As reports come in that debris and bodies have been found from the missing Air Asia flight QZ8501, the year draws to a tragic end for regional airlines.
Air Asia who I`ve flown with several times having a fatal incident for the first time.
I feel for the relatives of the missing passengers and crew.
Another black day just as the year draws to a close.
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Saturday, 27 December 2014
Vung Tau Vietnam
Hi
Vung Tau is a seaside resort approximately 125 kms. from Saigon/Ho chi Minh City.
I visited earlier this year, a very poplar week end escape although quiet in the week.
Travelled over by hydrofoil ferry, journey took about 90 minutes, I believe that shortly after my visit that service was suspended, due to a hydrofoil ferry encountering engine problems/fire and the captain managed to ditch the boat very near land, fortunately nobody died nor any injury, must have been very scary though.
About to board for the journey over
I mostly stood on a small outside deck, watching and taking a few photos
Stayed at a pleasant hotel in the " Back Beach area ", a pleasant view from the balcony
Looking out from a nearby restaurant
The hotel was " The Green Hotel ", nice room and pleasant service at US $ 37 a night, including a breakfast buffet
Vung Tau is a seaside resort approximately 125 kms. from Saigon/Ho chi Minh City.
I visited earlier this year, a very poplar week end escape although quiet in the week.
Travelled over by hydrofoil ferry, journey took about 90 minutes, I believe that shortly after my visit that service was suspended, due to a hydrofoil ferry encountering engine problems/fire and the captain managed to ditch the boat very near land, fortunately nobody died nor any injury, must have been very scary though.
About to board for the journey over
I mostly stood on a small outside deck, watching and taking a few photos
Stayed at a pleasant hotel in the " Back Beach area ", a pleasant view from the balcony
Looking out from a nearby restaurant
The hotel was " The Green Hotel ", nice room and pleasant service at US $ 37 a night, including a breakfast buffet
Beach just across the road
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Como Abstract Art
Photo taken at the main Como ( north Italy Lakes area) square
Amazing what some see as art, colourful nonetheless
Amazing what some see as art, colourful nonetheless
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Thailand Stock Exchange drops
Partly as a result of markets falling generally and energy related stocks in particular the SET ( Stock Exchange of Thailand ) took quite a hit 2 days ago, down 7 % in one day.
Although it has since recovered some of the fall, Thailand`s economy is showing signs of weakness.
The Bank of Thailand has it`s hands somewhat tied with interest rates.
Household debt is very high,borrowing without thought of future consequences seems to be a trait of some Thais.
If the BoT reduce rates to bolster the economy, they may just encourage even more borrowing.
A never ending spiral.
Although it has since recovered some of the fall, Thailand`s economy is showing signs of weakness.
The Bank of Thailand has it`s hands somewhat tied with interest rates.
Household debt is very high,borrowing without thought of future consequences seems to be a trait of some Thais.
If the BoT reduce rates to bolster the economy, they may just encourage even more borrowing.
A never ending spiral.
Saturday, 6 December 2014
The boat temple - Wat Yannawa Bangkok
This is one of the less well known temples in Bangkok.
As it was near where I was staying I decided to pay it a visit, it had been mentioned by the concierge at the Silom Bangkok hotel I stayed at.
It is on Charoen Road, Sathorn District.
I went by taxi but it is easily accessible by either river boat or BTS( train ).
The river boat stop would be Sathorn Pier, the BTS stop would be Saphan Taksin.
No more than 1 hour necessary for a leisurely visit, there is no admission charge and is open from 8.00AM to 6.00PM
A view from there, an interesting contrast of old and new
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Lumphini Park Bangkok
Lumphini Park is a large public park located in central Bangkok given to the people by King Rama VI.
There is no admission charge and is popular with office workers taking a break as well as tourists and visitors particularly on the week ends.
One large lake there as well as 2 smaller ones.It is a pleasant place to relax in for a couple of hours or so. Some people also use it for jogging and there are some exercise machines available to use.
It is open from 4.30 AM to 9.00 PM
There is no admission charge and is popular with office workers taking a break as well as tourists and visitors particularly on the week ends.
One large lake there as well as 2 smaller ones.It is a pleasant place to relax in for a couple of hours or so. Some people also use it for jogging and there are some exercise machines available to use.
You can hire a peddle boat quite cheaply
It is open from 4.30 AM to 9.00 PM
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