DAILY PHOTO: Temple in the Jungle

Taken in January of 2014 at Wat Chalong on Phuket.

Taken in January of 2014 at Wat Chalong on Phuket.

DAILY PHOTO: Golden Buddha of Rang Hill

Taken in January of 2013

Taken in January of 2013

This Buddha is located at Wat Khao Rang on Rang Hill, overlooking Phuket Town. His right hand mudra conveys that the spice is just right–but you may want to verify that with a Buddhist.

DAILY PHOTO: Doggie Attire in the Tropics… Really?

Taken in January of 2014 at Patong.

Taken in January of 2014 at Patong.

Anthropomorphize much? Have you ever noticed how dogs and cats have hair all over their bodies? Furthermore, have you noticed that they shed during warmer seasons and grow hair more thickly in the cooler seasons. So what on earth makes people feel the need to torment their pets with clothing? OK, I might be able to  understand if you live in a cabin in the Alps and you’ve got a shivery pup, but this photo was taken on the beach in Thailand.

Dogs of the world unite in the cause of canine nudism.

DAILY PHOTO: Placid Face Graffiti

Taken in January of 2014

Taken in January of 2014

DAILY PHOTO: Happy Valentine’s Day

Taken in January of 2014 on Phuket.

Taken in January of 2014 on Phuket.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Lilla.

DAILY PHOTO: Enter the Jor Ong

Taken in January of 2014 in Phuket Town.

Taken in January of 2014 in Phuket Town.

Jor Ong is one of Phuket Town’s numerous Chinese Shrines. You’ll note the prominent white tiger painting.

DAILY PHOTO: Tiny Island

Taken in January of 2014 at Kata Beach on Phuket.

Taken in January of 2014 at Kata Beach on Phuket.

I took this with a phone as the sun was getting low. It’s taken at the north end of Kata Beach, which is separated from the south end of Karon Beach by a little promontory. It’s either blurry or minimalist, depending on whether you like it or not. The boats were in for the night, and the sun was shimmering hard.

DAILY PHOTO: Purple Flowers on Rang Hill

Taken in January of 2014 on Rang Hill, Phuket.

Taken in January of 2014 on Rang Hill, Phuket.

DAILY PHOTO: Kung fu Birdy

Taken in January of 2014 on Patong Beach.

Taken in January of 2014 on Patong Beach.

This little bird was going all Daniel-san, reading itself to lay a boot to the head.

 

DAILY PHOTO: Wat Chalong Chedi

Taken in January of 2014 at Wat Chalong on Phuket in Thailand.

Taken in January of 2014 at Wat Chalong on Phuket in Thailand.

This tower houses the Buddha relic (a bone fragment) for which Wat Chalong is renowned. Below the chedi housing the relic there are many golden Buddha statues.

Visiting tip: Wear ear protection. They have a little kiln across from the main temple in which they regularly set off a huge amount of fireworks. It can be a bit deafening.