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Sunset on Yao Yai
Upload Date: 2010-03-15
Photographer: Eeva
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Koh Yao Yai Beach Resort
We stayed in Koh Yao Yai Beach Resort, because, first of all it was 'on our way' to south-west Thailand and Krabi area, and secondly because it was the only resort on the island with sunsets (facing west) and a possibility to swim during low tide as well. The room rates were very resonable, around USD 35 per night per bungalow and the resort had power for 24 hours.
http://www.yaoyairesort.com/
The resort can arrange transfers from Phuket or Krabi and now, in hidsight, that would have been the easiest way to travel. Instead we took a transfer from Phuket to Bang Rong pier, from there a speed boat to Koh Yao Yai harbour and a taxi from harbour to the resort and ended up paying even more than the resort's own transfer, which is the easier alternative.
Upload Date: 2010-03-15
Photographer: Eeva
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Fishermen on Yao Yai
Part of the fish was dried in traditional way to preserve it. Fridges are a new invention and most people on these islands do not have electricity at all.
Upload Date: 2010-03-15
Photographer: Eeva
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Koh Yao Yai, The Beach of Yao Yai Beach Resort
We stayed in Koh Yao Yai Beach Bungalows.
http://www.yaoyairesort.com/index.htm
These pictures are taken on the two-kilometers long beach, where the bungalows are located.
Upload Date: 2010-03-12
Photographer: Eeva
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From Bang Rong to Koh Yao Yai
The boat trip in speed boat took less than two hours. The views of Andaman Sea were absolutely gorgeous.
Upload Date: 2010-03-12
Photographer: Eeva
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Bang Rong Pier
Speed boats to Koh Yao Yai (Yao Yai island) are leving from this pier. The ticket price of about USD20/person includes also transportation from town to the pier. The speed boat had a big writing on the side: 'GREEN WORLD' but then it had three huge engines...VROOM VROOM!
Upload Date: 2010-03-12
Photographer: Eeva
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Great White Heron
Upload Date: 2010-03-10
Photographer: glasson
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Egret in Mating Plumage
It's mating time in the Everglades!!! The egrets are starting to grow and display the mating plumage.
Upload Date: 2010-03-10
Photographer: glasson
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Wat Chalong
Wat Chalong is the largest and most important Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island.
'Wats - or Buddhist temples - are among the most important symbols of Thailand, partly because the majority of Thais are Buddhist and partly because they are so beautiful. In Phuket alone, there are 29 Buddhist temples spread around the island.
In fact, this small island is also home to many other religions. There are Hindu and Sikh temples, Christian churches, mosques and Chinese shrines. Outside the wats there are also many more Buddhist shrines.'
http://www.phuket.com/magazine2/focus.htm
http://wikitravel.org/en/Chalong_Bay
Upload Date: 2010-03-08
Photographer: Eeva
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Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Patong Beaches
These three beach resorts are very touristic, especially Patong Beach, full of hotels, restaurants, McDonalds, Starbucks, shops, nightclubs, bars etc. The quietest of these beaches is the southest, Kata Noi.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Patong_Beach
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kata_Yai_Beach
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kata_Noi_Beach
Upload Date: 2010-03-08
Photographer: Eeva
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Jui Jui Chinese Temple
The Jui Jui Temple in Phuket town is dedicated to a vegetarian god, Kiu Wong In, whose statue can be admired on the altar. His red face colour does not indicate fierceness but, according to Chinese symbolism, benevolence. Also interesting are the carved entrance doors of the temple.
http://www.inm-asiaguides.com/thailand/phuket/epktpkt.htm
http://wikitravel.org/en/Phuket_Town
Upload Date: 2010-03-08
Photographer: Eeva
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The Eatery in Phuket Town
We had a lunch in this lovely little eatery in central Phuket. The food was REALLY SPICY HOT! The ladies in the picture are the owner and her daughter and they were watching with interest if we are able to eat the meal or not. We were and the ladies were very happy that we loved their cooking.
Upload Date: 2010-03-05
Photographer: Eeva
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Phuket Town Center
We happened to be in Phuket during Chinese New Year and the town was decorated with red Chinese lanterns.
Upload Date: 2010-03-05
Photographer: Eeva
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Book Cafe
This lovely, bohemian cafeteria is in Phuket Old Town. We happened to be there at the same time with a couple who were getting married during the same weekend. The photographers were members of Phuket Photo Club and they shot pics of the couple during their last 'single' day.
Upload Date: 2010-03-05
Photographer: Eeva
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Chinese Herbal Medicine Shop
I had a cold, head aches and running nose. We went into this shop and I 'explained' the pharmacist my problems. He gave me little brown pills and adviced me to take four of them three times a day. They cost 1 USD. I was well the next day. No wonder, these people have been curing diseases when we were still living in trees...
Upload Date: 2010-03-03
Photographer: Eeva
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Phuket Covered Market
Upload Date: 2010-03-03
Photographer: Eeva
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Thailand Feb -10 Chalong Bay
Chalong Bay is a part of Phuket Island, located south from Phuket Town, and all boat and diving excursions leave from the long pier of Chalong. There are some excellent restaurants but no beach in this the area.
Upload Date: 2010-03-03
Photographer: Eeva
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I heard a rumor ...
Upload Date: 2010-03-01
Photographer: MacMurph
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Nuremberg Castle
Upload Date: 2010-02-02
Photographer: MacMurph
Recommendations: 8 |
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Islands
Upload Date: 2010-01-31
Photographer: Eeva
Recommendations: 10 |
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Ice Age
Upload Date: 2010-01-31
Photographer: Eeva
Recommendations: 10 |
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Sunset 'On The Rocks'
Sun sets in Ahvenanmaa Archipelago, 30.1.2010
Upload Date: 2010-01-31
Photographer: Eeva
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Pushing the Limits 30.1.2010
A Cruise Ferry in Ahvenanmaa Archipelago pushing its way through the ice. Weather: -15C
Upload Date: 2010-01-31
Photographer: Eeva
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Stars and Stripes
Upload Date: 2010-01-26
Photographer: MacMurph
Recommendations: 11 |
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Brighton Marina
Upload Date: 2010-01-17
Photographer: photosaurus
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Essi, January 2010
Essi loves snow!
Upload Date: 2010-01-15
Photographer: Eeva
Recommendations: 15 |
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animals and creatures
Upload Date: 2010-01-15
Photographer: photosaurus
Recommendations: 15 |
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New Year's Day 2010 Finland
The first day of year 2010 was very cold, -17C and we had plenty of fresh snow in south west of Finland.
Upload Date: 2010-01-15
Photographer: Eeva
Recommendations: 19 |
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portraits
Upload Date: 2010-01-14
Photographer: photosaurus
Recommendations: 11 |
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people
Upload Date: 2010-01-14
Photographer: photosaurus
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