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Back to Thailand to complete our trip to the North of Thailand which was interrupted when COVID 19 changed the world. The last week of our trip is relaxing in Khao Lak after having a busy few months. Read more
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    Blue Temple

    October 10, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 28 °C

    This temple is a fascinating fusion of traditional Buddhist values and classic Thai architecture with extremely contemporary design choices. The Blue Temple was designed by Putha Kabkaew, a student of the artist who built the eccentric White Temple.

    The Blue Temple is known in Thai as “Wat Rong Suea Ten”, or “Temple of the Dancing Tiger”. Another ancient temple once stood here, and tigers are said to have roamed freely over the grounds when it was abandoned nearly a century ago. The Blue Temple as it exists today is brand new by comparison. The local village decided to rebuild the temple in 1996 and began the project in 2005. Construction was officially completed in 2016, but The Blue Temple is still considered a work in progress.

    The stairs to the main entrance are guarded by naga serpents, whose tails ripple with detailed scales and twist and whirl around in entrancing elegance. The temple windows are protected by an angelic figure, posing proudly on a pedestal with feathered wings spread wide, a staff grasped behind its back. Brightly colored Yakshas, or female nature spirits, wait nearby to keep the temple safe from evil.    Read more

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    Blue Temple

    October 10, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 28 °C

    Inside, the Blue Temple is a kaleidoscope of colour and patterns, with elaborate and unbelievably intricate paintings completely covering every surface. Like most Thai temples, the walls depict stories of the life of the Buddha, but these have been painted in a particularly modern style. Much of this art is mounted in ornate gold frames which fit tastefully with the rest of the theme. Even the ceiling is spectacular, embellished with patterns so extraordinary they are almost psychedelic.

    The centerpiece of the space is a seated Buddha statue, made of shiny white porcelain that looks eerie and blue in the reflection of the room. Powerfully framed by columns, he sits with one hand pointed to the ground, a representation of the moment he achieved enlightenment.    Read more

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    Leaving the North

    October 11, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Today, we leave Northern Thailand and go South. Khao Lak is our next destination where stay for 8 days. We have had a wonderful time and learnt a lot about Thai culture and food. We are both looking forward to doing nothing and hope the weather allows us to sit poolside.Read more

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    Mae Fah Luang

    October 11, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    At the Airport in the lounge waiting for our fight to Bangkok. Morning tea cup of tea and chocolate brownie.The tiny pink peice of paper has the wifi code, magnifying glass required.

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    In the Air

    October 11, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    In the air after a 1 hour delay. We even managed front of the bus at no extra charge with yummy food.

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    In the Air Again

    October 11, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    In the Air again a 30min delay this time. Guess what front of the bus again. Meal not as good but still better than some airline meals.

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    Robinson's Resort

    October 11, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    Finally arrived in Khao Lak as it is an hour drive from the airport. The resort is huge. We need a golf cart to take us to the main area, including the restaurants.

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    Our Room

    October 11, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    Our room is quite nice right on the beach, a little run down. We have had maintenance here already just so we can open the door to the pool.

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    Dinner

    October 11, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 26 °C

    What a dinner. When we booked this Resort, we understood that all food was included but expected it to be very basic as it was buffet. Even full bottles of Australian wine and beer on tap included. To our surprise yes, a buffet but the food is like you are at a restaurant. Lots of food stations everywhere. The stations have staff who plate your meal as if you are at a top restaurant and the food was excellent. The weight is definitely going to increase. Lots of swimming and I just might have to go to the gym daily.Read more

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    Breakfast

    October 12, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    The relaxing part of our holiday has begun. Breakfast overlooking the Andaman Sea.

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    Day 1 at Robinson Resort

    October 12, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 26 °C

    Time for swimming, reading, puzzles, eating. What more could you ask for, not much. We have booked massages and taken a shuttle bus to Khao Lak Central where we walked around the shopping area and booked my tattoo for later in the week. Took a Tuk Tuk back to the resort had dinner and walked home. Day 1 over, and what a busy day it was. Looking forward to day 2.Read more

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    Day 2 at Robinson Resort

    October 13, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    Day 2 starts with a leisurely stroll to breakfast, pool boy and housing keeping tidy our Villa. Swim in the pool and laze around in the day bed before taking an ocean dip. Ride in a buggy to restaurant for lunch, back in buggy to take us to our Thai massages. Buggy back and time to get all dolled up for formal night.Read more

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    Robinson's Rob Night

    October 13, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    Glam night at Robinson's was really quite good. Food as usual was excellent, actually a touch better if anything. After dinner the staff put on a show which was also very good.

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    Day 3 at Robinson's

    October 14, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    Today started just like any day here. Walk to breakfast, chatting with other Australian's, swim, buggy ride to and from lunch. A little computer work and then buggy ride to dinner in the wet. Dinner was yummo again.Read more

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    Day 4 at Robinson's

    October 15, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    So busy today, we walked to breakfast, sat in day bed reading, and looking at the ocean. Lunch time drive in buggy and heaps more food. Back at the room afternoon nap in day bed, reading, puzzles and some computer work. Watched at a little bit of Netflix before dinner. Then buggy to another delightful dinner. That's it for another day in paradise.Read more

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    Day 5 at Robinson's

    October 16, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 27 °C

    Another glorious day of relaxing and Living the Dream. Breakfast,swim,reading, swim, lunch, computer work, dinner, chat with fellow Aussies and a random German, a Thai show, drinks and buggy ride home. We are just so busy.Read more

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    Day 6 at Robinson's

    October 17, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 25 °C

    Another day of relaxing, eating, reading and computer. The agenda for the afternoon was a lovely massage. Dinner tonight was quite busy as an additional 100 rooms have been occupied during the day.

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    Day 7 at Robinson's

    October 18, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 27 °C

    Slow walk to breakfast today, and once seated in true wet season style, it poured only for a short period, though. Back in the room to do little computer work. It is tattoo day, so quick lunch before they pick me up for my 5 hour appointment.Read more

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