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Weekly Round Up #22
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008Week of November 17 to November 23.
This week was slow. But still a good week that is worth remembering:) We went out the early days of the week. We had a flu shot last Monday but we have to go back for the 2 boys. They both needed another vaccines. Then the day after, I [...]
Photo Hunt: Ruin{ed}
Friday, November 14th, 2008Ayutthaya has tons of ruins during the past centuries. And we had a chance to visit when we used to live in Bangkok for a couple of years.
Here are some photos.
And here’s another one with me going up to the Wat. Those were the younger days..:)
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On The Spot: Mario Maurer
Monday, October 13th, 2008He’s cute, and I must admit, he’s pretty “gay-ish” according to my gaydar.He’s Mario Maurer. A thai male model and one of the lead actor of The Love of Siam.Pretty hot eh?Image Via Googlexoxo,-tonskie
The Love of Siam
Monday, October 13th, 2008The Love of SiamA multi-layered family drama from Thailand.The controversial element of the story is a gay romance between two teenage boys.Below is the theatrical trailer.Enjoy.Image Via GoogleVideo Via Youtubexoxo-tonskie
Thailand’s Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Sunday, September 21st, 2008The Grand Palace, which includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is one of the must visits when you are in Bangkok. It was the official residence of Thailand’s kings up to the mid-20th century but is still as grand as its name implies. After resting …
Chatuchak Market in Bangkok, Thailand
Saturday, September 20th, 2008You haven’t been to Bangkok if you haven’t shopped in the Chatuchak Weekend Market! The locals usually refer to it as JJ Market. At 1.13 square kilometers and with 15,000 stalls, it is said to be the biggest market in the world. Make sure to come on a …
Back in Bangkok!
Friday, September 19th, 2008Bangkok is one of my favorite Asian cities. And I found myself back again in Bangkok for a family vacation. I’m not a fan of package tours for international trips. But in this instance, it was cheaper and more convenient, especially since my niece was…
Wordless Wednesday #52: Phuket’s Buddha
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
Sitting on top of a hill overlooking the whole island of Phuket, this image is considered the biggest in the province.
Wordless Wednesday #50
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
This is my 50th WW entry - woohoo!!
Gold and bronze images of Buddha sold in one of the many souvenir stalls in Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand
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Phuket photos, you say?
Monday, July 28th, 2008Here…
… feel free to dig through this lot!
Or better yet, go to my Flickr page where you can have a better view.
Have fun!
Still in Phuket
Sunday, July 27th, 2008So yeah, we’re already in our third (on to the fourth) week here in Phuket and the procrastination still hangs on. I’ve been out to the beaches and malls several times while R is in school attending classes, but, other than that, I am enjoying the bliss of idleness.
This post has sat in my drafts folder for the past weeks and even now I am still trying to concentrate on writing - which is so difficult given that the temptation to just vegetate in front of the TV or under the sun with a book in hand and the sound of the waves and the wind on the background is too irresistible. Anyhow, the proverbial push came from dear step-sister B from down-under whom I was engaged in a YM chat - she reprimanded me for not seeing any Phuket photos, and so, she promptly asked for evidences to prove my whereabouts, that I am really gallivanting in Phuket. No, we’re not really stepsisters; B is actually my best pal Viking M’s younger sister. Down-under B likes to call me her step-sister, having lived with them for several years, and we have developed a strong sisterhood bond. Although she’s a nurse, I feel like she would very well be a CSI agent as she has a keen eye for evidences.
Look, I’m going nowhere again *lol*
The day we arrived in Phuket proved to be a long day for my husband and I. During the one hour flight to Bangkok and another hour flight to Phuket, and the 5-hour transit, we were both clueless as it was the first time we’ve been on a budget flight. As there were no seat numbers, we had to kick and fight and bite to go in front of the queue in order to get good seats. No, not really, but as soon as boarding is announced, there was a mad dash to the line, and all proper queuing etiquette was forgotten. Imagine grungy backpackers, amorous businessmen and pretty women clad in dainty clothes and killer heels pushing against each other in the line? Apart from this riot, our flights were okay. We managed to have a shut-eye even for a few minutes because the previous night was spent packing and unpacking (and packing again) our luggages.
We landed in Phuket around 4pm without any hitches and didn’t have any trouble getting a taxi to Nai Harn where MrandMrsB’s house is located. The drivers spoke better English than the ones in Bangkok, much to my surprise, but they are all the same when it comes to driving, fast and furious (mga kaskasero din!). Once the diminutive driver was behind the wheels, he transformed into a pedal-pushing mad man! Ninerbyos ako, so to calm myself, I shifted my focus duon sa dinadaanan namin. From the taxi window, I could see the massive development projects one after another along the way. Mountains are cleared, carved and subdivided to make way for exclusive subdivisions, a hotel or resort… whatever, and everywhere I look it’s what I see. Phuket is the largest island province in Thailand and is one of the, if not the top, best destinations in the country. True, it’s an island, but everything seems to be found here - huge supermarkets and malls, first class hospitals, and not to mention the exclusive hotels and villas, resorts, spas, golf courses, bars, restaurants. And the construction seems to be not going to end soon. God knows how many more establishments are going to be erected in the future. Truly, Phuket is the playground for the rich and wealthy. I feel so small in this sea of ostentatious display of wealth and grandeur. So that was my introduction to Phuket.
When we arrived at MrandMrsB’s house, R was pretty much exhausted and went for a quick nap while I managed to help MrsB prepare dinner. The dinner was quiet, except for some whining from MrandMrsB’s four-year old son known as the little rascal. MrB is nice, but a man of few words and so we didn’t have much to talk about. Perhaps because when we arrived he was gardening so he was tired, and so were we, so the conversation wasn’t engaging.
It was the first time that I had been to MrandMrsB’s house in Phuket after several invitations offered to me. Typical Thai-style house, a blend of cement and hardwood, it has three bedrooms, two toilet and bath, storeroom, kitchen, a cozy living room and a nice swimming pool! But the night was memorable to me because it’s the second time R and I have traveled abroad together after a long time. We fell asleep wondering what the one-month course would be like.
Wordless Wednesday #45: Beaches of Phuket
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
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Notes from rainy Phuket
Friday, July 11th, 2008Yes, we are now in Phuket, and to those who are wondering why this blog is devoid of any Phuket posts and pictures… well, all I can say is that I allowed myself to be bitten by the procrastination bug. My husband tells me, we are on holiday so we, I particularly, can do whatever I want to. Ergo, I will blog whenever I feel like blogging… 
To my parents, please do not worry. We arrived here last Saturday, flying with Thai Air Asia from Phnom Penh to Bangkok, then Bangkok to Phuket. This was our first time traveling with AirAsia and we didn’t know what to expect. It turned out alright, with a few funny encounters… will tell you next time.
We are staying here but we might go to Fe and Tony’s at Nai Harn (left photo) this weekend, but that depends on how soon Rob can finish his assignments… You see, in Phnom Penh, he is the teacher and the one giving out assignments; but over here, the roles have reversed. Each day a new task is given, and he needs to make lesson plans… I am, as my part, some sort of a cheerleader and assistant (taga-timpla ng kape… juk lang)
Fe and Tony are our friends who are also based in Phnom Penh. He teaches in one of the international schools there. They own a nice Thai-style house in Nai Harn where they spend most of their holidays. We spent a night in their lovely house before coming here. The couple own a nice Thai-style house in Nai Harn where they spend most of their holidays.
Until the next post… ta-ta.
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WW: Wishful Thinking
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008Only months to go
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