Glasseye Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 12/13/2022 at 7:25 AM, Phantom51red said: Monkey see, monkey poo.... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Phantom51red said: 096f3859cd38c423a1d6ad282e3e0272.mp4 37.45 MB · 0 downloads Here's the video 40 minutes condensed into 6,a lot of times i had to use my hands so was impossible to hold torch and film. Up in kanchanaburi now,visited hellfire pass and some caves yesterday,walked to the end of hellfirepass,lots of Bush fires,captive cave,lawa cave,and another cave also visited,walked around 30klms,on the road from 6,30 am to 6pm was a long day,off in 20 minutes to visit some more caves and temples,beautiful here tho,post pics later. It was bloody freezing yesterday morning driving to hellfirepass,until about 9am anyway,that was with a jacket on,was on a nmax scooter. Any idea how it got it's name, "Hellfire Pass" ? Sounds like something from Nam where a lot of folks ended up six feet under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Glasseye said: Any idea how it got it's name, "Hellfire Pass" ? Sounds like something from Nam where a lot of folks ended up six feet under. Sure I read something to do with the small fires each team of 2 would burn at night while digging and cutting,it looked like hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 Lawa cave was a fair drive to get to it,again nobody else there,300bht entrance to army ranger at gate,but I thought it was amazing so didn't mind,ran almost 500m deep,and most section had light tho you still needed a torch,the bats were so close as ceiling is very low in that section,you have the choice to continue or explore their chamber whi h I did to get close. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Phantom51red said: Sure I read something to do with the small fires each team of 2 would burn at night while digging and cutting,it looked like hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 The tiger temple about 45 minutes drive from kanchanaburi was pretty dissapointing,full of tour groups,small cave rammed with Buddha statue s and what have you,a monk was splashing the tourist who had payed 20 bht for the blessing,apparently a family of tigers once lived in yhe cave,I think the big Buddha is the main draw,I don't recommend going for the cave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Crystal caves is worth a visit and not far from tiger temple, no one else there,quite a tight squeeze some parts but not to big a cave.excellent. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 The tiger temple about 45 minutes drive from kanchanaburi was pretty dissapointing,full of tour groups,small cave rammed with Buddha statue s and what have you,a monk was splashing the tourist who had payed 20 bht for the blessing,apparently a family of tigers once lived in yhe cave,I think the big Buddha is the main draw,I don't recommend going for the cave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Wat tham ....,or dragon temple cave,760 steps to top of pagoda nice exercise first thing in morning ,2 caves the lower one is a massive open chamber with a big Buddha ect,the other one is just below pagoda and you climb down into it,scramble to get back out,small opening, was good,no lights so torch needed, 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Carry on regardless.... I'll start from Amsterdam, won't post much from hua hin,but the side trip wherever it is I'll post some pics and info as might be somewhere south other than kanchanaburi. Had 8 hours to kill so headed into Amsterdam to have a walk about and something to eat,pretty warm and very busy,lots of people headed to airport,not sure if the Dutch have a holiday on May 1st,the red train is eurostar to London. Back in schipol now with just 2 hors till flight to bkk. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Some more. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Looking forward to your journey, safe travels. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 25 minutes ago, boydeste said: Looking forward to your journey, safe travels. Thanks boydeste. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 I haven't been to Amsterdam for at least 10 years ..always had a lot of fun there , have a great time in LOS 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Flight was good,slept most of the way,arrived around 9.30,on bus to hua hin 10.15,didn't have hold luggage,bus took 3 hours,walked down to hua hin Airport caught green bht bus to soi47,picked up the s outer from .y girls work,back to apartment quick shower unpack,market village 150 Internet ais 1 month headed down to pier.While walking from hua hin bus station to bht bus couldn't believe how hot it was! Pick up girl soon from work grab a couple of beers head back get changed then go for something to eat later. It's a lot quieter than Dec Jan feb obviously,the last time I was here, good indication is all the bikes for hire there's loads available Suits me. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Have never seen a boat/ship docked at the pier before. Looks to be military too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 35 minutes ago, boydeste said: Have never seen a boat/ship docked at the pier before. Looks to be military too. Reminds me.... I have been meaning to ask if any folks there, the past week or so have seen any of the Nimitz Taskforce ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Glad to see it is not too busy. My mate has told me the bars are not as busy now but they will perk up again in July/August. Hopefully when I am there in September it will get quieter again. I will be taking the 0730 bus from the airport as my flight lands at 0535, a bit early but plenty to do when I drop my bags off before checking in. Love seeing photos from the Hua Hin area. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) Decided to eat on the hill at essanbanson,grilled chicken,noodle salad,morning glory and mango salad,few more changs to accompany the food,I'll sleep tonight for sure. It's very busy through the back where they have much more tables and a band playing. Edited May 1, 2023 by Phantom51red 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 3 hours ago, boydeste said: Have never seen a boat/ship docked at the pier before. Looks to be military too. There few and far between,seen a much bigger one docked at the very end of the pier twice before,this one's a much smaller one,I'm sure I heard they go between sattahip and Prachuap bases with this being kinda half way stopping point ,there is a small naval base right of the pier. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share Posted May 2, 2023 Some pics from this morning s walk,8 to 9am before it gets to hot,after 4 weeks offshore and the travellingi find it really therapeuticand a great way to unwind,recharge,posting my friend s wedding ring and death cert to his wife in chang mai today,together with another friend we have been liason with his work and pension provider to make sure his wife gets what she's entitled to,thats pretty much done so posting this will be kinda closure for her once received. Thankfully some clouds rolling over the hills,hopefully not a roaster today. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Had a wee run to kao tao to hike up the rock and visit the Chinese temple,still not finished making the new walkway,not much difference from last December, bought a pair of 900bht hiking shoes,when I tightened them upon first using the rubber tussle holding the lacers together snapped 😳 I expect the glue and sole to come away next,just for local hike s,off to cha am soon,see if they have completed new central pier yet. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Central pier not finished at cha am,so we sat with the sunset eating some sushi as a starter until we went to aroy,they have took all the clocks down from the walls but not replaced them with anything so looks bare tofu with mixed veg for me and fried noodles and veg for ting tong washed down with a Chang, lovely. . 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Phantom51red said: Had a wee run to kao tao to hike up the rock and visit the Chinese temple,still not finished making the new walkway,not much difference from last December, bought a pair of 900bht hiking shoes,when I tightened them upon first using the rubber tussle holding the lacers together snapped 😳 I expect the glue and sole to come away next,just for local hike s,off to cha am soon,see if they have completed new central pier yet. The Khao Tao hill and temple area is where my mate got attacked by monkeys. That was December 2021, the damage done in the attack had left him almost crippled and unable to walk far without pain, he finally had a hip operation last Tuesday to repair a lot of the damage, it will be the knee next. He has vowed never to walk that hill again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Horizondave said: The Khao Tao hill and temple area is where my mate got attacked by monkeys. That was December 2021, the damage done in the attack had left him almost crippled and unable to walk far without pain, he finally had a hip operation last Tuesday to repair a lot of the damage, it will be the knee next. He has vowed never to walk that hill again. Did he have to go through rabies shots as well ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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