Pattaya, Thailand

We left the southern islands on 16 September.  After taxi, boat, bus, airplane, and another taxi, we arrived at my roommate, Greg's (from West Point) house.  He and his wife, Laurie, and their six kids opened their home to us and showed us the sights around Pattaya.  (Paul)

One of the many golf courses in the area - all are immaculate.  Each golfer is required to have his/her own caddy and cart.

At the Sanctuary of Truth - a giant building intricately carved from wood.  They take their temple's and monuments VERY seriously.

One of the many golf courses in the area.  Hopefully, my back will be better the next time we are in town in a few weeks.

Greg, Laurie, Kassie, and Paul on Walking Street.  We had to put the picture in black and white because the neon fluorescent lights were too overpowering.

Walking Street -- If you've never heard of it, Google it.  This is a G - rated blog.  The GI's got it all started during R&R during the Vietnam War.

A typical "lady boy" bartender on Walking Street. You had better not have too many drinks because you will be fooled.

Bhudda on the mountain.  What else do you do with a mountain that was a quarry during the Vietnam War used to build roads and runways?

Botanical gardens in Pattaya.  These are giant, too!

Cultural show at the botanical garden that demonstrated song, dance, and wardrobe from each region in Thailand.  We also saw an elephant show where the elephants did all sorts of cools stuff like shooting baskets, kicking soccer balls into goals, dancing, throwing giant darts at balloons.  Amazing! However, I'm not allowed to post any pictures because of Kassie's protest against the inhumane treatment of animals.  I feel sorry for them, too.  But those elephants were AWESOME!