The Dogs of Pattaya

Here’s a fine specimen of a typical Thai dog.




This fine fellow joined us in the evenings as we strolled the beach after dinner. He had a particular section of the beach that was clearly his and would accompany us only along that section. When we reached the invisible border, he would turn off. He was quite a good companion and on occasion, would warn other dogs in our vicinity that we were his and not to bother claiming us. We didn't in the least mind belonging to him.




These murky, shadowy fellows hung out in the parking lot near the beach in the evening. I’m sure they guarded our car as we strolled the beach. Who would disturb our car with this pack on patrol?




My favorite pup – BBQ, who belonged to the vendor in charge of our section of the beach. BBQ was popular with all the patrons.

Happy New Year from Pattaya

A Bird on the beach.



A Bird in the water.







Waiting on the beach for fireworks and 2008.


Fireworks in Abstract


This one makes me think of /t.







A floating lantern (once floating in the sky, now floating along the shore)









HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! HERE'S TO 2008!

At the Farm in Thailand

Bird revealed - looking out on the view from our table at The Gop (Frog) restaurant on our way to the farm.









By the duck pond, before setting out for a tromp.



In the hot Thai sun.



The big house.




From across the garlic fields.




Coffee trees shaded by lichee trees.






Moon rise at the farm.







The moon through the dawk kaa trees.



The whole gang on Christmas Eve.

At The Orchid Farm in Chiang Mai, Thailand