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Saturday, 30 January 2016

Big Buddha

Big Buddha is a most popular place for tourists to visit and it is certainly is a place to visit and it just keeps getting bigger.

My friend Jamie visits it more regularly than me and certainly does take some great photographs. Here is Big Buddha's history.

Starting at the bottom it is a very steep hill and the only people that was up it are the Monks!

Below the Buddhist Statue is a large area where there are a number of things;

Buddhist Prayer

Alms bowls

Tiles to purchase which are then placed on the Big Buddha

Walking up the steps to the Big Buddha can be a quite difficult but I do love the bells that line the steps on each side.

At the top this is repeated with more bells around the base of the Big Buddha. It is really quite special.

There is now the opportunity to actually go underneath it.

At the back is another Buddhist Monument.

But I don't know whether it will ever be finished as the diagram above shows.

Previous Visits

1) 2012

For a bigger map click here

Sunday, 24 January 2016

Baba Nest for a cocktail

Baba Nest is a lovely place to take someone if you want to make a good impression!

I did have a guest propose to someone here (she said yes).

The view is really quite lovely - this was not in sunset...

Baba Nest Exclusive Rooftop Bar

The World’s most stylish and exclusive rooftop bar is now open serving Sri panwa’s delicious cocktails, alongside the sexiest sunset sessions. Baba Nest’s wrap around infinity pool surrounds the rooftop deck overlooking 360° panoramic views of the surrounding islands, Andaman Sea and Phuket’s Southeastern peninsula. An exclusive selection of high-end cocktails, fine wines and champagne should get the evening started.

When in Phuket, Baba Nest is a must visit. Open daily from 5pm to 9pm.

Terms and visitor policy for visiting Baba Nest
* In case of rain, Baba Nest will be closed automatically.
* A minimum spend of THB1,000 net per person is applicable for all outside guests. This will be charged and the booking will be confirmed with a credit card authorization form. This is a non- refundable fee.
* Reservations will be held for 15 minutes after the original reservation time. This could be extended with advance notice by calling +66 7637 1008
* Due to any bad weather, the minimum spend could be transferred to be used at Baba Poolclub & Baba Soul Food.
* Bookings to be made no longer than 1 month in advance.

(text from Sri Panwa)

Okay it's beautiful up there BUT remember to phone up to make a reservation and sometimes the bar is not open! The Bar also needed a deposit of 1,000 Baht per person - see the above text.

Monday, 18 January 2016

Bang Neow Chinese Shrine and it's figurines

Datuk Gong - Chinese Deity (i think)

The figurines in the Chinese Shrines is an attraction for me and there are so many of them! I started to try to do this previously when I visited Jui Tui Chinese Shrine and I haven't really got much further than then - but I will have a go.