Monthly Archives: Aug 2014

Patong Beach by night

By day, Patong is a mad thronging of people, tuk-tuks and scooters all trying to get through the day, going about their business. This is mostly tourist-related. Not tourism. This business is aimed squarely at the tourist. And trying to … Continue reading

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The Shore at Katathani

A mere two hour taxi ride down the west coast of Phuket, and we were checking in at The Shore at Katathani. It’s a tiny hotel, and we noted this but the small number of tables at the restaurant. They … Continue reading

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Naithon Beach – Thailand

We’ve come to Thailand in the middle of what seems to be monsoon season. This is the time of year when clouds gather, storms brew and the rain falls in sheets from the sky. One looks at old movies of ‘The … Continue reading

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Day at the beach

Paternoster (Our Father in various Latin-based languages) is a small sea-side town up the west coast, north of Cape Town. It’s a great place for a day visit, though it’s a fair distance to travel. We spent 3 days over … Continue reading

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Such peace…

Out visit to Angkor Wat was amazing. The temples are exactly what you’d expect – majestic! Their engineering is absolutely astounding. No surface is unadorned with some of the most intricate carvings around. Many of the temples are being ‘rescued’ from … Continue reading

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