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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Wild Things 145
I did not find much wildlife this morning. There was a shy lizard, who appeared anxious to flee the scene, and a few bees. I did however find a weaver ant nest. It is magic how these small guys can … Continue reading
Wat Yarn 2
I got a ride out to Wat Yarn earlier this week. I jumped at the opportunity since my previous visit had been rather brief. There are some beautiful gardens, ponds, statues, and fountains surrounding this temple complex. And, some red … Continue reading
Wild Things 144
There was not a lot to see this morning. A lone lizard popped his head up but quickly pulled it down again. Even the spider looked a bit disappointed regarding the lack of flying insects for breakfast. There was however … Continue reading
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Tagged Bee, Bug, Caterpillar, Flower, Lizard, Pattaya, Spider, Thailand
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Fruit Market
One of the great joys of living in Pattaya is the fruit. A brisk 10 min walk from my apartment building brings me to a fruit market, and some fruit stalls are even closer. I love all tropical fruits, but … Continue reading
Silverlake 2
I returned to the Silverlake Vineyard/Tourist Centre again yesterday. Just inside the entrance gate I found a cloud of hovering dragonflies. I suspect that these insects have been trained to entice visitors inside. The sunflowers missing on my last trip … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Nature
Tagged Bee, Dragonfly, Figure, Flower, Pattaya, Silverlake, Thailand
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St Andrews
When in Scotland I often visit the Royal Burgh of St Andrews. It is a great place to take photographs. The town has a long history and many landmarks can be seen e.g. the ruins of the castle and cathedral. … Continue reading
Wild Things 143
Being a bee is not just about smelling the flowers. There are a lot of bee hazards lurking out there. This morning I found one being wrapped up by a spider. I have also seen them being immobilised by ants. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bee, Butterfly, Caterpillar, Flower, Lizard, Pattaya, Spider, Thailand
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Wild Things 142
I did not see a single lizard on my morning blog walk. This is probably the first time since last July that I have not seen any. Fortunately there are still plenty of bees (otherwise my blog would be almost … Continue reading
Wild Things 141
Songkran celebrations are over for another year. The good times are back! However my latest blog walk was not very successful. I saw a couple of lizards, but they did not wait around long enough for a photo shoot. The … Continue reading
Edinburgh 2
Owing to Pattaya’s Songkran “Water Wars”, I have uploaded a few of last October’s Edinburgh photos. These were taken at the East end of Princess Street, and from Calton Hill. I have also included a photo of the statue of … Continue reading
