June 17
I took a little water taxi over to the other side of the river to visit
the Orchid Garden. The orchids were incredible…so many and so healthy.
See the little orchid with the big leaves – that is the state flower.
Phalaenopsis violacea or Normah orchid.
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After that I walked to the hotel for breakfast then headed out again to
so some sightseeing of my own. I bought Tom one of these beautiful
handmade ‘hats’ with its own container so that he would have this for
his sushi. In the afternoon I took a boat cruise. That big building is
our hotel. My room is there as well plus some shots from the window down
on to the boys practicing in their boats. In the morning the humidity
was so high it was falling like a mist. In the evening you could hear at
least 5 different prayer groups …it was magical.
The next picture intrigued me because I have never seen it done here but
think it should be. I was in a coffee shop and getting an iced coffee.
They have the blenders behind these doors…what a novel idea. Nice and
quiet.. they fill them up, put them in one and then press that big
square white button.
