My Trip To Thailand
I have decided to devote a couple more posts to my recent trip to Thailand. While this is not a travel blog, these posts are a welcome hiatus from my customary writing/book related theme.
The majestic structure above is the Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya.
It has been hand-carved in its entirety out of wood. The ongoing project started 30 years ago. Perhaps the man below is an Atlas-esque figure, destined to bear this weight for eternity.
I arrived at the Sanctuary of Truth jetlagged, hungover and stressed, but left with a feeling of serenity. There is something tranquil and beautiful at the heart of Thai culture, which is far removed from the seething traffic, materialism and ageing, corpulent sex tourists bedecked in fluorescent palm tree emblazoned beach attire.
Pattaya’s Big Buddha.
The below presumably found enlightenment via Burger King.
Everyone is here in Pattaya to party. Age is no barrier.
The Eiffel Tour at Pattaya’s Terminal 21 shopping centre.
A view of the sea from Koh Lan (Coral Island)
