Thailand: Koh Samui (Koh Tao and the Islands); Ayutthaya; Bangkok

Final pictures Bangkok – to a market – last tuk-tuk. And it rains. time to get out of here!

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Ayutthaya actually has a nice historical center with a rich collection of temple complexes.  We use the local transport as usual, enjoy the steep steps and old stone structures.

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One more [t]emple[tje], we just can’t get enough of them,…. or perhaps we can…. (picture two is temple fatigue)

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In the old Capital of Thailand Ayutthaya – Temples! The most impressive one kept for last. Reminds us of Angkor! Nice hotel rooms,…. (actually independent houses).

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Underwater beauty – on the boat & environment (like caves)

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Selection of pictures of the sailboat cruise around Koh Tao and the National Marine Park excursions…

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Alicia on the back deck at night… and the front deck

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Cave exploration.

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Monkeys in the trees.  IK BEN GEEN AAPJE!MoneyOnTree MonkeyWithChild  rainPooringDown WakeUPwith CloudsBoat

Visit the local Heathcare with Alicia – a quick visit to other parts of the island…

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Lamai Beach… not bad as far as beaches go. Bit busy, but otherwise a reasonable place to hang out…..

 

 

 

Koh Samui. View from the kitchen (there are worse environments). In the morning the buffalo come by in a herd…..ViewFromKitchen

The inside of a class-room in the break, and class in session…..theFamily on timer ClassInSession

Our place for the week – Day time / Nighttime (the bedroom is Leendert’s).

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