BANGKOK II: Day 2 Part V - Victory Monument

Dec 2013

 I read online that Victory Monument is an area for local street food and there is a market as well. But when I arrived, it was actually a shopping paradise for me. I do not know what is the history of the place and the reason for a monument with soldiers in the form of statues at the base of the monument. Hmm, let me go read up...

The monument historically commemorates Thailand's victory during the Franco-Thai War

Street vendors selling clothes, bags and accessories

Love these sneakers sold in one of the shops in Victory Mall. I bought one pair for THB350

Interesting painting of the mall's toilet

I love honey and bought a honey milkshake. The English menu makes it easier to just point out the drink I want to order as the vendor does not understand English. The mixture of the milk and honey tastes just nice

Pink shrt - THB 150

Black skirt with white heart print- THB 150

Black Skirt w/ flower print - THB 150

Sneakers - THB 350

White top - THB 150

Jumper - THB 250

Hp cover - THB 200

 

I bought this cute My Melody iphone 5s cover for THB 200. Cheap huh?

This is the pair of sneakers I bought at Victory Mall - Blue with white polka dot prints. I am a fan of shoes and clothes with ribbons or polka dots or heart-shaped designs.

Love that my room is big

Up Next: Bangkok II Day 3 - Chatuchuk + Siam

BANGKOK II: Day 2 Part IV - Spy War

Dec 2013

 The last show was SPY WAR. It is another performance with the usual good vs bad guys fight with the language in Thai and foreigners like me could only try to understand the storyline by reading the actors' body languages.

The show started with a girl wearing red bikinis and jumped down into the water. The good guy was attracted to her but only to know that she was actually the enemy rather than an ally in the middle of the show.

The bad guy in blue with his soldiers and a robot.

I like the visual effects of the show, which is the only factor to look forward in Spy War.

Seriously, if someone was to ask me what the show was all about, I can only say I don't know but there was lotsa fighting and fire / explosions.

After the show, we left Safari World at around 4 plus in the afternoon, back to our hotels. Most of the shows in Safari World are typical in other zoos. I like Orangutan boxing show and the visual effects of Spy War. Visitors to Bangkok can visit Safari World for its open zoo and it is a great experience for the children. I always love to visit zoos and aquariums in countries I went to. An overseas trip which is all about shopping will be too boring without incorporating sightseeing activities - nature / animals, and experiencing the culture of the locals and the local food (yummy). 

Up Next: Day 2 Part IV - Victory Monument

BANGKOK II: Day 2 Part IV - Dolphin Show + Animals

Dec 2013

The entire Safari World tour was so occupied with watching performances that  I cherished the time spent passing by animals (hence a short period of time looking at them ) while walking from one performance stage to another. Here's the cute white tiger cub...

Remake of Bangkok's floating market. It looks out of place in a zoo.

I waited for close to 30 minutes before the show finally started. It started late and yes, another performance in Thai Language. Oh well, seeing the cute dolphins shall do. 

Wearing a huge pair of specs while swimming.

Spinning the hula loop with its snout.

Wow, the dolphin can really jump up high into the air and hit the ball with its tail

I like it that the animals are kept close to the visitors within a safe distance and yet not too far that we can't see the animals well. 

 This female orang utan is real cute. She is so used to being fed by visitors that she will just stretch her arms for food.

This pony is so mini - I love it - But I bet it can't carry my adult's weight

Up Next: BANGKOK II: Day 2 Part IV - Safari World last Part - Spy War