The Old Phra Arthit Pier Gastronobar

The Old Phra Arthit Pier Gastronobar, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

Wandering around the Banglampu area of Bangkok recently, we came upon the Old Phra Arthit Pier Gastronobar. The place was empty at the time but it just had a nice feel to it so we stopped and (as you can see) had a Chang beer or two. We were so taken by the pleasant atmosphere of the place that we went back a couple of weeks later and had some lunch which proved to be very good and relatively easy on the pocket. At the opposite end to the photo there is a small terrace overlooking the Chao Phraya river where you can watch the world go by.

One of the residents of Lumpini Park, Bangkok

One of the residents of Lumpini Park, Bangkok, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

Just before I took this photo, this guy had just swallowed whole a rather large fish so I guessed he wasnt hungry, but just after taking the photo he threw his head back and opened his mouth wide as if to say "I might just swallow you whole too". Needless to say I backed of sharpish. I was in Lumpini park last month after heavy rain and monitor lizards were everywhere presumably because the water levels had flushed them out of their normal homes in the water drainage pipes

The Old Boatman

The Old Boatman, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

Not too long ago, we went on a boat trip on the Chao Phraya River and some of the Klongs. Out boatman was this fine chap who believe is 84 years old which is just one year younger than his boat! It was a great day out, helped along by a few bottles of wine.

Klong vendor and dog, Bangkok

Klong vendor and dog, Bangkok, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

The klongs are canals that criss cross Bangkok. They offer a fascinating insight into the daily life of Bangkokians and there are still many vendors plying their wares on them. This is just one of them.

In the Pink

In the Pink, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

Soldiers at the funeral of Princess Galyani Vadhana