Thailand, March 18-25, 2005

A map showing the places we visited in yellow.



Traveling from Chon Buri to Pattaya on March 20.

One of the many shacks

A very large highway sign

A kite vendor

It was quite dry



We stayed in an apartment on the 15th floor of a condo in Jomtien very neary Pattaya.

The view north of our building.
Khao Pattaya: There was a Buddha on the top of the hill.

The view south-west out our condo window.

Every street was crowded with shops. Everyone had something to sell.



Our tour of sites near Pattaya on March 21.


The Buddha casted on the Khao Chichan cliff by laser beams. The image is 160 by 150 meters.

The Nong Nooch Tropical Garden

Traditional dancing in the culture show

The elephants at the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden knew some great tricks!

Throwing darts

Painting an apple tree on the t-shirt that Natta bought.

Being cute

Playing basketball

Pretending to step on me! Thankfully the little elephant stepped over me.

The gardens great photography opportunities, as well as some absolutely beautiful gardens.

Stephanie and Bonnie

Natta, one of our tour guides

A small viewing platform with a bell.

The mini Stonehenge, before the stones fell.

The temple and the european garden



Bangkok had lots of fun shopping!

The expressway was amazingly large and straight.

The shrine outside the Central World Plaza.