What used to be a blog about experiencing the places and cultures of the world has morphed into one of living in my adopted home of Wyoming.
Sunday, July 17, 2005
This is one of the ferrymen who took folks to Koh Phi Phi (pronounced Ko Pee Pee, no giggling).
This is a view from Phuket Hill. Phuket is a large island on the west coast of Thailand, sticking out a bit like a thumb in the "hang loose Hawaii" logo. This is from the top of the highest hill on the island. It holds many small villages as well as Phuket town.
Temple reconstruction in progress, but looking pretty good so far!
Temple guardian.
More temple reconstruction...detail of a dragon.
Another view of the Meditating Buddha.
Meditating Buddha.
This was the view from my hotel at Karon Beach. With some extreme zooming. It was a temple being rebuilt after the tsunami. This area was not too hard hit but there are still visible signs of the disaster, outweighed by more visible reconstruction and improvements.
The view from my hotel room window. Really, honestly. It was an alpine lodge at St. Arnaud, the only place in town to sleep.
This really was the view from my hotel room window!!!
The face of Franz Joseph Glacier on the South Island. Actually, the Terminal Moraine. It moves as much as a meter a day. That is receeding, not growing. And we can't admit there is such a thing as global warming....
