2008 Thailand

We began this Asian trip with a long flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles to Bangkok. We arrived in Thailand at 6AM in the morning and after checking into our hotel and taking a nap we headed ...

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:05:11 -0800

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We began this Asian trip with a long flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles to Bangkok. We arrived in Thailand at 6AM in the morning and after checking into our hotel and taking a nap we headed ...

From the river we got a view of the Grand Palace, which was closed due a week long funeral for the Thai king's sister.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:19:45 -0800

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From the river we got a view of the Grand Palace, which was closed due a week long funeral for the Thai king's sister.

The river was high and when we decided to make an exit at one of the docks. While stepping over a a rail and onto some sandbags Pam landed wrong on her right foot and broke a bone in her fo ...

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:05:26 -0800

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The river was high and when we decided to make an exit at one of the docks. While stepping over a a rail and onto some sandbags Pam landed wrong on her right foot and broke a bone in her fo ...

She spent the rest of the trip using crutches and wheelchairs to get around, but she was a real trouper and didn't miss out on much.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:03:58 -0800

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She spent the rest of the trip using crutches and wheelchairs to get around, but she was a real trouper and didn't miss out on much.

After Dad, Cheryl, Kay, and Melissa arrived we took an all day tour which included a stop at the Royal Summer Palace.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:02 -0800

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After Dad, Cheryl, Kay, and Melissa arrived we took an all day tour which included a stop at the Royal Summer Palace.

The palace features all kinds of interesting buildings.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:03:56 -0800

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The palace features all kinds of interesting buildings.

The grounds are beautifully maincured.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:36 -0800

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The grounds are beautifully maincured.

After the Summer Palace we stopped for an elephant ride.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:05:47 -0800

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After the Summer Palace we stopped for an elephant ride.

Kay and Melissa enjoy the view from top.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:53 -0800

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Kay and Melissa enjoy the view from top.

While Dad, Cheryl, Kay, and Melissa rode elephants I had a visit with a baby tiger.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:32 -0800

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While Dad, Cheryl, Kay, and Melissa rode elephants I had a visit with a baby tiger.

The highlight of the day's activities was a visit the ruins of the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:05:08 -0800

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The highlight of the day's activities was a visit the ruins of the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.

The giant stupas were built to hold the ashes of the many kings that ruled Siam from this magnificent city.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:06:07 -0800

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The giant stupas were built to hold the ashes of the many kings that ruled Siam from this magnificent city.

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Back in Bangkok I did a Tuk Tuk tour of some of the Buddhists temples.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:05:43 -0800

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Back in Bangkok I did a Tuk Tuk tour of some of the Buddhists temples.

Bangkok's huge Sleeping Buddha.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:06:14 -0800

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Bangkok's huge Sleeping Buddha.

Dropping coins into a long line of pots for good luck at the famous Wat Po, home of the huge sleeping Buddha,

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:05:43 -0800

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Dropping coins into a long line of pots for good luck at the famous Wat Po, home of the huge sleeping Buddha,

While our group was touring one day Pam stayed at the hotel and watched continuous coverage of the funeral of the princess. This is a photo of the cremation site, located near the Grand Pal ...

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:17 -0800

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While our group was touring one day Pam stayed at the hotel and watched continuous coverage of the funeral of the princess. This is a photo of the cremation site, located near the Grand Pal ...

We spent our last two days in Thailand at the beach city of Pattaya, where the girls took a tour of Nong Nooch Gardens, which featured a Thailand cultural show.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:41 -0800

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We spent our last two days in Thailand at the beach city of Pattaya, where the girls took a tour of Nong Nooch Gardens, which featured a Thailand cultural show.

It also featured an elephant show.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:28 -0800

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It also featured an elephant show.

Kay gets acquainted with the local celebrities.

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:05:39 -0800

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Kay gets acquainted with the local celebrities.

We wrapped up our visit to Pattaya by attending the famous Alcazar show featuring amazing costumes and beautiful women, well maybe?

nobody@smugmug.com (dannypam) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:36 -0800

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We wrapped up our visit to Pattaya by attending the famous Alcazar show featuring amazing costumes and beautiful women, well maybe?