Karumba
We’ve just returned from a magical week in Karumba.
Highlights were the fishing, the sunsets, our new ‘grey nomad’ friends and the lovely hospitality at the Karumba Point Tourist Park.
Photos here –
http://scott.dphoto.com/#/album/498efy
Fishing clip here -
Karumba Sunset
Jenn and I are in Karumba, located in the gulf on the west coast of Queensland.
Check out the magical sunsets they experience here every afternoon.
Thailand 2012
Jenn and I have recently returned from a two week holiday in Thailand. We took in the northern areas of Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son and then headed south to Bangkok.
Photos here – http://ozmatrix.com/gallery3/index.php/holidays/thailand12
Video here -
My top recommendations of things to do are -
Chiang Mai
Patara Elephant Farm (best day ever)
http://www.pataraelephantfarm.com/
Tiger Kingdom – Chiang Mai (second best ever)
http://www.tigerkingdom.com/Home.htm
Chiang Mai Zoo (see pandas, hand feed penguins, elephants and giraffes)
http://www.chiangmaizoo.com/
Sunday Walking Market
http://www.thaizer.com/shopping/sunday-walking-street-market-chiang-mai/
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple(walk the 302 steps of the Naga Staircase – receive blessing from Buddhist Monks)
http://www.chiangmai1.com/chiang_mai/wat_doi_suthep.shtml
Siam Rice Cooking Class – Chiang Mai
http://www.siamricethaicookery.com/index.php
Night Bazaar – Chiang Mai
http://www.visitchiangmai.com.au/night_bazaar.html
Mae Hong Son
Mae Hong Son Full Day Tour (boat trip to visit Longneck Karen village, elephant riding, temples, fish cave and mud spa)
http://www.tourmerngtai.com/classic_soft_adventure.htm
Bangkok
Grand Palace
http://www.bangkok.com/attraction-palace/grand-palace.htm
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g293916-d311043-Reviews-Temple_of_the_Reclining_Buddha_Wat_Pho-Bangkok.html
Wat Arun Temple
http://www.bangkok.com/attraction-temple/wat-arun.htm
Rooftop bar afternoon drink at Vertigo and Moon Bar
http://www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok/experience_the_resort/dining/vertigo_and_moon_bar
Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets
http://www.asiatravel.com/floating.html
MBK Shopping Centre
http://www.mbk-center.co.th/en/index.php
Pantip Plaza
http://www.thebangkokshoppingguide.com/Pantip_plaza_bangkok
Bali Scooter Ride
Flashback from 2006 … great memories.
