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Kwan Phayao (Phayao Lake) is the largest fresh-water fish habitat in the upper north part of Thailand which provides the livelihood of many of the local people. To protect the lake from pollution, motor boats are not allowed on the lake.
acrylic on canvas, 13 x 18 cm
G7 Shared Agenda for Global Action to Build Back Better
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reconstruire en mieux
"Look at mother nature on the run . . . ."
Neil Young, "After the Goldrush"
Unprecedented wildfires in the western United States, severe flooding in the eastern United States, in Europe and Asia, severe drought worldwide, an uncontrollable viral pandemic, yet there is a majority of the population (especially in the US) that does not believe such things. So here we are.
There will be no "Flyin' mother nature's silver seed
To a new home in the sun".
Our journey from Phitsanulok to Kon Kaen was quite special. For much of the way we passed through a mountain range that characterises the border between Thailand and Laos. The only disappointment was that places to stop for pictures were at a premium
One female dog commanding a lot of attention from the males in the village. They caused a localised traffic jam in the process
Paddleboarding is very popular in these parts (yes, we had a go too!) and a couple were taking the sunset option. This was taken from the famous railway bridge.
My last picture from the historic park at Sukhothai - such a wonderful atmosphere at Wat Traphang Thong. Moving on to a new location in the next round of pictures as we continue our road trip
The Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden is located 30 minutes north of Chiang Mai, along the windy road to Samoeng. The Botanical Garden Chiang Mai was opened in 1992 and is a centre to promote research, biodiversity and allow visitors to see the most diverse natural plants that Thailand has to offer. The Garden is set in a valley surrounded by rainforest and there is a whole range of different areas to visit. Visitors can walk around the flower gardens, banana path or enter one of the many different greenhouses – Savanna House, Orchid House or the Carnivorous Plant House. Another highlight of the gardens is a 400 metre canopy walkway which is suspended over the jungle canopy and gives an enlightening perspective of nature from high up in the air.
We managed to sneak out and have some fun while we were in Maesot, going to this local beauty spot. The storm gathering in the distance meant that we didn't venture far from our vehicle...
New Rules from our Prime Minister.
Stay at home. Save lives. Protect the NHS.
If you can work from home, do so. Those who cannot work from home are actively encouraged to go to work. However, individuals should avoid public transport if possible, either cycle, walk or use your car. As you can see, these people obeyed the rules, the rest stayed home; except for one who was coming back from up North……!
PS. If you are not from England you may not understand the write-up. Sorry....!
This gentleman seems to know where the lushest grass grows - so why not take your cow to feast on it?
Our train arrives an hour and a half after we were dropped off to have a look around at Wang Pho. It's about an hour by rail from here to Kanchanaburi
The scale of the dragon at Wat Ban Tham can truly be appreciated from the top of this part of the temple
We could easily have scooped up this small dog and taken her home. In fact we were encouraged to do so by the locals. Sadly we aren't allowed pets in our condo
Looking out across the Isaan countryside towards Cambodia from the high vantage point of Wat Khao Angkhan
[Street photography. São Paulo, 2020]
During the height of the pandemic, visiting my mother in the hospital. She survived.
A nova realidade... ou ainda não.
Durante o auge da pandemia, visitando minha mãe no hospital. Ela sobreviveu.
All of today's pictures come from Chiang Rai market where we visited for the first part of a cooking class. I always love going to the market - there are so many colours and lots of human interest when we go
The murals inside the local temple to where we stayed outside Chiang Mai show a lot of life and traditions in the wider area. They almost remind me of Bruegel paintings
[Street photography. São Paulo, 2020]
During the height of the pandemic, visiting my mother in the hospital. She survived.
A nova realidade... ou ainda não.
Durante o auge da pandemia, visitando minha mãe no hospital. Ela sobreviveu.
Seeing one of these beasts taking the journey up the Death Railway towards Burma must have been quite the sight. Sadly this one has been mothballed now and is on static display in Kanchanaburi near the railway station
So many exotic butterflies on this stand of orange sunflowers. Sadly I haven't been able to identify any of them
All of today's pictures come from Chiang Rai market where we visited for the first part of a cooking class. I always love going to the market - there are so many colours and lots of human interest when we go
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand and the capital of Chiang Mai Province. It is 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok near most of the highest mountains in the country (because it is located near the Himalayas), including Doi Suthep and Doi Inthanon (which is the tallest mountain in Thailand).
Chiang Mai (meaning "New City" in Thai) was founded in 1296 as the new capital of Lan Na, succeeding the former capital, Chiang Rai. The city's strategic location on the Ping River (a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River) and its proximity to major trading routes contributed to its historic importance.
Although the city of Chiang Mai only officially covers most parts of the Mueang Chiang Mai District, with a population of 127,000, the city's sprawl extends into several neighboring districts. The Chiang Mai metropolitan area has a population of nearly one million people, which is more than half of the total population of Chiang Mai Province.
Wat Phra Singh is situated on the western end of the old city, nestled inside a moat that was originally established in the year 1345. The temple was built to house the remains of the late King Kham Fu by his son King Phayu, the fifth king of the Mangrai dynasty. The statue of Phra Buddha Singh was brought to the temple in 1367, which led to the temple being renamed. The main attraction of Wat Phra Singh is Wihan Lai Kham, a complex which reiterates the history of Songthong and Suwanna Hongse. As for its grand architecture, visitors will be amazed by the majestic lions that guard the main entrance of the temple overlooking the Ping River.