Monthly Archives: January 2012

Wild Things 86

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

More of my blog walk greenery disappeared yesterday. Trees and bushes near the road were cut so that billboards advertising condos could be erected. All surrounding greenery was hacked down so that the billboards were not obscured. Pattaya may well … Continue reading →

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On the Street 4

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Pattaya has a large number of street vendors operating out of push carts and motorcycle sidecars. Probably the largest number are selling food (Thais love their food), but others are selling toys, furniture, brushes etc. If you are a new … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 85

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

I found the usual wildlife on my blog walk i.e. lizards, praying mantices, spiders, bees, and some very small bugs. When I pushed a twig in front of one the praying mantices it struck it with amazing speed. There are … Continue reading →

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On the Street 3

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

A stroll through Pattaya’s streets can always generate a load of photographs. As usual the cartoons on buses and cars are a good source. Interesting figures and flowers are often placed outside shops and in front of spirit houses – … Continue reading →

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Golden Spires 6

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

I entered the Wat Mai Hat Krathing Thong temple compound (what a tongue twister) yesterday morning. These temple buildings are amazing – especially when they catch the sun. While there I found a wooden bench seat in the shape of … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 84

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

I mentioned in yesterday’s posting that I had never seen a snake in Pattaya. Well, I have just seen one, a large Banded Krait, but unfortunately it was dead – probably hit by a car. This type of snake may … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 83

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

It is amazing how many different types of spider are found along my blog walk. They are usually very small, and are often in-hiding awaiting the arrival of a meal. Sometimes I am only aware of the spider because of … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

I have taken a few “Chinese New Year” related photos during recent strolls. At this time of year noisy firecrackers are set off to chase away bad spirits (leaving the pavements covered in red paper). Shrines get fresh floral garlands, … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 82

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

This is the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, so I wish my reader(s) “Gong Xi Fa Cai”. I think that my lizards look a bit like small dragons. There are lots of … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 81

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

There are quite a lot of lizards to be seen at present. These guys are very good at changing their colour to blend in with their surroundings. I have seen them go from a reddish brown to a grey green. … Continue reading →

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