LECHE PLAN dyotay :D

Leche plan?



may baong pantalon si papi? :D sayang may asawa na sya, pero payag akong maging kabit. :D :lol:

The trouser was rented from the entrance reception. Shorts are not allowed inside the temples within Wat Phra Kaeo.

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DAY 1
April 10, 2009
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Still at WAT PHRA KAEO...
The other gate to the Wat, but closed for public access.

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Some 10-20% of the entire stretch of Wat Phra Kaeo’s perimeter cloister hosts the Ramakien Gallery.

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There are 178 painting panels depicting the complete story of the Ramakien.
Here’s a few of them…

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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most important building of Wat Phra Kaeo.

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Unfortunately, cameras are not allowed inside the temple.
The Emerald Buddha is the smallest buddha image inside the wat, but is the most important image.

Encircling the exterior of the temple are 112 garudas, mythical beasts that are half-man, half-bird. They are shown holding hagas (serpents) and are typical of the wat’s dazzling decorative details.

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At the temple exit door…

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… and the intricate details of the external wall as backdrop. :D

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On our way out, some monks were on their way in.

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Some random shots of the rest of Wat Phra Kaeo

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TO BE CONTINUED…

^^^ may baon ka bang spare na baterya ng camera mo? dahil halos lahat yata ng anggolo ay nakunan mo. :D pero hindi ako nagrereklamo dahil nasisiyahan akong tingnan lahat. sana nilagayan mo ng signature o watermarks ang mga pictures mo, dahil sa sobrang ganda nila ay baka mayron ibang gumamit.:D salamat ulit :applause:

ano itong bitbit ng mga monks? pera?
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^^^ may baon ka bang spare na baterya ng camera mo? dahil halos lahat yata ng anggolo ay nakunan mo. :D pero hindi ako nagrereklamo dahil nasisiyahan akong tingnan lahat. sana nilagayan mo ng signature o watermarks ang mga pictures mo, dahil sa sobrang ganda nila ay baka mayron ibang gumamit.:D salamat ulit :applause:

ano itong bitbit ng mga monks? pera?



Full charge naman battery ko everyday kaya walang problemang maubusan. I can take more than thousand shots without draining the battery. :D

Tamad akong maglagay ng watermark. Dagdag abala.

Di ko napansin may bitbit nga pala yung mga monks. Baka prayer paraphernalia nila ang laman. :D

If not prayer paraphernalia, those could be offering to the monks. :)

Grabe yang mga temples na yan ano? Tinganga siguro ako kung ako ang naanduon.. (TINGANGA = Nakatingala at nakanganga pa...)

Kaya siguro talaga dinadayo ng mga foreigngerms ang thailand, ang daming structures na mapapa-tinganga ka talaga..tapos, pagkain at culture nila, sabay maraming magagandang resorts...

Ano ba ang mayroon sa filipinas na mapapatinganga ang mga turista? I don't think matitinganga ang mga tao sa rice terreces at chocolate hills...

Grabe yang mga temples na yan ano? Tinganga siguro ako kung ako ang naanduon.. (TINGANGA = Nakatingala at nakanganga pa...)
hehe. We were like that. Before, I just don't care about these wats in the pics/books but I was mesmerized when I saw them in real life. They're big!!! :D

Occasionally, I said 'oh my gawd' and even 'shit' and then some people stared at me. :lol:

Sigurado pag ako, walang masabi, talagang TINGANGA ako kahit magmukhang tanga at pasukan ng langaw ang bibig ko LMAO

WOW!:lol: thanks for posting these pics, kahit panu nakakabusog ng mata,:)

Kaya siguro talaga dinadayo ng mga foreigngerms ang thailand, ang daming structures na mapapa-tinganga ka talaga..tapos, pagkain at culture nila, sabay maraming magagandang resorts...

Ano ba ang mayroon sa filipinas na mapapatinganga ang mga turista? I don't think matitinganga ang mga tao sa rice terreces at chocolate hills...
exotic kasi ang thailand. andaming unique sa kanila. :D bukod dun, mura pa halos lahat (food/hotels/airfare) at saka mas accessible yung mga tourist spots.

tingin ko, gawin lang mura yung mga presyo dito sa pinas at kung mas madaling puntahan, dadayuhin din ng mga turista. tingin ko mas marami tayong touristy places.

exotic kasi ang thailand. andaming unique sa kanila. :D bukod dun, mura pa halos lahat (food/hotels/airfare) at saka mas accessible yung mga tourist spots.

tingin ko, gawin lang mura yung mga presyo dito sa pinas at kung mas madaling puntahan, dadayuhin din ng mga turista. tingin ko mas marami tayong touristy places.

at safe, halos madaling araw na ako kung umuwi at minsan ang sinasakyan ko ay yung taxi nilang motorbike o scooter, at kahit lilib na daan ang iniikutan ay wala akong pangamba na baka holdapin o patayin ako. pero ang numero unong gusto ko sa thailand ay wala silang pake elam kesehodang bading ka, kaya malaya kong nai e-express ang aking sarili, kahit mag holding hands o halikan ko sa public ang dyowa. :D

Yes. Safety and accessibility can be magnets to attract casual tourists to the Philippines. Our cultural spots is not as unique as Thailand and our natural wonders may not be jaw-dropping, but the Philippines can draw more tourists if safety and infrastructure will be primary concerns for improvement.

Maybe the government should legalize prostitution so the Philippines can be the number one sex tourism mecca of the world. he he , just joking..

Honestly, there is something mystical about thailand in my opinion. I mean inspite of the calamities in the past and the political unrest in that country. The tourists still keeps on coming back. I'm not necessarily putting our country down but it's just something lacking in the Philippines, filipinos are known to be very industrious when foreigners hire us to work in their countries, our people is adaptable or flexible but I guess the filipinos are so westernized already if not americanized that we are lacking mystery that would draw people from all over the world into our country. Perhaps being the only christian country in asia makes the filipinos and it's culture less interesting than let's say, thailand, Japan, Cambodia, Indonesia or even vietnam. Not that we are boring people because we are not... it's just something something..... Who knows???

MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
DAY 1
April 10, 2009
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The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace was the king’s official residence from 1782 to 1946. Today, the royal family resides at Chitrlada Palace.

There are around 20 small and large buildings in the Grand Palace complex outside of the Wat Phra Kaeo compound. Some huge buildings like the Borom Phiman Mansion can only be seen from its guarded gates which is some 50 meters from the mansion itself. Only a few can be viewed up close and the rest are off limits to the public.

The Aramindra Winitchai Hall

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Beside it is the smaller Dusita Phirom Hall…

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… and side by side with other smaller structures.

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This cluster of connected buildings is the grand residence of the palace complex.

The majestic Chakri Maha Prasat Hall, also known as the Grand Palace Throne Hall, or Chakri Throne Hall. It was built in 1882 neo-classical style with a distinct Thai roof by British architect John Chinitz.

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Guards… always on guard.

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In front of the Grand Palace Throne Hall are government buildings

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Beside the Grand Palace Hall is the cross-shaped Dusit Maha Prasat Hall or Dusit Throne Hall. The original structure was built in 1784 but was struck by lightning 5 years later. It was rebuilt in a smaller scale as what it is now.

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Nearby is the Aphorn Phimok Prasat Pavilion. It was originally built as a royal changing room when the king is giving audience at the Dusit Throne Hall.

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One of two gates to the Prasat Hall compound.

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Last group shot…

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From the Grand Palace, we had our lunch at a nearby hawkers area.

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Yummy pad thai and some chicken BBQ

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Popular brands, Thai style

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The majestic Chakri Maha Prasat Hall, also known as the Grand Palace Throne Hall, or Chakri Throne Hall. It was built in 1882 neo-classical style with a distinct Thai roof by British architect John Chinitz.

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That would be my favorite building in the complex.

^^ Me too. :D

I like the palace beside it more. I mean the one closed to the public. I have a photo of it.

The guy in yellow T-shirt and white pants looks funny.

I love all these temples and palaces just the same, I think I am really going to visit thailand on my next travel.

The guy in yellow T-shirt and white pants looks funny.

Didn't notice him until you mentioned it Lils. :D Kenkoy. Buti na lang di yung guy in yellow shirt (only) ang tinuro mo. :D

I also wanted to do some wacky poses while inside the wats but decided not to. Baka kako magalit yung iba kasi religious sites at isipin binabastos.


I love all these temples and palaces just the same, I think I am really going to visit thailand on my next travel.

You have to spend at least week in Thailand Elmo if you want to explore everything, from the heritage sites to beaches. Kami nga, daming lugar sa itinerary namin ang di namin nagawang puntahan kasi we under-estimated the time it would take see everything there is to see in the wats.

a good way to explore thailand is via motorbike. scooter rentals are very cheap, usually less than 200 baht/day for weekly rentals and if you can haggle well :)

^great suggestion

ganda ng mga pics, bong
ano tawag sa dulo ng bawat bubong na parang kukong mahaba

Naku, pang $1,000,000 question yan @tigs.

Kailangan ko ng lifeline :lol:

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ganda ng mga pics, bong
ano tawag sa dulo ng bawat bubong na parang kukong mahaba
Naku, pang $1,000,000 question yan @tigs.

Kailangan ko ng lifeline :lol:

Those are called Chofahs, they are the bird-like decorations on the end of the temple roofs. Meanwhile, a Chedi (a different term would be stupa or pagoda) is a domed edifice, often quite tall, under which relics of the Buddha or revered religious teachers are buried. :colgate:

aah

The temples are stunningly beautiful!!

Speaking of food, I'm craving for some Pad Thai now. :lol:

^^ I'm also craving for Thai foods now! :D When we were in BKK, all that we did in between the tours was to eat, eat and eat! :lol: I never thought that Thai foods tastes so good and there's so much variety, aside from it's cheap and presentable! :)

Tomorrow, I might try the Thai foodhouse I discovered beside Bel-air. :banana:

Thanks for the info Kimber. I thought it was also called 'ngao'. :D

^^ You gotta love the kick of spice in Tom Young soup and chicken with green curry on coconut milk. :lol:

You gotta love the kick of spice in Tom Young soup and chicken with green curry on coconut milk. :lol:

Hmm....and who's this Tom Young fellow, and why are you slurping his spicy soup? :sly: ( :lol: )


FYI, it's Tom Yum! :gossip:

Hmm....and who's this Tom Young fellow, and why are you slurping his spicy soup? :sly: ( :lol: )


FYI, it's Tom Yum! :gossip:

Great!!

Yeupz, it's spicy. :lol::lol:

MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
DAY 1
April 10, 2009
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WAT ARUN

From Tha Tien Pier, Wat Arun is just across the Chao Phraya River, a one stop boat ride.

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On board now…

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My friend did not go with us this time. He was going to Phuket late that afternoon with his wife and friends so he has to leave early.

Wat Arun is named after Aruna, he Indian god of dawn. This popular image of the wat, as seen from the Chao Phraya, appears on the Baht10 coin.

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Aside from the central monument, the Wat Arun complex also has other buildings which may be a temple or an administrative center.

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This one’s definitely a temple

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A prang…

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The central monument to the Wat Arun comprises a central prang and four minor prangs at the corners and mondops on the sides midway between the minor prangs. The monument’s design symbolizes Hindu-Buddhist cosmology

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The central prang (tower) is the mythical Mount Meru.

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Chinese figures stand guard at the entrances to the terrace and staircases.

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The central prang has three symbolic levels.

The Traiphum (base) represents 31 realms of existence across the three worlds (Desire, Form and Formless) of the Buddhist universe.
Only this level is accessible to the public…

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Elaborate artistry…

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Ramakien figures have become synonymous with Thailand temple artwork.

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Continuing on the 3 symbolic levels...

The Tavatimsa Heaven (central section), where all desires are fulfilled, is guarded at the four cardinal points by the Hindu god Indra; and the Devaphum (top) is the peak of Mount Meru, rising above four subsidiary peaks. It denotes six heavens within seven realms of happiness.


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One of the four minor prangs…

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Inside the niches of each minor prang are statues of Nayu, the god of wind, on horseback

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Mondops are the structures at the cardinal points of the monument

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From the terrace, the Grand Palace complex is not that far…

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On our way out, we passed by this monk killing time. He’s not camera shy.

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TO BE CONTINUED...

So is the Palace Complex at Bangkok also the national religious center for Buddhism?

So is the Palace Complex at Bangkok also the national religious center for Buddhism?

I don't know if it is considered as the religious center but Wat Phra Kaeo is considered to be Thailand's holiest temple.

I don't know if it is considered as the religious center but Wat Phra Kaeo is considered to be Thailand's holiest temple.

Yeah, and I know that the Emerald Buddha is housed within the Palace Complex...

It's like a Spanish/Philippine plaza, a palace is located near/beside a temple. :)

The King is also the primary promoter of Buddhism hence the location of the palace. He moved to Chitralada Palace after the mysterious death of his brother.

From the terrace, the Grand Palace complex is not that far…

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On our way out, we passed by this monk killing time. He’s not camera shy.

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TO BE CONTINUED...
i love these 2 photos :)

I'm beginning to appreciate the idea of creating the national administrative center within the walls of Intramuros. If they won't fit inside, add to that the area along the Pasig and the waterfront or Port Area. I want to see the Ayutamiento, the Palacio del Gobernador and other edifices that would showcase our heritage rebuilt. Connecting to the past would perhaps lend a greater aura of authority to government. The buildings within Intramuros and along the Pasig would revitalize the historic core and give back prominence to the Pasig. It would help discourage squatting along the banks and the dumping of pollutants into the river. And I would like Manila to reclaim the symbol of the golden sealion- a noble city married to the sea.

On our way out, we passed by this monk killing time. He’s not camera shy.

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Jeff should've donned some saffron colored robes as well. :colgate:

^ hehe. I saw robes for rent at one of the wats (Wat Arun?) but we don't have enough time for that :D Maybe next time.

Jeff should've donned some saffron colored robes as well. :colgate:

And shave his head too. :D

MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
DAY 1
April 10, 2009
[continuation]

DOWNTOWN BANGKOK

From Wat Arun, it’s another boat ride through the Chao Phraya. We had a glimpse of another temple which was in our itinerary but did not have time to go there…

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We get off at the Oriental pier and explored a portion of the downtown area. Upon disembarking the boat, the East Asiatic Company building welcomes you. It’s a Venetian-style edifice built in 1901.

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Oriental Avenue (Soi 40)

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The China House, one of Bangkok’s most expensive restaurants, is in a building built in the 1910s.

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Some commercial buildings

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The crumbling old Customs House built in the 1880s.

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Windows…

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Contrasts

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The Assumption Cathedral was built in 1910. The church is closed so we didn’t have the chance to see the cathedral’s Rococo interiors which features a high vaulted ceiling and a marble altar from France.

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The church resembles San Jose Church in Iloilo City

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At the back of the church is the Assumption College which is surprisingly huge.

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A street named Charoen Krung :D

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State Tower, the building with a golden dome roof

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Tuktuk

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We had dinner at this streetside eatery near Shangri-la Hotel

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Back to the Skytrain… Saphan Taksin station of the Silom line

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On board…

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Siam Central station/interchange, to change train for the Sukhumvit line

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And finally, On Nut station

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Just beside the station is an open market, put up for the Songkran Festival season

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WHAT A DAY IT WAS!


COMING UP NEXT: DAY 2…

^^ huy yung 1st night out pa hehe :D
:master: @ State Tower

^^ Wala akong pics ng 1st night out. Second night meron. :D

^^ ows! how come you have a photo of me taken at Pat Pong? :lol:

anyway, you're the boss :D

^^ Ay oo nga pala. I used my compact camera pala that night. Nasa ibang file folder kaya di ko makita. :D.

MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
NIGHT 2
APRIL 10, 2009


In the evening we had our first Bangkok night out. (This is our second night in Bangkok, the first night was our arrival.)


On the SkyTrain, Waldo says: “Where next?”

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At Silom Road, we passed by this specialty shop… It's as if hair cut by gays has a premium that they have to be very specific.

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And he finally decided where to go... Waldo at one of the bars…

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Thanon Phat Phong, popularly known as Pat Pong 2

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Yan lang po. Yung iba blurry or too naughty to show. :D

I'm surprised they allow tank tops or shirtless attire for me in bars there. I haven't realy been in any decent bars where guys can just walk in wearing just that. Well, unless if it's a hawaiian luao,( grrrrr i can't remember the spelling of that)

^^ they are strict with dress code upon entry but you can take off your shirt while inside, hehe.
Thanon Phat Phong, popularly known as Pat Pong 2
Yan lang po. Yung iba blurry or too naughty to show. :D
hehe. thanks! :D
we better try the ping pong show at phat phong next time j/k:lol:

siguro puwede kong isama yuong New Orleans trip nuon, kase may mga babaeng labas ang dibdib, baka macensor ako ng mods..LMAO puwedo ko sigurong i-black out ang r rated portion he he

^ puede siguro ipost yan! lagyan na lang star yung nips :lol:

HAHA, tempting!! LMAO pero takpan ko rin siguro ang fez, baka mademanda ako..he he

Teka, kay shayaman dedicated ang travel thread na ito, baka ma OT ako he he

^^ Wala namang masama i-post yung mga Phat Phong photos dito diba? Mature naman lahat dito.... malay niyo baka maging macho lahat pag nakita nila yung happenings niyo sa Bangkok... :lol:

^^ Ayaw!... Baka merong masuka! :lol:

MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
DAY 2
APRIL 11, 2009


Destination: DUSIT


We started the day with a hearty Thai breakfast… three set meals for two mouths. Di halatang gutom. :D

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The Tesco Lotus food court again…

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SkyTrain.. as usual was the most efficient and convenient mode of transport from where we stayed. SkyTrain stations have different color motifs…On Nut station is green…

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Some Bangkok cityscape from the SkyTrain on our way from On Nut to Victory Monument…

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Then there it was, the Baiyoke Tower, Thailand’s tallest building.

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Colorful restaurant outdoor seating area along the way...

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Our last stop, Victory Monument station. This station has an orange motif.

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Station advert…

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From the station platform, we saw this Rangsit University College of Medicine. Waldo feels a connection right away :D

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The Victory Monument… is similar to Caloocan City’s Bonifacio Monument minus the chaotic vehicular traffic. The rotunda premises is filled with commercial activity (vendors are aplenty) but is still very orderly.

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The BTS (SkyTrain) make its way round the rotunda.

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I think the LRT1 extension from Monumento to North EDSA (MRT3) might look like this.

From Victory Monument, we took a cab to Dusit the center of Thai officialdom and an oasis of relative calm in a chaotic city. Tree lined avenues, khlong, old buildings, and the low skyline have all been preserved here.

Our first stop is the ANANTA SAMAKHOM THRONE HALL, constructed in lavish Italian Renaissance and Neo-classic style. It is often used as a venue for important royal and state ceremonies.

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On June 9, 2006, H.M. King Bhumibol appeared on the balcony of the hall to receive statements of well wishes during his Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.

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Feels like Biboy’s mansion…

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Mine too!

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Donut boy

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One of 2 auxiliary buildings beside the throne hall…

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Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall now houses the Exhibition of the Masterpieces, a collection of royal regalia and scale models of royal thrones, barges, howdahs, etc mostly crafted in gold and embellished with gemstones. Too bad taking photos are not allowed. We were definitely awe-struck with what we saw. Our Malacañang Palace pales in comparison. For an entrance fee of Baht150, it’s so much worth it.

At the reception, Waldo was required to wear a sarong because shorts are not allowed inside.

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The receptionist was very accommodating and attends to all our needs.

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She even searched for us while we were inside the exhibition hall just to give the sunglasses Waldo left at the reception, rather than waiting for us to get back.

Then there was heavy downpour. We were stranded for about 2 hours when the compound was flooded.

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Thai hospitality extends beyond what we expected. Aware that we have been stranded for more than 2 hours already, the receptionist offered to phone a taxi without us asking for it. She even gave us plastic bags to wrap our feet so that we can wade through the floodwater to the taxi without getting wet.

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We’ve spent so much time at Ananta Samakhon Throne Hall and because of the floodwater and rain, we decided not to proceed with the rest of our itinerary at Dusit, such as the Vimanmek Mansion, Royal Carriage Museum and Wat Benchamabophit. Sayang talaga.


TO BE CONTINUED…

^^ nice! :D

That was one of my most unforgettable moments in BBK. I remember that Thai lady who searched for me inside the palace and gave me the shades. :D Also, when they noticed that we're already staying too long inside, they looked for us and told us to go to the reception and wait for the tuktuk/taxi that they called. That didn't end there, they're even the ones who put that plastic bag in shyaman's feet.

Truly amazing Thai hospitality. Bangkok is indeed the City of Angels. :angel:

Kop khun Krung Thep :)

A definite WOW thread! :applause: Thanks for sharing, guys! :banana:

^^ nice! :D

That was one of my most unforgettable moments in BBK. I remember that Thai lady who searched for me inside the palace and gave me the shades. :D Also, when they noticed that we're already staying too long inside, they looked for us and told us to go to the reception and wait for the tuktuk/taxi that they called. That didn't end there, they're even the ones who put that plastic bag in shyaman's feet.

Truly amazing Thai hospitality. Bangkok is indeed the City of Angels. :angel:

Kop khun Krung Thep :)

Even the guards were very courteous. I don't see any stern looks from any of them unlike our guards in the Phils. Sa atin, masusungit ang mga sikyu :D



A definite WOW thread! :applause: Thanks for sharing, guys! :banana:

^^ Thanks @zodiac... a lot more to come... I've only posted about half of the pics so far.

^^ I agree with you, kahit meron mga kotongs at scammers duon, hindi kasing sama katulad sa Pinas. My friend lost his wallet in a Phat Phong (store) :lol:, but the finder was able to track him down on his hotel early next morning with his cash still inside it. Kaya binigay niya na lang lahat yung pera, almost $200 plus some Bahts. Tuwang tuwa daw yung messenger, tinanong pa siya kung kelangan niya ng special female service sa room niya, kaso pauwi na kaming lahat. :lol:

^^ I agree with you, kahit meron mga kotongs at scammers duon, hindi kasing sama katulad sa Pinas. My friend lost his wallet in a Phat Phong (store) :lol:, but the finder was able to track him down on his hotel early next morning with his cash still inside it. Kaya binigay niya na lang lahat yung pera, almost $200 plus some Bahts. Tuwang tuwa daw yung messenger, tinanong pa siya kung kelangan niya ng special female service sa room niya, kaso pauwi na kaming lahat. :lol:
haha. store talaga. ano kaya binebenta sa store na yan? :lol::D
thanks for the idea bitoy! makapag wala nga din ng wallet dun next time :lol: jk

^^ Kaw naman, given na yun :D. Syempre toys and gadgets for the ma-el. :jk:

You should of taken the receptionist home, she's a cutie he he

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DAY 2
APRIL 11, 2009
[continuation]

It was past 12 noon when we left Dusit.
Taking the SkyTrain again, we get off at Siam Central station where a row of shopping malls is located. The SkyTrain segment between Siam Central and Chit Lom stations is very similar to our MRT3’s Ortigas and Shaw station segment.

Bangkok SkyTrain’s Siam Central-Chit Lom segment has the following shopping malls – Siam Discovery, Siam Center, Siam Paragon, Central World, Gaysorn, Erawan and Peninsula Plaza, all in close proximity to each other.

Manila's MRT3 Ortigas-Shaw segment has Robinsons Galleria, SM Megamall, Shangri-la Plaza, The Podium, EDSA Central and StarMall.

But I find Bangkok’s row of shopping malls generally more upscale than our EDSA version.


Approaching Siam Central station, we passed by Siam Discovery, a 6-level mall, with 200 shops and dining outlets. This one looks like Robinsons Galleria.

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Beside it is Siam Center, an upscale mall which specializes in fashion shops.


The Siam Central interchange…

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Then right beside Siam Center is the newest among the three, Siam Paragon, which is connected to the SkyTrain station.

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The exterior of Siam Paragon is amazing… such a refreshing sight after getting off from the train…

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Birds…

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… and the bird watcher.

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^ andaya! bakit andami ko ata candid shots? di dumaan sa quality control mga yan ha. :lol:

anyway, sobra laki ng tinaba ko sa bkk. dun lang ulit ako nakapag 3-4 full meals tapos laging 2 orders pa (bahawa kay bong) :lol: di pa rin ako nakaka recover until now, LOLs

A stage was put up at the mall’s external premises for the Songkran Festival activities. We took the opportunity to camwhore with the stage backdrop…

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^ andaya! bakit andami ko ata candid shots? di dumaan sa quality control mga yan ha. :lol:

anyway, sobra laki ng tinaba ko sa bkk. dun lang ulit ako nakapag 3-4 full meals tapos laging 2 orders pa (bahawa kay bong) :lol: di pa rin ako nakaka recover until now, LOLs

Sus! Masyado kang conscious. Ganda nga ng mga kuha mo eh. You're so putojenik! :D

The main entrance lobby… the water feature was, I think, overdecorated with cut out birds, or not in synch with the setting.

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I like the roof though…

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Siam Paragon has 500,000 sqm of floor space and houses 350 flagship stores and over 100 dining outlets.


Feast your eyes with the interiors...

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Jay Mart is a very popular electronics shop in Thailand…

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I love the embedded cellphones design concept at the store’s entrance…

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The Paragon Department Store

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A portion of the 4th or 5th level are showrooms of luxury cars. We can only watch in awe…

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Siam Paragon has:

• a 16-screen Cineplex
• the Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre (the most luxurious movie thetre in Thailand with over 1,200 seats)
• the Nokia Ultra Screen (a VIP theatre)
• the Krungsi Imax Theatre
• the Enigma (touted to be the one and only cinema in the world that resembles a dance club)
• the Royal Paragon Hall Exhibition & Convention Center (a 12,000 convention venue)
• the Siam Opera Theatre (1,800 seat world-class live performing arts theatre)
• Siam Ocean World (claimed to have the biggest aquarium in Asia featuring over 20,000 species of marine life with underwater walkway through the aquarium


Here are some shots of the 5th floor entertainment lobby…

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They have vending machines for movie tickets…

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From the entertainment lobby, you get an excellent view of the Central World complex, another upscale shopping mall …

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The SkyTrain has two levels at this segment because of the interchange at Siam Central station…

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It’s 2PM and we still didn’t have our lunch. We went to Siam Square, opposite Siam Paragon just across the BTS. The square is packed with independent shops and stalls selling music, books, accessories and clothing.

Street food proliferates… Look how neat-looking they are…

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Tuktuk…

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This video ad broadcasts very loud music as well, as if there a stack of huge speakers beside it…

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Finally, we found a place to eat… Nooddi

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Yum!

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We did not explore Siam Square anymore coz we don’t intend to do any shopping anyway. So went took a cab to our next destination, the Baiyoke Tower.

Along the way… a very modern pedestrian overpass…

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… and Platinum Fashion Mall.

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TO BE CONTINUED…
Up next: Bangkok skyline from the city's tallest building, Baiyoke Tower.

ang ganda ng siam paragon.

hataw ito, simple lang pero may dating.
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totoo bang mga halaman ito? ang ganda at ang lamig sa mata.
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si biboy may bilbil.:D :lol: :jk:
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kung ganito rin ang nokia shops dito ay titingin ako lagi na ang suot ko at maiksing t-shirt at t-back na pink.:D :lol:
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si biboy puyat, mukhang may ginawang kababalaghan kagabi. :D :lol: :jk:
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akala ko pa man din ay tayo lang ang may IMAX.:D :lol:
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salamat sa mga magagandang pictures ulit. :applause:

^^ joke ka pa, totoo naman :lol: ayan na nga ang hilig i-expose lagi ni bong e :lol: first time dito sa ssc, in fairness LOLs


si biboy puyat, mukhang may ginawang kababalaghan kagabi. :D :lol: :jk:

ah hindi pako puyat nyan. that night pa lang ako may ginawa :lol:

stop nako, baka ma-TMI pa LOLs :lol:

ang ganda ng siam paragon.

Nakailang balik ka na ng Thailand di mo pa napuntahan yan mader?


totoo bang mga halaman ito? ang ganda at ang lamig sa mata.


Yes they're real.


si biboy may bilbil.:D :lol: :jk:

Slight lang. :D


kung ganito rin ang nokia shops dito ay titingin ako lagi na ang suot ko at maiksing t-shirt at t-back na pink.:D :lol:


I can't imagine how you'd look. :lol:


si biboy puyat, mukhang may ginawang kababalaghan kagabi. :D :lol: :jk:


Puyat yan kasi naglamyerda sa silom.


akala ko pa man din ay tayo lang ang may IMAX.:D :lol:


Wala bang imax sa saudi?


salamat sa mga magagandang pictures ulit. :applause:

Tenkyu.


^^ joke ka pa, totoo naman :lol: ayan na nga ang hilig i-expose lagi ni bong e :lol: first time dito sa ssc, in fairness LOLs


Gusto mo i-post ko yung mas daring mong pics? :D

Nakailang balik ka na ng Thailand di mo pa napuntahan yan mader?

5 beses na pero puro Pattaya lang. masyado akong nalibang sa boyz town at beach :( pero ngayong taon na ito ay sisiguraduhin ko ng mag BKK, basta wala lang gulo at protestang nagaganap dun.:D

Wala bang imax sa saudi?
wala kahit anong sinehan dito. :( buti na lang at nakakapag download ako ng mga latest movies.:D

Gusto mo i-post ko yung mas daring mong pics? :D

ako gusto kong makita ang mga daring pixs ni biboy at seryoso ako. :D

^ ok lang... bahala na ang manager kong si bong sa presyuhan ng pics :lol: jk
Gusto mo i-post ko yung mas daring mong pics? :D
daring lang ba tawag dun? :lol: nope! baka ma-censor :D pero ang ganda ng kuha mo ng mga kuha mo nun :okay: astig talaga epekto ng phat phong!
papasend ko pala sa email yun next time, papakita ko sa friends ko :D

^^ Don't worry... I'll send you a CD containing the entire photo files from my cameras pag tapos ko nang i-filter ang mga shots. I'm reviewing them gradually at marami pang dapat i-delete.

Mader, $100 daw isang full body shot. $200 naman pag close-up. :D
Kailangan daw ma-receive muna ang pera bago i-send sa yo ang pic. :lol:
Kayo na bahala mag-usap kung saang bank account # mo ideposit ang bayad. :D

^^ Don't worry... I'll send you a CD containing the entire photo files from my cameras pag tapos ko nang i-filter ang mga shots. I'm reviewing them gradually at marami pang dapat i-delete.

Mader, $100 daw isang full body shot. $200 naman pag close-up. :D
Kailangan daw ma-receive muna ang pera bago i-send sa yo ang pic. :lol:
Kayo na bahala mag-usap kung saang bank account # mo ideposit ang bayad. :D

willing akong magbayad ng $200 para sa close-up pero walang sisihan kapag kumalat sa internet.:D :lol: :jk:

^ magiging proud pa ako ;)

jk :lol:

Along the way… a very modern pedestrian overpass…

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High Tech nga ano? Bagay kaya sa pinas yan? he he

^ it just looks hi tech but nothing special really. magaling lang talaga sa design ang mga Thais.

sa Pilipinas kasi ano e... oops di ko na itutuloy :lol: i-compare nyo na lang sa pink footbridges ng MMDA :D

MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
DAY 2
APRIL 11, 2009
[continuation]



Soi Petchaburi 21…

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… is where Bangkok’s tallest building is located…

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… the BAIYOKE TOWER.

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Baiyoke Tower has 83 storeys, is 309 meters high and has a total floor area of 179,400 square meters. For a fee of Baht150 pp (I’m not sure, Waldo can confirm or correct) we had a pass to the Observation Deck at the 77th floor.

The hotel lobby at the 20+something level….

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We had to change elevator here…

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Finally the Observation Deck. It has a 360º view of the metropolis.


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And these... we saw…

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Intermission muna..

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Ano?… lalaban ka?

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May tuktuk sa tuktok :D

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Baiyoke is the 28th tallest daw in the world…

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Little house in Baiyoke…

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WOAH!!!!! :eek2:

Pics nanaman ng BKK!!!

I just can't get enough of BKK!!!! :crazy:

Nababaliw nanaman ako sa BKK!!! :gaah:

Para nanaman akong naglalakad sa BKK!!!

Bum bum be dum bum bum be dum bum
Bum bum be dum bum bum be dum bum
What's wrong with me?
I'm going crazy now

Koop khun, Kuya @shyaman! :okay: :applause:

Di nakakasawa ang view… isang round pa uli… :D


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Our ticket to the Observatory Deck also includes a complimentary drink of our choice at the…

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May kasama pang popcorn!

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Sulit na sulit ang bayad namin. I feel that the complimentary drink is even worth more than what we paid for the Observation Deck entrance if you translate it to Philippine standard. Napakamura talaga sa Bangkok. No wonder Bangkok is a tourist mecca.


TO BE CONTINUED...

^^ That's really how they should do Observatory Decks (complete with complimentary drinks and popcorn. Here, it's all rip-off, particularly Empire State.

Siam Paragon has:

• a 16-screen Cineplex
• the Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre (the most luxurious movie thetre in Thailand with over 1,200 seats)
• the Nokia Ultra Screen (a VIP theatre)
• the Krungsi Imax Theatre
• the Enigma (touted to be the one and only cinema in the world that resembles a dance club)
• the Royal Paragon Hall Exhibition & Convention Center (a 12,000 convention venue)
• the Siam Opera Theatre (1,800 seat world-class live performing arts theatre)
• Siam Ocean World (claimed to have the biggest aquarium in Asia featuring over 20,000 species of marine life with underwater walkway through the aquarium


Here are some shots of the 5th floor entertainment lobby…

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^^ This place is awesome! How come there aren't many people in there? If that was in the Philippines, that place would surely be teeming with people.

I love BKK's skyline. Sobrang lawak! :D

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Their tallest building is beside a market (Pratunam) :D a la Divisoria ;)
This is the only place where a saw a sign 'Beware of pickpockets'

I love Baiyoke Tower! :D The lobby is at the 19th floor and the entrance is 180B only.

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Nice :D asan yung isang version ng pic na'to? mas like ko ata yun hehe, demanding :D

WOAH!!!!! :eek2:

Pics nanaman ng BKK!!!

I just can't get enough of BKK!!!! :crazy:

Nababaliw nanaman ako sa BKK!!! :gaah:

Para nanaman akong naglalakad sa BKK!!!

Bum bum be dum bum bum be dum bum
Bum bum be dum bum bum be dum bum
What's wrong with me?
I'm going crazy now

Koop khun, Kuya @shyaman! :okay: :applause:
ayusin mo na passport mo, punta tayo hehe :D

^^ This place is awesome! How come there aren't many people in there? If that was in the Philippines, that place would surely be teeming with people.
because it was during the Songkran(New Year) weekend so half of BKK's population is at their provinces - said by one of the tour guides

^^ Naku muhkang imposible yan.... :lol:

At Ate @Lili:

That's their kind of Greenbelt.

Masyadong sosyal sa akin ang Siam Paragon, pero wala siyang pambanat sa Greenbelt natin dito, IMHO. :)

^ Ganun? Mas maganda pa rin pala ang Greenbelt. Good to hear. :)

Anong say ninyo Bong and Biboy? Mas maganda nga ba ang Greenbelt? And Podium?

^ which Greenbelt? If Greenbelt 5, yes mas sosyal at mas maganda ang GB5. Maliit nga lang. :D

Para sakin, parang pinaghalong GB5 at SM MoA yung Siam Paragon. Malaki kasi.

Mas marami at mas malalaki malls natin. Yung sa kanila naman, konti lang at di sobrang laki kaso puro sosyal talaga pero madami pa ring tao. Mura parin kasi ang mga presyo. Di rin ata sila mahilig sa activity center di katulad satin.

Pinaka-fave ko yung CentralWorld. ang cool! :D post ng pics si bong later.

Ang ganda ng skyline ng Bkk pala no? Mukhang very effective you urban planning nila at yuong roadway. That actually reminded me of the view from CN tower in Toronto, they are all very nice. Lili was right, the observation towers in the US and even in CNtower is somewhat a rip off, they are all very expensive and they offer nothing, sometimes even the telescope needs a quarter if you want to view something. Atleast in my toronto experience last time.

^^ Maganda talaga Elmo. Bangkok has more, a lot more, highrise buildings than Metro Manila. Kalat nga lang.

The location of Baiyoke is a plus factor. There no other highrise beside it thus no obstruction at all to the city view.



Nice :D asan yung isang version ng pic na'to? mas like ko ata yun hehe, demanding :D


You mean this? :D

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^^ that's it. thanks :colgate:

You mean this? :D

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Nicely defined calves, Jeff. :colgate:

^ thanks. that's one of my assets. he he

MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
DAY 2
APRIL 11, 2009
[continuation]


It was dusk when we left Baiyoke Tower. Our last stop for the day is Ratchaprasong District. The area is similar to Makati’s Ayala Center where shopping malls and hotels abound in close proximity to each other. The SkyTrain’s Chit Lom station is also within the area.

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Central World Mall

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There is a footbridge from SkyTrain’s Chit Lom station that leads to this long Central World side corridor …

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… where Waldo found his magical powers.

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At the guarded entrance to the mall, the guard told us that taking pictures inside the mall is prohibited. But I still managed to get some stolen shots….

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Central World’s outdoor fountain

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The Erawan

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The Amarin

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Holiday Inn

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Hotel Intercotinental

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Gaysorn, Big C and Peninsula Plaza malls are also within the area, as well as Four Seasons and Hyatt hotels.


Time to go home… back on the SkyTrain…

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TO BE CONTINUED…

UP NEXT… DAY 2 NIGHT OUT.

sobrang gaganda ng malls nila :drool: pero panira yung mcdo sa amarin he he.

So, the question is.. Since thai has almost the same features as pinoys. Do you guys get mistaken as one of the locals?

So, the question is.. Since thai has almost the same features as pinoys. Do you guys get mistaken as one of the locals?
Yup, almost all the time but Bong was mistaken to be an Indonesian once and me, a Singaporean twice :lol: But there were 3 locals who knew we're Filipinos.

In Wat Arun, a Thai vendor spoke to me "Bili na ikaw. Mura dito, sa Manila mahal" :lol: ang galing, malamang natuto sa mga Pinoy dun :D

wala lang, mas kamukha natin sila kesa sa mga Indonesians and Malaysians. :) Pero sa tingin ko, mas marami mapuputi na Thais kasi 50% ng population ng BKK noon e mga Chinese.

Yeah I remember that. I was looking for a certain brand of badminton racket (pinabibili ni kasin) at Central Siam department store and the guy asked me what's my nationality. He thought I'm Indonesian :D. Paano typical Malayan features po ang inyong lingkod. Maliban sa maitim na, pango pa :lol:.

Remember that time when we were at the train station to Ayutthaya? The guy at the tourist information center asked if we were Filipinos? He distinguished us to be Flips by the way we speak daw. :lol:

sabe samen nung isang Thai nuong 1997 pa yon, 50% daw ng Bangkok Chinese ethnicity kaya mas mukha silang instsik.

ye sa mga pinoy distinguish talga ang mga thai's
saka yung matang pagka-intsik nila pataas
sa mga pilipino parang pa- japanese, naks! hahaha

ye sa mga pinoy distinguish talga ang mga thai's
saka yung matang pagka-intsik nila pataas
sa mga pilipino parang pa- japanese, naks! hahaha
korek. aka siamese eyes. parang down syndrome.:lol: pero mga beautiful din sila.
mga pinoy nga pababa parang si paquiao.
halo halo na rin kasi, marame ring mga Malay dahil sa South nila, at maraming bumbay.
dominant paren mga instik. Isang araw panay Instik nalang at bumbay ang SE Asia.

TO BE CONTINUED…

UP NEXT… DAY 2 NIGHT OUT.

ang tagal naman, na iinip na ako. :D


gusto ko ng makakita ng thai boyz ulit. :D :D

^^ Heto na mader! :D


MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
DAY 2
APRIL 11, 2009
[continuation]


Sorry for the grainy pics again. I have to use my compact camera this time.

On our third night in Bangkok, Waldo, a clubber he is, wanted to look at some popular Bangkok hang outs.

Waldo with Bed Super Club at the background…

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The club was jampacked that night. Some people, who were mostly foreigners, were still on queue outside, waiting for 1 square foot of space to be vacated inside :D. Scalpers offered us some tickets but it’s too expensive so we decided to leave.

^^ Heto na mader! :D


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DAY 2
APRIL 11, 2009
[continuation]


On our third night in Bangkok, Waldo, a clubber he is, wanted to look at some popular Bangkok hang outs.

Waldo with Bed Super Club at the background…

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The club was jampacked that night. Some people, who were mostly foreigners, were still on queue outside, waiting for 1 square foot of space to be vacated inside :D. Scalpers offered us some tickets but it’s too expensive so we decided to leave.

ay peke namang thai boy si biboy eh. :D :lol:

We then went to Royal City Avenue (RCA), a popular entertainment strip with lots of clubs side by side with each other.

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ay peke namang thai boy si biboy eh. :D :lol:

At least sya mukhang Thai. Kung mukha ko nandyan, baka sabihin nasa Jakarta. :lol:

Route 66, I think, is the most popular in the strip.

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Route 66 is divided into different wings (north, east, west & south)), each blasting different music or featuring a live band.

The North wing is not a good place to be because it also serves as the main entrance. It looks more like a lobby than a dance hall when we’re there. There’s a DJ station that plays music but no people we’re dancing because it’s used as the main access point to the three other wings.

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The West wing has a live band but plays mostly Thai pop/hiphop songs.

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The South wing is more like a chill out room. It has free internet service along the corridor.

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The East wing is the place to be… it’s jampacked!

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Outside Route 66…

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TO BE CONTINUED…

UP NEXT... DAY 3!

At least sya mukhang Thai. Kung mukha ko nandyan, baka sabihin nasa Jakarta. :lol:

baka nga sabihin pa ay Dhaka. :D :lol: :peace:

^^ Hindi rin. Kasi mga Bangladeshi matatangos ang ilong kahit maitim. Eh pango ako eh :cry:

^^^ bakit hindi mo ipa Bello at sigurado akong barya lang sa iyo yun kung tagalang hindi ka comfortable. :) pero sa akin ang importante ay yung panloob na anyo ng tao, at sa tingin ko naman ay super ganda ng iyong kalooban. :)

may entrance fee din ba ang mga parang sa clubs? sa pattaya kasi ay libre ang mga thai kaya minsan ay hindi ako siningil. :D

si biboy ibang iba ang ngiti kapag night out. :D :lol:

I don't feel uncomfortable with my nose mader kaya dehins ko kailangang magparetoke. I'm not that vain to consider such an option. Sinasabi ko lang na pango ako kasi that's reality but I have no regrets :D.

Walang entrance sa Route 66. Yung ibang clubs meron.

Nagtaka ka pa sa ngiti ni biboy pag gabi eh party animal yan. :lol:

@anone & shyaman: of course, sa clubs lang ako nakakakita ng mga hot e! :lol: sobrang enjoy ako sa Route 66, kahit di ko maintindihan karamihan ngs songs sila, masaya naman ang crowd. :D

200B ang entrance sa Route 66, consumable with drinks. Pero pag Pinoy ka, derecho ka na lang sa Thai entrance para free. Di naman sila nagtatanong so hindi mahahalata :lol:

Singha yung beer ng Thailand :D May San Miguel beer din sila pero konti lang umiinom. :)

^^ May entrance ba tayong binayaran sa Route 66? Kala ko wala, di ko matandaan :D

^ hehe. meron :D may hang-over ka pa kasi sa pinakaunang destination natin nung gabi kaya di mo na natandaan :lol: j/k

@anone & shyaman: of course, sa clubs lang ako nakakakita ng mga hot e! :lol: sobrang enjoy ako sa Route 66, kahit di ko maintindihan karamihan ngs songs sila, masaya naman ang crowd. :D

200B ang entrance sa Route 66, consumable with drinks. Pero pag Pinoy ka, derecho ka na lang sa Thai entrance para free. Di naman sila nagtatanong so hindi mahahalata :lol:

Singha yung beer ng Thailand :D May San Miguel beer din sila pero konti lang umiinom. :)

kaya lang sa clubs sa BKK ay yung mga nakikita mong hot e ay trans v pala.:D :lol:

kaya lang sa clubs sa BKK ay yung mga nakikita mong hot e ay trans v pala.:D :lol:

^^ Oo nga. Like this talikogenic hot babe... :D



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kaya lang sa clubs sa BKK ay yung mga nakikita mong hot e ay trans v pala.:D :lol:


Hinde ah!..... :lol:

hende ka nagkakamali !!! minsan nga mas babaeng babae pa umarte sila, mas pino pa. :nuts:





...ang tagal naman ng mga daring photos dito... :lol:

^ aba, parang nagoyo na ng tranny si kuya bitoy ah hehe jk :D

^^ :lol: I'm really impress with them, galing magdala, halos lahat naman kami nagoyo na, eh! at saka mas malakas uminom yung iba kaysa sa amin. :lol:

^^^^^ Ibig sabihin niyan may nakaraan ka pala bitoy??? whoaaaaaaaaa!! LMAo

^^ :lol: Here, try this test if you can score high in picking the Thai boys or girls.


Can You Tell The Difference Between a Thai Lady and a Thai Ladyboy? (http://www.bangkokdiaries.com/can-you-tell-the-difference-between-a-thai-lady-and-a-thai-ladyboy/)



:banana::banana:

^^ I got 90%! :lol:

I got 80%, and it said "Congratulations! You're a champion ladyboy spotter." :nuts:

Hmm....does that mean that I've have more than adequate "gaydar?" :sly: ( :lol: )

I only scored 70% :(

Naka! I got 100%, :lol:

it means, that's how gay you are (ako fala)... I can really be in tune with my own kind... buwahaha...hihihihi -- fala!

Ok, fost niyu na lang yung mga Fafa of Thailand!!!

^^^^ I rather score a hundred than being "dengoy" like that..LMAO Hindi talaga mukhang shemale yuong iba, yuong medyo maitim na may short hair medyo obvious. Grabe, may boobs na ganoon kalaki rin yuong mga yon? ilan ba duon ang babae talaga?

^^ 5 babae at 5 lady boy elmo. Sa no.2 ako nagkamali.

May mga lawit pa kaya yung ladyboys? Sagwa siguro tignan pag hubot hubad sila.

^^^TRUE, tapos mas lalong masagwa kapag malaki pa ang kanilang iniipit. :D :lol: kaya nga ako hindi ko feel manood ng shemale porn. :D

So talaga palang may mga lawit pa sila.
Bat kasi di na lang nila ipatanggal.
Ang sagwa kasi ang sexy-sexy nila tapos may 8oz na nakasabit. :lol:
Ang nakakabilib pa ay kung paano nila iniipit na kahit naka bikini sila, walang maaninag na umbok. :D

^^^baka kaya ipina pasok dun sa butas sa likod.:D :lol: grabe yun pag nagkataon dahil parang kina karat nila ang sarili nila. :D :lol:

Nyaaaaah! :lol:

Grabe talaga imagination mo pagdating sa sxe mader. :lol:

seryosong tanong

sarado kaya yung mga pinuntahan nyong lugar sa BKK kapag sabado at linggo? nag pa plano na kasi ako ng bakasyon ko sa december at sa ngayon ay ang balak ko ay sa BKK mag new year. open kaya ang mga yun mula dec 30 hanggang jan 3?

Yung sa gabi nagbubukas, palagay ko open sila maliban sa New Year's eve.
Yung pang-araw naman, malamang Jan 1 sarado.

^^ :lol: Here, try this test if you can score high in picking the Thai boys or girls.


Can You Tell The Difference Between a Thai Lady and a Thai Ladyboy? (http://www.bangkokdiaries.com/can-you-tell-the-difference-between-a-thai-lady-and-a-thai-ladyboy/)


:banana::banana:
shame on me! i got a very low score. :lol:

seryosong tanong

sarado kaya yung mga pinuntahan nyong lugar sa BKK kapag sabado at linggo? nag pa plano na kasi ako ng bakasyon ko sa december at sa ngayon ay ang balak ko ay sa BKK mag new year. open kaya ang mga yun mula dec 30 hanggang jan 3?
check Thailand's public holidays :D pero malamang bukas pa rin mga yan

kainggit, sarap mag New Year dyan!

^^ Dapat ginamitan mo ng magnifying glass bibs :D

shame on me! i got a very low score. :lol:


check Thailand's public holidays :D pero malamang bukas pa rin mga yan

kainggit, sarap mag New Year dyan!

kaya mag ingat ka biboy sa mga sumusunod

1. kapag yung makaka siping mo ay gusto e dim o patayin ang ilaw bago mag hubad.:D

2. kapag sya lahat ang nag trabaho sa kama at hinayaan ka lang na parang bato.:D

3. kapag ang pina hihipo lang ang kanyang dawalang bundok na peke rin pala.:D

4. kapag nangamoy eta ang kwarto o si jr. :D

MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
DAY 3
APRIL 12, 2009


As usual, we started the day with a hefty brekkie…

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Our destination today: AYUTTHAYA!

Ayutthaya is 76 kilometers north of Bangkok. To get there, we have to take a train, bus or hire a car. We decided to take the train, to experience how it’s like to go to provincial Thailand via its fastest mode of public transport to the provinces.

We took the SkyTrain to Asok station and transfer to Bangkok’s subway system, the MRT, at its Sukhumvit station.

The MRT has 18 stations which are very similar to Singapore’s MRT and Hongkong’s MTR. They are squeaky clean and modern. This is the Sukhumvit station.

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On board now…

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We get off at Hua Lamphong, the last station. There were few people travelling that day because it’s a Sunday, and a long weekend. A lot of people were on holiday and most were waiting for the Buddhist New Year’s eve that night.

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The information counter was unmanned…

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The long corridor from the passenger concourse to the Hua Lamphong Railway station

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Sign on the escalator on our way up :D…

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Hua Lamphong Railway Station

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The station looked chaotic but notice how clean it is. Translate that scenario to a similar location in Philippines and you can only sigh in despair.

We asked for assistance to the station’s tourist information desk on how to get the earliest train to Ayutthaya. We were told that the fast train about to leave in a few minutes was already fully booked and the next train, an ordinary train, will leave in an hour or so and most probably we will be standing in a cramped carriage. It’s not safe for us, tourists, according to the guy. We can’t argue more simply basing on the number of people at the station waiting for a ride.

He offered us an alternative, hire a car for a day to take us to Ayutthaya and to any tourist spots there at our convenience, and take us back to our hotel. It sounded fair so we took it.

How much did we pay bibs? I think it’s B1,200 which includes the driver, toll fees and petrol. It turned out, we made the right choice. It only took us 30 minutes to get to Ayutthaya compared to about an hour by train.

On the road, we had a glimpse of Baiyoke Tower again...

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Now this is what impressed me… This portion of Thailand’s elevated road extends to only a few kilometers before Ayutthaya.

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TO BE CONTINUED…

UP NEXT… AYUTTHAYA!

kaya mag ingat ka biboy sa mga sumusunod

1. kapag yung makaka siping mo ay gusto e dim o patayin ang ilaw bago mag hubad.:D

2. kapag sya lahat ang nag trabaho sa kama at hinayaan ka lang na parang bato.:D

3. kapag ang pina hihipo lang ang kanyang dawalang bundok na peke rin pala.:D

4. kapag nangamoy eta ang kwarto o si jr. :D
hala, ganyan na ganyan nangyari sakin dun :lol:
jk

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As usual, we started the day with a hefty brekkie…

:drool: still missing Thai foods

Hua Lamphong Railway Station
The station looked chaotic but notice how clean it is. Translate that scenario to a similar location in Philippines and you can only sigh in despair.

yup, it's clean. puede mahiga sa sahig. :)

We asked for assistance to the station’s tourist information desk on how to get the earliest train to Ayutthaya. We were told that the fast train about to leave in a few minutes was already fully booked and the next train, an ordinary train, will leave in an hour or so and most probably we will be standing in a cramped carriage. It’s not safe for us, tourists, according to the guy. We can’t argue more simply basing on the number of people at the station waiting for a ride.

He offered us an alternative, hire a car for a day to take us to Ayutthaya and to any tourist spots there at our convenience, and take us back to our hotel. It sounded fair so we took it.

How much did we pay bibs? I think it’s B1,200 which includes the driver, toll fees and petrol. It turned out, we made the right choice. It only took us 30 minutes to get to Ayutthaya compared to about an hour by train.

it's 2,200B and it's the best choice :okay:

Now this is what impressed me… This portion of Thailand’s elevated road extends to only a few kilometers before Ayutthaya.

right :D I realized then that Greater Bangkok is so big. 30 mins. from the city and I still saw few buildings. I wouldn't be surprised if BKK doubles it size in few years time hehe. :D

It took us 45mins. to get to Ayutthaya bec. there was closed portion of the road. (Thai protesters closed it yata)

I love subsurban Bangkok and rural Thailand. Though it's not as scenic as driving to Laguna or Cavite, you'll find serenity while cruising through the wide highway. It's best experienced while listening to Thai songs which I did. hehe.

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Galing nung shot na ito. Ano ba yung camera mo?

^^ It's a DSLR Lils. Tsambahan lang yang ganyang mga kuha. :D


Bibs, ang dami palang malisa mga 'facts' ko :lol:. Yung car rental price I'm 1k short :D, tapos yung travel time to Ayutthaya mali din, 45min ba yun? Kala ko 30min lang. Mahina talaga memory ko. I think I need to eat more peanuts. :D

^ lumilipad ata utak mo nun e hehe jk :D it's 2,200B puede 4 ata sa taxi. :)

45mins lang tayo papunta sa Ayutthaya. ok lang yun, kasi nakatulog ka kaya di mo namalayan.

ang layu pala nyan at ang tagal ng biyahe. marami bang mapupuntahan dyan at sulit ba?

yung train station palang mabibilang mo ang farang.

Nakatulog ba ako sa kotse?
Kita mo pati yun di ko matandaan. :lol:

ang layu pala nyan at ang tagal ng biyahe. marami bang mapupuntahan dyan at sulit ba?

yung train station palang mabibilang mo ang farang.
di naman ramdam yung layo kasi mabilis lang yung byahe. walang traffic :D
sulit na sulit yung bayad, whole day trip na yun sa buong city. at maraming mga wats. may elephant, snake and tiger shows din.

Nakatulog ba ako sa kotse?
Kita mo pati yun di ko matandaan. :lol:
hala, may memory gap ka na :D

^^ Syet! It means I'm getting reeeeaaaaly old na! :lol:
Baka naman selective amnesia lang. :D

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TO BE CONTINUED…

UP NEXT… AYUTTHAYA!

Nakakalula yung left hand driving diyan ah!.... :lol: even in Oz, pag nakasakay ako, nagtatakip na lang ako ng mata. Para akong mababanga parati.

Ayutthaya, diyan yung maraming templo at lumang palasyo, nag mini bus kami nuon, sarap kasi bago pa kaya zzzzzzzzz ako parati... :lol:

Ala pa bang pityurs ng mga beaches with babes?

^^ Paano di ka makatulog sa sasakyan eh kung saan saan kasi inumaga. :D

^^ Paano di ka makatulog sa sasakyan eh kung saan saan kasi inumaga. :D
:lol: kung puwede nga lang, wala ng uwian...kaso may nagaantay... :D

MGA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI SHYAMAN SA THAILAND
DAY 3
APRIL 12, 2009
[continuation]


AYUTTHAYA!

Our first stop was at an elephant camp to experience an elephant ride.

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At the reception building, they have a playful pet baby tiger.

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For B800 per person, we get to ride an elephant for a 30 minute stroll around a nearby temple ruins.

The elephants waiting for customers :D

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Our pachyderm…

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Biboy jumped on first….

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Si mamang driver… talokogenic!

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I was expecting a head to head combat with these two approaching elephants :D

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The temple ruins…

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Another tag team…

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This time, the driver get off the elephant, took my camera and began shooting. And boy, he’s a good photographer.

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Then he asked one of us to sit on top of the elephant’s neck. It took some time before I understand what he wanted me to do because he can barely speak English. Yun pala gusto nya akong bumukaka sa leeg ng elepante!

It’s time to reward the elephant by feeding him some bananas. We bought 2 small baskets of bananas at the reception for B???. Magkano bibs? :D

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After feeding time, we walk the elephant again while manong kept on shooting pictures.

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Then manong told us to switch places but Biboy’s not into it. Baka daw magasgasan yung kutis porselana nyang binti :D kaya ako pa rin sa manibela.

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Sapa crossing…

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After the ride, another elephant driver(?) and a lady were blabbering to us. With accompanying sign language, they asked us to have a picture with a sitting elephant. She took my camera and began shooting.

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After the photo shoot, siningil kami B100 per person. :lol:


TO BE CONTINUED…
UP NEXT… THE CITY RUINS.