Just When You Thought It Was Safe…..

The rainy season is supposed to finish at the end of October and, blow me, it did; almost to the minute and the ensuing days have been by wall to wall sunshine. So everyone has been out and about enjoying the first days of the dry season. The Huan Hin – Pattaya ferry started again,

 camera phones have been recharged for endless picture taking

and golfers have deserted the 19th hole to play on the Black Mountain course – recently voted the best in Thailand and one of the Top 100 golfing spots in the world.

Even the second or 3rd best courses here are fairly spectacular

with awesome views of the mountain range between Thailand and Myanmar.

If the beaches or the golf courses aren’t to your liking, there’s always some sightseeing to be done. 

Rajabhakti Park, on the outskirts of south Hua Hin was built by the Thai military a few years ago in honour of the monarchy of Thailand. The centre piece consists of 14 metre high statues of 7 of the most famous Thai kings from the 13th to the 20th century. All very impressive but lacking in much shade. So it’s HOT there!

Unfortunately I’m not able to cool off in my own pool yet but it’s coming along very nicely and should be ready for me to enjoy a cooling Christmas dip.

So, all in all,  everything was looking good. Or so I thought. Then the heavens opened and it rained.

and it rained and it rained. After 18 hours, it’s still raining and more is forecast for tomorrow.  Not the  namby pamby drizzle we  often get in the UK you understand but proper drenching, stair rod stuff.

So, there’s nothing for it but to forget the beach, the golf course and the sightseeing and settle down for some gentle indoor activity.  A beer or two, perhaps a game of pool

followed by some typical English wet weather food!

Quack quack!

Phileas