all uncommon here. I ordered an appetizer and a salad. They came in reverse order; but what's the difference? The salad was smoked duck with some diced vegetables; more garnish that substance on a single piece of lettuce...hmmm salad? I will say that it was one of the spiciest things I have had in Thailand. It crept up slowly and then made my lips and tongue burn intensely. The second dish I just couldn't pass on once I read it. It was essentially deep fried beef jerky. Much like my feelings about bacon, I have the same regard for jerky. It was house dried beef; fried; served with a sweet chili sauce. Not bad.<br />
I returned to the hotel and relaxed for a while. I had to pick up my custom tailored pants in a few hours so I opted to stay here being as the tailor was right across the street. I was still a little nervous about them. So I headed over and picked them up. Not bad. Here is a picture of what I showed them I wanted. Something casual to wear barefoot or with sandals. I even downloaded the exact same picture on their computer. Simple enough. He said "Oh yeah, no problem..." like they make these all the time.<br />
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Exciting stuff. I like the first pair. Pretty good attempt at what I showed them, and very comfortable. The second pair is much more like a pair of suit pants with a drawstring. They are supposed to be wrinkle free material, so I will find out in 2 days when I unball them from my bag. Overall happy for what I spent.</div>
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To wrap up this day of shopping and eating, I went back to eating. I returned to Hemlock were I had eating yesterday. The food was good and the lady was super helpful. I told her I want something that is very traditional Thai. My first course was called Miang Kham. It translates as "eating many things in one bite" </div>
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I am surprised how well this picture came out...I took it on an old cell phone I have that I use for a clock. The dish is finger food and is served with no utensils. There is dried shrimp, diced onion, lime, peanuts, ginger, and diced hot peppers. There is also toasted coconut which I was told should be the main component. The ingredients are placed in a piper leaf and folded like a taco. It is finished with a sweet sauce made of palm syrup, lemongrass, galangal, ginger, and fish sauce. It was an very nice dish, popping with flavor and textures. I mixed different amount and combinations finally finding the one I liked best. I asked the lady for a main course....once again very traditional. Although the dish she recommended was tasty it was very simple. I guess that is one thing that made it good. There were no competing flavors. Beef, rice, and a spicy sauce with a hint of fish sauce and cilantro. Not two of my favorite flavors; but I went with it and was happy with the results.</div>
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Upon looking at this larger picture I have only one thought.....Beef?....You sure? Only kidding it was beef. I finished up and thanked the lady for all her help. I looked at the picture on the wall of this coffee house style room....Too true! I laughed as I snapped the picture and headed home. A side note as far as I can tell, they don't sell Tums or Rolaids in Thailand. Gonna have to ride this one out......<br />
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At first I saw this group with mixed emotions. I was a little worried because a huge park is located directly across the street from the museum. This has been a major staging ground for the protesters in the area; to the point of them camping out now for days. On the other hand I thought I was safer here because of the military presence. Turns out that they were on a tour of the museum.....furthermore, I believe they were from a military academy!<br />
Moving on; I wandered through the grounds "touristing" it up; camera in one hand, map in the other. The grounds, like every other public area I have seen, were both immaculate and beautiful.<br />
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The first building you come to within the confines of the tall walls that confine the museum compound; of course; was a temple. It was typical, that is not to say less striking, but still a short walk around was enough to take it in.<br />
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So I entered the exhibition hall, or halls as it were. The layout was basically an outer ring of buildings with a few in the center. The buildings on each side were connected. I originally had though; museum; nice inside day. I went with long pants and a thin; yet long sleeve dress shirt, sleeves rolled up. Oh what a mistake. Indoor...yes; air conditioned...no! It was hotter inside than out due to lack of air circulation. There were fans scattered about, but most of them were oriented towards the employees sitting in the corners of each room. Oh well, Southeast Asia; gotta sweat a bit; and this was really the first time. It has been warm, but overcast and other than a few of my more extended "walkabouts" I have remained relatively comfortable. Hopefully that is enough information for you.....Back to the museum. It housed artifacts from Thailand's history. I eventually noticed almost all of the pieces were Buddhas of parts of Buddhas. Here are some of the most interesting ones; some dating back to the early 500s! Many of these were hand carved out of stone. I looked carefully at them, and upon close inspection they were amazingly detailed and symmetrical.</div>
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The two largest rooms contained royal transportation displays. The first were litters; or wo; they were hand carried as depicted in movies. There was also carts that looked like stagecoaches. All of these were ornate and certainly fit for royalty. To give you and idea of scale; the top piece is were the person sits.</div>
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Later in the day I wandered over to the infamous Khao San Road. It is the back packers' and Westerners hot spot of sorts. Imagine Jersey boardwalk in downtown Philly or New York.....ewww. I followed the signs, which very oddly led up some stairs at one point; which I was hesitant to follow, but did; and through a shipping business, down some stairs through a coffee house; and back onto the street. It is the area depicted in the movie The Beach. For some reason it is on every "must see" guide to Bangkok...not sure why. So I went and saw it; walk the streets; looked at the wares. The only thing I was interested in seeing was fried scorpions and stuff like that; sadly I saw none! So I walked and just kept saying; "No I don't need a suit"...."No I don't need a tuk-tuk ride"......Not impressed....</div>
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At the end of Khao San Road is an entire street; and I do mean entire; of stores all selling jewelry; mostly silver. Every store looked exactly the same and all seemed shady. Maybe not. I might head back and take one more look....but probably not. Two more days in Bangkok, and I must say I am more than ready to move on. Although I would like to see much more of Thailand; Bangkok is one place I highly doubt I will return too. Just another big city....I have enjoyed the beauty and different culture; but the dirty, loud, and crowded city part....well I've had my fill.</div>
Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-73337361628818462912013-11-26T06:30:00.001-08:002013-11-26T06:30:08.221-08:00Thailand.....day 13 After an entire day of hibernation, I was once again ready to roam and discover. Today I headed towards Chinatown and Wat Traimit; home of "The Golden Buddha". I decided to really be adventurous and take public transportation once again; in the form of the water taxi; or water train I guess is more accurate. For a mere 15 Baht, or 47 cents, you can ride one way as far as you like. It was a fairly empty boat so I stood by the rail and took in the view.<br />
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I arrived at my stop and disembarked. So far, so good. The people at the hotel told me it was about a 10 minute walk from the pier to the temple. It had rained and the humidity was quickly rising. I had dressed once again in my "church clothes" which I was regretting already. 45 minutes into my 10 minute walk I decided that I could now add Chinatown to the ever growing list of places I got lost in Bangkok. I stopped and got directions, not that they really helped. Of course I knew I was getting close when I was stopped and told that the temple was closed for private ceremony....blah blah blah...tour of city....blah blah...Obama is good yeah?....blah....I just walked away. Finally I found the temple. Now, before you have a laugh at my expense, stop. Even though these temples are massive and the spires are very tall; when you are standing next to a building be it a high-rise or simple 4 story structure; you just can't see beyond it; you have no field of vision past the building right in front of you. It happened to me in Paris looking for The Eiffel Tower; and continues to happen here. So, that being said, contain your laughter and comments and read on; I found it.<br />
I don't think that there is a run of the mill temple here; all though they are somewhat cookie cutter; each has there own unique style.<br />
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The story of The Golden Buddha is fairly interesting. I was told it by my guide Kay and then read the historic version at the temple. I will share both; hers is a little "urban legend"; but far more interesting. Kay told me that during the invasion of Bangkok by Burma over 300 years ago. The Golden Buddha was covered in plaster to hide it as they knew if it was discovered it would certainly be stolen. The monks were all slaughtered in the invasion and the secret as well as the Buddha remained safe. One day a bad storm came dropping rain and blowing debris on the plaster covered Buddha. A man went out to clean it when the storm passed and climbed up on the statues shoulders to clean it's head. He slipped on the wet plaster and as he fell; he reached up grabbing the top of the head; a piece of the ushnisha (the bun or oval at the top) broke off. The man was very sorry he damaged the Buddha and as he looked skyward to apologize to Buddha; he saw a glimmer from the top of the head. He chipped more plaster away and discovered the entire statue was gold.<br />
The actual historic version is, that in the 50's the statue was being moved to a new temple, and when they tried to lift it onto the truck with a crane; it was much heavier than expected and the statue was dropped revealing its true secret. I like Kay's version much better. That being said, the stats on the Buddha are as follows:<br />
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<li> 3 meters (9.8 ft) tall </li>
<li> Weighs 5.5tons</li>
<li> It can be disassembled into nine pieces.</li>
<li>At US$1,400 per troy ounce, the gold in the statue (18 karat) is estimated to be worth $250 million </li>
<li>The body of the statue is 40% pure</li>
<li>From the chin to the forehead is 80% pure</li>
<li>The hair and the topknot, weighing 45 kg, are 99% pure gold</li>
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The statue is even in The Guinness Book of World Records:</div>
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At the base of the Temple are different exhibitions showing the history of The Buddha. There is also a history of Chinatown and the Chinese immigration to Thailand and their contributions.</div>
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Been waiting for that for 8 days! Hours in line to drop it off, charged at every stop.....days of waiting.....but pickup took literally 2 minutes! Well worth it...the journey can continue; but I have a few more stops before we get to that.....stay tuned!</div>
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Today I took a tour to Kanchanaburi. It is about a two hour drive from Bangkok; but a world away:<br />
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I have been exploring Bangkok on my own, and decided to take a private tour. I was met by by guide, Kay at the hotel at 7am. She told me that Kay was not her real name; that every Thai person has a nickname, because there names are so long; and difficult to pronounce. She led me to the van where the driver was waiting. I was surprised at how nice it was:</div>
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It looked like this one, but wasn't a Lexus; it was a Toyota, but they are really one in the same. Actually the only difference I see is the badge on the hood. (and I'm sure the price-tag) With room for 9 it was just me, lounging in the back by myself. Kay spoke very good English; and boy she liked to talk. I think she went for the first 30 minutes without taking a break. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history of where we were heading. I sat quietly in my comfy leather recliner and intently listened.</div>
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The museum was quite simple and no pictures were allowed.The museum and cemetery were to pay homage to the 1000s of POWs who lost there life while building the railway for the Japanese during WW2. The graves were mostly of Australian, British, Indian, and soldiers from the Netherlands.</div>
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Approximately 60,000 POWs were used to build the railway; of those about 12,400 Allied soldiers died; 356 of the Americans. In contrast to hollowed ground such as Arlington this is a small, hidden, almost forgot memorial.</div>
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A stark reminder of the men who fight, and ultimately give their lives; and a reminder of the different walks of life they come from; can be found in these two graves; next to each other. A 19 year old boy, never haven seen what the world and life is all about; and a 42 year old man; a private none-the-less; old enough to be his father, rest forever side by side; much as they may have worked on the railway.</div>
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We arrived at our stop and had lunch. I took some time to explore the area a take some pictures with the hoards of other tourists. There was a natural cave where workers escaped the heat, if only for a minute. There is now a very large Buddha inside, and monks for people to visit and pray with. </div>
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This section of the railway is around the River Kwai. It is probably most well known for The Bridge Over The River Kwai; the bridge itself, as well as the 1957 movie of the same name. I will show that bridge in a moment, but this is what this section, along with is section of bridge looked like.It is called the Wampo Viaduct. More people died constructing this section than in the entire rest of the railway's construction. Beautiful now, but to building it........a nightmare beyond imagination.</div>
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The wooden trestles are the original WW2 construction. They are slowly being replaced, and luckily have been reinforced with steel and concrete. Down river lies the famed Bridge Over The River Kwai.</div>
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The bridge was bombed by allies, and POWs were ordered to rebuild it immediately. Now bwfore I share my pictures of the infamous bridge; I have a bit of a spoiler alert. The bridge is not actually over the river Kwai! It actually crosses the Mae Khlung. When David Lean's blockbuster came out, this gave the Thais something of a problem; thousands of tourists flocked to see the Bridge on the River Kwai, and they hadn't got one, all they had was a bridge over the Mae Khlung. So, with admirable lateral thinking, they renamed the river. Since 1960, the Mae Khlung has been known as the Kwae Yai ('Big Kwae') north of the confluence with the Kwae Noi ('Little Kwae'), including the bit under the infamous Bridge. "Toe may toe....Toe ma toe"....(hard to spell out....but you get it); semantics. Here is The Bridge of The River______.</div>
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Moving on it was time to get in touch with nature.....and animals in particular.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">This guy!!!</span></b></div>
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<b> </b>In the interest of brevity...which I think I may have already forsaken, I will just add pictures from here. They are pretty self explanatory. Dogs...check....elephants...check....tigers????....oh yeah, check that one too!!</div>
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After riding the elephant, I took a boat ride on the river. It was the most peaceful place I have been on this journey thus far......</div>
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Prrrrrrrrrrr........yes they are "sleeping". There is no nice way to put it.....I think some of these tigers have a substance abuse problem. They swear they are not tranquilized. I just can't believe that. The Thais actually don't go to this temple or give donations....unfortunately thanks to Westerners like me...the temple is flourishing. I was torn, but couldn't pass up the opportunity, I guess I am part of the problem.</div>
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-72952570531984469722013-11-23T05:48:00.002-08:002013-11-23T05:49:31.151-08:00Thailand......day 10 I think I found where I belong in Bangkok....the river! Today I set out to soak in as much culture as possible...or until I dropped. In hindsight, being what it is; I can honestly say...mission accomplished. I did some research last night, plotted my course, and devised a game plan. I started out with a nice 3 mile walk round trip; not including the wondering around at each site. First stop, The Grand Palace.I thought it was a single building at first, much like The White House; it is however a complex. Encompassing an area of 218,000 square meters; or 715,233 square feet; or 238,000 square yards....or about 350 football field. Ok enough math; it's enormous. It houses some 35 structures and was formerly the Royal Family's residence. I passed the new Palace on the taxi ride here; and it goes on for block after block. It is surrounded by military and police. I was in such awe, (read fear), that I opted not to take pictures. So here is an aerial photo of the Grand Palace:<br />
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I would like to give myself some credit, I once again found what I was looking for today without getting lost. Sad that I am so proud of that fact, but I am.So I entered amongst the crowd, I got there within 45 minutes of it opening, yet still a crowd. I wandered the grounds trying to it all in. It is so beautiful and majestic.<br />
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I continued to explore, walking in circles, head up, camera in hand. I actually took more pictures today, than in an entire year at The South Pole.....guess there's just that much more to see here. I was really excited to see the Emerald Buddha. It's easy to know where such well know sights are....simply follow the masses. They one of the herd, I shuffled up to the entrance of the Wat; or Temple. The story of the Emerald Buddha; short version; is that it was discovered in 1434. It was actually covered in plaster, and if not for a chip on the nose, would of been considered ordinary. The abbot that discovered it thought it to be emerald; however it is actually jade. It is clad in one of three costumes changing to reflect the season; summer, rainy season, and winter; the changing of the costume is presided over by the king. It is one of the most venerated sites in all of Thailand. That being said there is a dress code to enter the Wat; as with all Wats. Long pants are required, no shoes, hats; you know "Church clothes". This mostly effects women in dresses, they must be long and have sleeves. They do provide a robe of sorts that you can put on to enter.<br />
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That is the stylish robe above. The rules are quite simple; it is after all a very special place to the people who's country you are in. Some people just don't get it.....The entrance alone was striking.<br />
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So I was well aware of the rules; all but one. There is no photography of any kind inside the temple. So....I borrow....<br />
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It is 26 inches tall and carved out of one stone. Words can not describe how breathtaking the whole room is. It is also eerily quiet. So on I went exploring and snapping pictures. If a picture is worth a thousand words, I will same a few million and just show some highlights of the palace:</div>
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So I left the palace and wondered on; next stop Wat Pho. <b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhlaram Ratchaworamahawihan </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">is the official name; Wat Pho; much easier. Wat Pho is the home of The Reclining </span></span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">Buddha</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"> and where the Thai massage originated. It is named after a </span></span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">monastery</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"> where </span></span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">Buddha</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"> was believed to have lived. </span></span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">The Reclining</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"> Buddha is far bigger than I ever imagined. I have seen pictures of it, but they due the sheer scale of it no justice.</span></span></span></div>
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Final stop of the day......Wat Arun. I went by water taxi, which was very interesting. It is reminiscent of a city subway. They pack people on and off it goes. I was amazed that none of the boats on the river hit each other. They zig and zag all over, from one side of the river to the other. I was amazed until we were parking at the dock to unload and another boat just came in to park like we weren't there....and yes you guessed it, slammed right into us. No damage, just some strange looks exchanged between passengers.I guess you get what you pay for the ride cost 15 Baht; .47 cents!</div>
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Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun (Thai pronunciation: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_Thai_and_Lao">[wát ʔarun]</a>, "Temple of Dawn") is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist">Buddhist</a> temple (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat">wat</a>) in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangkok_Yai">Bangkok Yai</a> district of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangkok">Bangkok</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand">Thailand</a>, on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thonburi">Thonburi</a> west bank of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chao_Phraya_River">Chao Phraya River</a>. The temple derives its name from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu">Hindu</a> god <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aruna">Aruna</a>,<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Arun#cite_note-1">[1]</a> often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand's landmarks and the first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence.<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Arun#cite_note-Liedtke-2">[2]</a> Although the temple had existed since at least the seventeenth century, its distinctive <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prang_(architecture)">prang</a> (spires) were built in the early nineteenth century during the reign of King <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phuttha_Loetla_Naphalai">Rama II</a>.<br />
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In short, it was an amazing temple. I climbed the central and most well known spire; which had the steepest steps I have ever seen. I am not sure how Asians climb these....well, I'll leave it at steep!</div>
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Time to ring the final bell of the day and say goodnight. I have an exciting adventure planned for tomorrow....it was a birthday gift to myself.....but you'll have to read about that tomorrow. So as I leave the "Temple of the Dawn" and sail off into the sunset?.....ok it was cloudy and grey; but I used my imagination, you should too!!! Until tomorrow......<br />
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So today, once again, I was on the move. I left the dismal and dilapidated Baiyoke Sky utterly disappointed, and moved to the next hotel, The Riva Surya Riverside. I had high hopes for a better feel to this hotel, still missing the first place. I was not disappointed. </div>
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I was met by two lovely an older gentlemen/ doorman, who offered to carry my bag; which I am certain weighed more than he did. I declined and entered the lobby. I was met by two lovely ladies who asked my name and told me to please take a seat. A young man offered me a drink, which looked like a cold tea; maybe ginger or lotus, as I had at the spa. I didn't take it but thanked him kindly, as he slipped away behind the door he entered from. I thought I was waiting for check in time; but in actuality, I was being checked in from the comfort of the couch. Now that's service. They finished and showed me to my room. I entered to find a far different room and bed than at the last place; my back still hurting from two nights in that bed, I collapsed onto the pillow top mattress. Ahhh......<br />
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I went for a quick look around the area to get a lay of the surroundings. It was typical Bangkok; nothing new....</div>
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I wandered around a bit and headed back to the hotel. The riverside; what I came for was all that I had hoped for.The river is The Chao Phraya,and flows for about 230 miles from the central plains of Thailand were it is formed by two rivers meeting into the Gulf of Thailand. It is and always has been important to Thailand for commerce. The Grand Palace ans Wat Arun are both located here. More on those tomorrow...stay tuned. As for me; it was a welcomed oasis, albeit still somewhat busy, from the city I have been so deeply immersed in.</div>
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Rather than the normal cabs and buses there are boats of all sizes. It is quite amazing to watch how fast they drive and dodge each other; but I guess that is no different than the land traffic. I enjoyed the sights and sounds for a bit; and then decided to get a quick workout before dinner.</div>
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From the pool and river area you can see the King Rama V bridge. It is the largest bridge crossing the river.</div>
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A wonderful and tranquil spot in this bustling city. One last note to the day, I was shocked to see how amazing my appetizer looked....and tasted. It was described as a salad with chicken wings. I expected just that, a salad topped with chicken tenders, or a cobb of sorts. What I got was the most ornate order of chicken wings in the history of chicken wings. I will leave you until tomorrow with a picture of them. Tomorrow begins the cultural part of my trip......</div>
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-28245433470845167372013-11-21T06:29:00.002-08:002013-11-21T06:32:42.052-08:00Thailand.....day 8 Today, I figured I'd tackle the shopping world once more. Lost cause is all I have to say. On the good side I did get to see some more of the city, and even some Christmas decorations. If you are a man and over 5 feet tall; pack well if you ever venture to Asia. Ladies it is no holds barred for you. I did take a look at clothes here even no I was not going to buy; next piece of advice, know your products and prices. The streets are lined with t shirt shops reminiscent of the Jersey shore, most are cheap and have ridiculous things written on them.<br />
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So there are 2 large and I mean LARGE shopping malls, I figured I'd go have a look see. I had, by this time, given up on actually shopping, and moved on to window shopping. I was surprised and mildly delighted to see that they had Christmas decorations here. Glad you are not all Godless heathens....only kidding.<br />
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This mall was very Western in store choices, Gap, Levi's, Forever 21 (called 21 Forever); etc...oh and Rolex; which was tempting, but I fought it. They did have some of the most beautiful jewelry I have ever seen; especially in a mall. I mean just at a glance I saw a 5 carat ring.....in a mall? I did forget to mention the other day in the mall/ mart I saw some amazing furniture. It was handcrafted and just striking. I'm not one to get excited about furniture, but it was really that nice. I looked at the prices, and if I wasn't positive that it would've been a small fortune to ship, I would've bought quite a few pieces. Anyway, it was time to move on a see where getting lost would lead today....</div>
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....and wondered on through the bustling streets, by the vendors; dodging the masses glued to their cells, and scooters driving along the sidewalk. I find one of the major differences in this city as compared with most, is that there is no rhyme or reason to where things are. There is a Giorgio Armani store next to a slum, and Mercedes dealers hidden at the end of an alley. Every so often, there is a random Temple. Almost every building has a shrine where people pray. The best part of these is that there is always incense burning, and fresh flowers placed throughout the day; a welcome change from the general stink of exhaust and...well "city smell" </div>
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<br /><br />The monument was erected in June 1941 to commemorate the Thai victory in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French-Thai_War">Franco-Thai War</a>, a brief conflict waged against the French colonial authorities in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Indo-China">Indo-China</a>, which resulted in Thailand annexing some territories in western <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodia">Cambodia</a> and northern and southern <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos">Laos</a>. These were among the territories which the Kingdom of Siam had been forced to cede to France in 1893 and 1904, and patriotic Thais considered them rightfully to belong to Thailand.<br /><br /><br />In fact the fighting between the Thais and the French in December 1940 and January 1941 had been brief and inconclusive. Only 59 Thai troops were killed, and the final territorial settlement was imposed on both parties by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan">Japan</a>, which did not want to see a prolonged war between two regional allies at a time when it was preparing to launch a war of conquest in South East Asia. Thailand's gains were less than it hoped for, although more than the French wished to concede. Nevertheless the Thai regime of Field Marshal <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaek_Pibulsonggram">Plaek Phibunsongkhram</a> decided to celebrate the war as a great victory, and the monument was commissioned, designed and erected within a few months.<div>
<br />The monument became an embarrassment in a more political sense in 1945 when the Allied victory in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_War">Pacific War</a> forced Thailand to evacuate the territories it had gained in 1941 and return them to France. Many Thais regard the monument as an inappropriate symbol of militarism and a relic of what they now see as a discredited regime. Nevertheless the monument remains one of Bangkok's most familiar landmarks.<div style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;">
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I saw that the monument was on a traffic circle, but wrongly assumed there would be a way to cross. I was stopped by a tuk-tuk driver who asked where I was going. When I told him, he simple responded; "why?" I did however figure out the deal, or scam, with the tuk-tuks. He said, "I take you there and then back to hotel, we just make quick stop...." So the deal was, we stop at a tailor and I have to try to fight off there sales pitch; whereas the tuk-tuk driver gets gas coupons. Ahhhh...now it all makes sense. I opted to walk....So I arrived at the monument only to find, A) there are 6 lanes of traffic to cross in said traffic circle, with no crosswalk to mention; and B) there is no way to get into the monument; it's surrounded by a fence. I got some strange looks, and now I know why. But I came, I saw, and here are some pictures.....</div>
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.....wah wah.....Nope not Wawa. So sad. That concluded my day. I did decide to actually head at tonight, a real change of pace from my routine; (getting up before the sun); but that idea quickly ended when I hailed a cab and was told it was too busy and traffic was to bad. I briefly considered walking, but my feet have taken a beating the last few days. Pacing myself and living to fight another day......Until tomorrow......</div>
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-90609907831859024062013-11-20T06:00:00.001-08:002013-11-20T06:00:27.519-08:00Thailand.......day 7 I can't believe it's been a week already. Today was absolutely uneventful. When I initially planned my stay in Bangkok, I tried to imagine navigating a city so large, with the language barrier; so I decided to move my base of operation across the city. I started towards the outskirts and am making my way towards the river. Each neighborhood has different draws. Today I checked out of a beautiful (and quiet) hotel, and into Disney jammed in one building. I am in the tallest building in Thailand' well here's the official word on that:<br />
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<b>Baiyoke Tower II</b> is an 85-<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storey" title="Storey">storey</a>, 304 m (997 ft) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyscraper" title="Skyscraper">skyscraper</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel" title="Hotel">hotel</a> at 222 Ratchaprarop Road in the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratchathewi" title="Ratchathewi">Ratchathewi</a> district of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangkok" title="Bangkok">Bangkok</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand" title="Thailand">Thailand</a>. It is the tallest <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building" title="Building">building</a> in the city, and comprises the Baiyoke Sky Hotel, the tallest <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel" title="Hotel">hotel</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southeast_Asia" title="Southeast Asia">Southeast Asia</a> and the fourth-tallest all-hotel structure in the world.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-tallestHotels_5-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baiyoke_Tower_II#cite_note-tallestHotels-5">[5]</a></sup><br />
With the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antenna_(radio)" title="Antenna (radio)">antenna</a> included, the building's height is 328.4 m (1,077 ft), and features a public <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observatory" title="Observatory">observatory</a> on the 77th floor, a bar called "Roof Top Bar & Music Lounge" on the 83rd floor, a 360-degree revolving roof deck on the 84th floor and the hotel offers 673 guest rooms.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ctbuh_1-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baiyoke_Tower_II#cite_note-ctbuh-1">[1]</a></sup> Construction on the building ended in 1997, with the antenna being added two years later. The Baiyoke Sky Hotel website notes the height without the antenna as 309 m (1,014 ft), but the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_on_Tall_Buildings_and_Urban_Habitat" title="Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat">Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat</a> (CTBUH), <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emporis" title="Emporis">Emporis</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkyscraperPage" title="SkyscraperPage">SkyscraperPage</a> note it as 304 m (997 ft).<br />
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This hotel is sheer and absolute chaos. From check in on, I must say that it is a total disappointment. I thought I would treat myself and booked a "Superior Suite"; laughable at best. It was almost twice the price of my last hotel, and looks like a Best Western. I will say, the view is it's only redeeming quality.<br />
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Well I am in the shopping district.....a huge flea market on every street and alley, and some malls intermingled. I took a quick look today, but it was simply just too crowded, and I wasn't in the frame of mind to deal with this city.<br />
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So, I am going to call it an early night and hit it like a "Real Housewife" on Rodeo Drive tomorrow.......<br />
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Today, to steal a terrible cliché; life gave me lemons, and tomorrow I shall make lemonade.......<br />
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<br />Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-43555897915585861042013-11-19T05:21:00.001-08:002013-11-19T05:21:44.031-08:00Thailand.......day 6 First thing's first; I successfully navigated Bangkok today!!! I'm a big boy now.... So I decided to concur one of my biggest fears today. Ok, maybe concur is an overstatement, lets say stare down from behind the safety of glass and steel..........ok deep breath......<br />
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The brief version is:<br />
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute has an interesting and unique history. The death of Momchaoying Banlusirisarn Diskul, caused by rabies in 1911, made one realize the danger of this incurable disease and the necessity of having vaccine against it in Thailand. Rabies Vaccine was not available in Thailand at that time. Her father, HRH Prince Damrong Rajanubharb, the Interior Minister, asked for permission from HM King Vajiravudh to establish a center of vaccine production and vaccination against rabies. Medical equipment and facilities needed were purchased by a fund initially donated by the King’ s mother, HM Queen Saovabha and Thai people. This center was officially opened on April 26, 1913 under the name “Pastura Sabha” which was later changed to “Sathan Pasteur” in recognition of Louis Pasteur, the pioneer in rabies vaccine production<br />
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So that being said the building produced anti-venom for poisonous snakes. To accomplish this task, they need to have on hand, and thus breed, venomous snakes. The exhibition itself was quite small but very interesting. The had snakes in cages outside as well as in terrariums inside. It also had an educational 2nd floor full of displays and interactive multimedia items. Here are some of the highlights:<br />
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So now to the highlights of the farm. Firstly in the morning a group of young employees put a demonstration on of how they actually extract the venom, or anti-venom if you will. They started off describing how the venom is produced and delivered by the snake, then the magic started......<br />
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So these kids were handling venomous snakes with only rubber boots and a metal rod to protect them. Nerves of steel! The demo ended and I waited in exited anticipation of what was next; essentially the reason I went. This was the real draw for not only me, but the farm as a whole.....</div>
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Next was the Burmese Cobra; which I was astonished to learn is 5 times more venomous than the king cobra. I wish I had know that before I sat three feet away. Since this facility is for research and venom extraction, the snakes are fully intact; meaning they have their fangs and venom sacks still perfectly functional. They went so far as to say they don't even extract venom as shown earlier before the show. This means that at the time of the show, they are 100% killers! Good thing the ant-venom is about 50 yards away.....</div>
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The final snake worth showing, was a Pit Viper. I always thought that that was a reference to their habitat; whereas in fact they have a glad between their nose and eyes called a pit. This allows them to detect body heat. They explained that in most cases it is best to stay still when you come across a snake, they will move on and you will remain unharmed. They followed this up with in the case of the pit viper it won't work; they can feel your body heat.....so be prepared to run, fight, or get to a hospital. I attached the following video to show just how aggressive it was. The handlers were obviously well trained and the snakes were likewise, but this one didn't seem like it wanted to play. In the video I posted on Facebook you can see how the handler taps his foot to get different reactions from the King Cobra, however this snake struck right at the handler's face and if it was part of the show, it was the most realistic part bar none.....<br />
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So I faced, but had not yet tackled my fear of snakes. Needless to say I will never handle or hang around a cobra or viper; but my fear must be faced. I have help a boa many moons ago; a little one. It was powerful for its size and I could feel it tighten around me for the brief time I held it. I didn't care for the experience and didn't care to relive it. But I did, and this guy was MUCH bigger...<br />
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They said that this snake had been raised from infancy here at the farm, and it was used to human contact. To be honest, I just didn't care; but had to do it. In the first picture, they had just handed it to me, or rather draped it around me. I was shocked by the weight, and in awe of myself for doing this; ergo no smile. In the last picture, it was running its head down my arm and when it did, I guess, maybe, a little bit, I may have, jumped?.......well at least that what it must have seemed like to the rest of the onlookers; because I distinctly heard a mixture of gasps and laughter; so I laughed at myself. This was definitely a tame animal, it never constricted; not in the least. But no one ever expects when madness rears its ugly head. They have reality shows based on freak attacks; and I didn't care to be the next YouTube video. I will count this as a small victory.......mission accomplished.........<br />
And the adventure continues. I will be moving to a different hotel tomorrow as I work my way across this massive city. New hotel, new things to see and do. Until then.........<br />
Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-57191383561430692392013-11-18T06:29:00.001-08:002013-11-18T06:41:49.003-08:00Thailand....day 5 I have been going to bed so extremely early that it causes me to get up at the crack of dawn; actually before dawn. Today I had to go to my very first embassy today.....it was.........<br />
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Yes indeed, I applied for an Indian visa. I have 2 more countries to visit before that, so lets just pretend I didn't say anything. As far as the experience, well government is government; no different here. I tried to do a little research and the embassy's web site was down. Now don't judge me for my take on that; but.....the world's leader in customer support and their web site is down? Who do I call? If I did call customer support would I then in some kind of role reversal speak to someone in the US? OK, sorry just frustrating. So I blindly left this morning, and managed to find out what I needed to bring and the address of the embassy. I got to the embassy, and received a warm welcome from the guard...."What you want?!" Nice, apparently she wasn't told about the importance of first impressions. Anyway, I told her I needed a visa and she ever so politely told me; "wrong place" and gave me a crudely drawn map which she had a stack of; indicating to me everyone got the same info. I tried to follow it and after wandering around and stopping some locals found it hidden on the 22nd floor of a random office building. So I thought I had what I needed, I had printed out a filled out form in Antarctica, photocopied my passport, and printed out travel info. I waited in a line just to find out I had the wrong code at the top and they needed to keep all of my travel forms. So I paid to have one person put my name in the computer, one to copy my travel info, one to retype my form on the properly coded form, waited in the original line, and then got a number. While I waited I met a guy from CA, and one from Australia. We chatted about our various and much different travel thus for and for the future. My number was called and after some shuffling of papers and a ton of stamps I was once again handed yet another bill. I paid and they told me it would be ready in 8 days.....really? Unlike the US, where everything is for sale, I asked if it could be expedited and they bluntly said no.....no way....no how. Oh well, I guess it's part of the whole adventure....right? So the next time you are at the DMV or courthouse, remember it's the same everywhere, and it is a little easier when you speak the same language!</div>
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That fiasco in the books I headed back to the hotel. I decided to wander while my room was cleaned. I didn't really have a plan, and was mentally exhausted from the visa thing. I wandered down the first side street I came to. It was narrow and crowded. It was full of massage parlors and a few hostels intermingled with office buildings. It was kind of seedy, but I wandered on.</div>
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I decided after the morning I had a massage was in order. I wanted a real, "legitimate" massage, no funny business. Enough said. I headed back to the hotel and inquired with the concierge. He gave me a flyer and called ahead for an appointment. Once again, I decided to walk, and once again....got lost. I know it is a reoccurring theme in my accounts; but in all fairness I hailed a cab, and he too got lost. He finally called the place and we found it. I went in a was warmly greeted with a cool drink made of lotus flower. At first it seemed almost soapy, having a taste reminiscent of perfume; but after just a few sips I really liked it. The lady in the first room asked me about my day and said they would aim to erase tension and stress. I mean MAYBE I was a little dramatic, I didn't just finish a 12 hour day of open heart surgery; but hey......So she brought samples of oils and point a sample of two different ones on my wrists. She told me to smell each separately and asked which smelled stronger. She told me my body identified the stronger smell as the one it craved. It was relaxation....funny. So I headed up to the top floor of the building and got the most amazing 1 1/2 hour massage. It was a combination of traditional Thai and western styles. When it was done I paid, $40 US; which I found quite cheap. As I was waiting for my change they gave me a warm ginger tea. Just a great and very hospitable experience. They gave me legit walking directions and I headed back. I honestly don't remember the walk. I was so relaxed I think my head was just in the clouds; but miraculously I didn't get lost. I came back to the room and melted into the freshly made bed. I don't think I could feel much of my body for a solid hour, maybe more. Totally relaxed and euphoric, I decided the city could go on without me, so I went into hermit mode. I did go up by the pool to check out the night sky.</div>
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So after a lot more doing nothing.....I headed back to the rooftop pool, for a quick dip ending my relaxing day...<br />
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<span id="goog_1542131149"></span><span id="goog_1542131150"></span><br />Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253321710505728148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101945451406638673.post-81914254174915678332013-11-17T16:36:00.001-08:002013-11-17T16:36:20.409-08:00Thailand.....days 3 and 4 Pretty relaxing weekend. Although I am glad the room is so comfortable, at times I wish it wasn't maybe I would be forced to get out. So I decided to go buy some shorts on Saturday. No big deal right? Wrong.....hours later I returned exhausted and empty handed. I looked on MapQuest for directions to the mall and they seemed easy enough. I wandered out and into the bustling city. A side note at 5 am this city is like rush hour on the streets elsewhere. Just like every other city I have been in, somebody is always trying to sell you something. Here so far, it has been tuk-tuk rides. A young guy who spoke English very well asked me where I was going. I told him I was just out wandering the city; just looking. He offered to take me to the mall. I told him I was just walking, no thank you, and kept going. He was persistent to say the least. Every 100 yards or so, he would pull up; asking the same questions. He pulled out a map, and showed me where I was heading, and coincidentally, and quiet conveniently; the mall. I once again dismissed him and headed on. The final time he told me the mall was the opposite way begging at this point. I thank him earnestly and kept walking. He showed me some picture of a well dressed lady and told me it was his boss or "sponsor" and asked me to go show her he was working. No dice. In hind sight it actually looked like an ad from a Macy's circular for women's business suits.....So trusting my instincts I headed the way I was going alone and on foot. Turns out that little bastard was pointing me in the wrong direction. Karma little tuk-tuk man....Karma!!!! Like I said the mall was a wash. Shorts; yes plenty and ones I really liked; sizes, not so much. Once the 9th grade me comes to visit, I will take him shopping. I think US size 34 waist was the biggest I saw. So I figured, no harm done; I saw some sights and got some exercise in. I think I walked for about 45 minutes or so to get there. The walk back......about 2 1/2 hours. I was guilty of not really paying attention; but I think in reality, I was just going in circles. I saw a few really amazing buildings, one I think was a Temple, and the Thai Red Cross facility. The Red Cross complex was probably 3 blocks long....just immense! I finally gave up and hailed a cab. It was kind of disappointing to find out I was but a short walk, maybe a mile or two, from where I needed to be. Oh well, a 60 cent taxi ride.<br />
Oh Google! How did man scrape by before your existence? After the first days debacle I decided to do some research. I found out there was a second mall, and they did indeed have "Western" sizes. I choose to cut to the chase and start with the cab. I quickly got there just after they opened with the names of two stores that were suggested online. BOOM! Two pairs of shorts, $20.....now what? I wandered the mall which was enormous. It was 6 floors with a movie theater and bowling alley in it. Whereas "Western" malls have a few kiosks in the middle of the aisles, this mall was filled end to end. They had more electronics accessories than I have ever seem. Literally 1000s of cell phone covers, adaptors, and headphones. The very cool part was the main part of the mall was what we would all recognize as a standard set up and floor plan; while one end was food court on each floor, and the other end was reminiscent of a flee market....yes all 6 floors....flea market! For anyone from PA who reads this, the best way to describe it is if they took the Montgomeryville Mall, cut the end off, and attached.....wait for it......The Montgomeryville Mart!!!! Does anyone even remember that place? Anyway, I roamed the huge cavernous expanse aimlessly, just looking at all they had to offer. I saw a few pairs of sandals I wanted to get, but once again, being in Smurf village, they only had men's shoes up to size 9 or so. Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I looked at some electronics, but was utterly baffled by trying to do the conversions from Baht to US dollars in my head. Cameras, 80,000bht ; TV 20,000+bht; who knows.....<br />
Shopping done, and realizing that; once again; I was going in circles; albeit in the safe confines of the mall this time; I headed home. I figured mall....easy place to get a cab. Right. Easy place to find a cab that knows where my hotel is? Wrong! My hotel is, as I said in an earlier post; directly across the road from the Muay Thai stadium. Its as if you were in NY and said you were in a hotel across from Yankee Stadium, or in Philly and said you were next door to Pat's! The one cabbie just kept yelling "Bigger...bigger word!!!!"? No idea what that meant. I gave them the card of the hotel, with the address on it.....I finally found one guy who looked at it and just stared with utter bewilderment. I said; "Lumpini...Muay Thai....boxing...boxing..." He said "Ohhhhh Lumpini"; which oddly enough it says on the card. The whole way back to the hotel he would just blurt out "Lumpini...boxing..." Funny thing about hindsight is that is sometime shocking, and you are glad you didn't make that realization at the time. My cabbie had turrets!<br />
I made it safe and sound after an interesting back alley tour from the driver, cutting through streets no bigger than the hallway of my hotel. I came in to unwind for a bit. By sheer accident I pushed on the TV in the bedroom and discovered it flipped around to face into the bathroom. There goes the night! I filled the hot tub, put on a movie and wasted the evening away, watching some B-movie in pure relaxation. Probably the most boring, relaxing, wonderful weekend I have had in a long time. Tomorrow, (today now) I am going to the Embassy for a visa.....where to?..it's a secret....read the next post to find out! This should be an adventure!!!<br />
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