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About Mike

A recently retired "Baby Boomer" , looking forward to having more time for my photography and travel.

Rural hand luggage

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Mike

One of my fellow passengers from Mukdahan to Ubon Ratchathani had some slightly unusual luggage …. ok, maybe not that unusual for rural Thailand.

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Dawn over the River Mekong

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mike

Dawn over the Mekong, as seen from my hotel balcony, photographed with my iPad. I don’t know what woke me so early, but I’m glad I did. And just a few minutes later, the monks came around on their morning … Continue reading →

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Only in Thailand ….

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Mike

There a bit of fuss in the social media here in Bangkok over a youtube video which shows an argument between a middle-aged lady, a katoey (ladyboy) and a “tom” (butch lesbian). The woman did n’t like the way the tom … Continue reading →

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You’re kidding ? Santas already ?

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Mike

Even back home I think it’s too early for Christmas decorations in the shops, let alone here in Bangkok. But yes, look what I found in Paragon mall today …. Paragon is one of the more upmarket malls in Bangkok, … Continue reading →

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Ayuthaya

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Mike

  I’ve posted a couple of photos from my trip to Ayuthaya the other week, I’ve finally edited the rest I was hoping to get some dramatic wet season skies, so I took along my Big Stopper filter and tripod … Continue reading →

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Dragonfly

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Mike
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