Nov
26
2024
Lotus flowers are very popular in Southeast Asia. They’re very beautiful, full, bold with loviest colors.
Reportedly, they are considered a sacred symbol of purity and enlightenment (in many cultures), particularly Buddhism, due to their ability to bloom beautifully despite growing from mud, representing the potential to rise above adversity and achieve spiritual growth. Chinese has a saying that goes, 出污泥而不染 (out of the mud without stain). I see this flowers everywhere in SE Asia, from flower streets, to restaurants, to vendors by the temples. It’s deeply ingrained in that region’s art, cuisine, and religious practices.
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Nov
26
2024
55 Wang Krachae, Sai Yok District, Chang Wat
Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand
… more pix & vid on Google Maps
A few minutes upstream from River Kwai Resotel, is the hotel Float House and restaurant. The colorful chubby cushions made the open air restaurant very cozy and inviting, with the killer view.
We stopped by for a drink after Lawa Cave. Iced coffee, coconut and Singha.
Many redtail barb are swimming by the hotel.
no comments | tags: Food 食, Shelter 住 | posted in Thailand 泰国
Nov
26
2024
7XXJ+RWJ, Wang Krachae, Sai Yok District,
Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand
… more pix n videos on Google Maps
A small cave in Sai Yok National Park, is 10 minutes walk from River Kwai Resotel. It has bats but we didn’t see when we went in November. Many chambers have striking rock formations. We walked in at 9:11 and out by 9:40.
Admission is 30฿ per person with one head light.
no comments | posted in Thailand 泰国
Nov
26
2024
55, Sai Yok, Amphoe Sai Yok,
Kanchanaburi 71150
… more pix on Google Maps
This garden is part of River Kwai Resotel. They collect palm species from around the globe and grow them here in their hotel backyard. It’s nicely maintained, very pleasant to walk around, with paved path.
no comments | posted in Thailand 泰国
