Monday, 16 July 2007

On safari at Safari World








On Sunday 15 July we headed off to Safari World with our good friends (and neighbors) The Dumont family, Patrice, Murielle, Elia, Aurienne and Mr. Rafael along with our brood Mama (Jym), Papa (Greg), Lina and Natalie. Safari World is on the southern edge of Bangkok about 4o minutes drive from home. We hired a van with a driver and settled back for the safari. The park is set on about 500 rai (200 acres) of land and consists of a marine park and an open zoo. We all had a great day despite the heat and crowds. After about three hours wandering around looking at all the exhibits we set off for a drive around the open zoo. Lots of rhinos, zebras, deer, tigers, lions and pelicans!

Wednesday, 11 July 2007

Visit to Roi Et


The Name Roi Et translates to 101, which refers to the original 11 satellite cities around the main city as well as the 11 city gates. To express the importance of the city the number was exaggerated. It is the 11th largest city in Thailand with a total population (including surrounding villages) of around 1.25 million people. It is located about 400km north-east of Bangkok. we have some friends that live there Petuk and Nok (Papa and Mama) and their two boys, Poo and Woody. Nok and Petuk have an electrical supplies shop.


Roi Et

Roi Et



Roi Et


Elephants on the lookout for food in Roi Et