The pictures below are
thumbnails, meaning they are small copies of the real thing. You just click
them. The weather in
Norway
and in
Bangkok just now. Map of lovely Thailand
and Jomtien.
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Dec 2011
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One of the transformer supplying the buildings blew up. Dangerous work to connect to the high voltage lines into the condos at ViewTalay. |
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We gathered outside the Norwegian Seamen Church for our departure. Kran is having some waffles. |
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Kran always busy on her phone on her way to the bus,
borrowed from the church. The chapel in the church is nice and cosy. |
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The entrance to the wooden temple. The king's portrait is on display in the honor of his 84th birthday. |
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The
Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya Thailand, the wooden
temple, started on in 1981. We took horse carriages to the the site due to Martin's sciatica. |
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Impressive view of the wooden structure. Ingmar, the leader of our trip in front of the structure. |
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The sign reads: The Sanctuary of truth was constructed according ancient Thai ingenuity and covered with wooden carved sculptures. The Sanctuary of truth represent the relationship between human beings and the universe. The various wooden techniques used are impressive. |
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The wooden sculptures seems to float in the air. A nice concrete bridge for a change. |
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The wooden temple has been continuously under construction
since 1981 and is very impressive. The raw material is red teak, not present any more in Thailand and is imported from the neighboring countries like Cambodia, Burma and Laos. |
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Amazing to know that this is wood only. Gongs to make some sounds with. |
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Wooden structures in their thousands. It is very time consuming and the Thais are importing carvers from neighboring countries like Burma, Cambodia and Laos. |
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The show place were we can watch the show. The ridge of the roofs are nicely decorated. |
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Kran and Martin with a happy Dane watching the
show. The classic Thai dance can be seen here, 34 MB long. |
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Happy dancer. Long nailed dancer. |
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Family dancers. Then a snake like sheep is showing up. |
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Snake on a sheep walk. The sheep at rest at last. |
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Time for some sword fighting. The fight can been
see here,
14 MB long. The final dance is on and the video is here. |
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Amazing that all this is carved out of wood. Two faces carved out of a solid trunk of red teak. |
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The sea view towards Pattaya city. Kran takes the opportunity to send a prayer to Buddha at the altar inside the temple. |
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Kran with her hard hat. It is required since
they are continuously building on the temple. Kran and Martin with their hard hats. |
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Carving details are awesome. Female Buddha just made from red teak. |
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Wooden details towards the sea. Work in progress. |
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Lady Buddha has gotten new arms. Exterior view is just as impressive as those from the inside. |
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The tour guide with mike and yellow hat. Kran and Martin are happy with Buddha. |
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Martin pulling faces at Kran. Craftsman's tools. |
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Standing lady. Lying down lady. |
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Work in progress. Modern tools. |
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Craftsman at rest. Neighbors in Pattaya. |
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Returning back to our bus, we crossed this
bridge. Leaving behind our group stickers. |
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Nice ticket girl. Kran and Martin in holes. |
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Lunch table. Karin and Anders to the left. More dinner table from the opposite side. |
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Skyline of Pattaya. The harbor of the fish market. |
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Junk, and lots of it. Fishermen boats a quay. |
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Living in junk for poor Thais is not uncommon. Squids ready to cook. |
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Dried fish. Chopping fish heads takes all day. |
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Fish eggs or roe from some unknown specie. |
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Fried bananas are popular in Thailand. So is fresh baby sharks seen here. |
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So is fresh crabs. Chopping up chicken leg for broth is another time consuming task. |
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In the evening at Mr. Moo's restaurant with
Kerstin and Ingmar from Sweden. Tough sales lady at the fruit market. |
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Nice bearded old man at the Star Bar. A thoughtful oldie like Martin. |
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Kran having a chat with St. Claus. The prices at the Star Bar. |
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St. Claus and his wife. |
The next day, Friday December 9th, it was time for
the first visit of the trip to The Immigration's Offices. A waste of time.
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