Today's weather;
The rainy season or monsoon has started, like clockwork according to Windguru's predictions. Rain's coming down in heaps and nonstop, sometimes it drizzles and sometimes it just pours.
It will be interesting to see if the all the efforts of the new Tessabaan with the road construction and improvement will work. Last year there was plenty of flooding, which I expect now as well, but the difference with previous years is that they only last for a few hours compared to a couple of days. Definitely time to get the good old rain protection out of the closet!
Current temp at 7am is 25C.
Yesterday was still a dry day in the northern parts of the island although during the night the rain started in all seriousness. A couple of times I woke up because of the intensity of the downpour. A total of 50mm came down already.
With Imad I started an IDCS course yesterday and a new IDC starts today.
Max temp reached 30C.
Camille
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
3rd November, 2009
Today's weather;
It's a fairly blue sky with some occasional clouds in it, but the predicted strong wind has arrived and rain is expected later this afternoon. Current temp at 7am is 28.3C.
Yesterday saw a blue-ish sky with overcast all day long but no rain. Max temp reached 31.5C.
Yesterday we also celebrated the Loy Krathong festival and to show it's importance to the Thai people, HM the King also came out in the Siriraj hopsital in Bangkok, where he is admitted since October 23rd and this is only his 2nd public appearance since he was admitted.
Camille
It's a fairly blue sky with some occasional clouds in it, but the predicted strong wind has arrived and rain is expected later this afternoon. Current temp at 7am is 28.3C.
Yesterday saw a blue-ish sky with overcast all day long but no rain. Max temp reached 31.5C.
Yesterday we also celebrated the Loy Krathong festival and to show it's importance to the Thai people, HM the King also came out in the Siriraj hopsital in Bangkok, where he is admitted since October 23rd and this is only his 2nd public appearance since he was admitted.
Camille
Loy Krathong 2009
Loy Krathong 2009
As usual this year's edition of Loy Krathong, a big Thai celebration was held at Wat Plai Laem and this time around I'm on Koh Samui, in contrast to last year when I was on Koh Tao.
We went early to the Temple or Wat to float our family Krathong. The temple was celebrating and partying since the last couple of days with bands late into the evening.
This this years family Krathong, made by my wife's younger sister and Mother in law.
All around the island handmade Krathongs were on sale and if you somehow managed to miss out on buying one, the temple had more than plenty on offer. In contrast to previous years though, no bread Krathong were for sale.
There was a big offering altar for the main building in the Temple.
As usual this year's edition of Loy Krathong, a big Thai celebration was held at Wat Plai Laem and this time around I'm on Koh Samui, in contrast to last year when I was on Koh Tao.
We went early to the Temple or Wat to float our family Krathong. The temple was celebrating and partying since the last couple of days with bands late into the evening.
This this years family Krathong, made by my wife's younger sister and Mother in law.
All around the island handmade Krathongs were on sale and if you somehow managed to miss out on buying one, the temple had more than plenty on offer. In contrast to previous years though, no bread Krathong were for sale.
There was a big offering altar for the main building in the Temple.
As described in a previous post, there was ample chance to connect with more divine spirits. All the red flags are hanging on white ropes that somehow are all connected and lead back to the monks praying space/area.
Camille
Update on International School of Tourism, part of Surat Thani's Rajabaht University, Chaweng
International School of Tourism, part of Surat Thani's Rajabaht University, Chaweng
It's indeed time for an update since for over a year nothing has happened, see my post from July 2008.
Besides a wall being recently build around the premises of the university with on regular intervals the logo of the Uni as pictured above, it has only been used for weekend classes.
It's indeed time for an update since for over a year nothing has happened, see my post from July 2008.
Besides a wall being recently build around the premises of the university with on regular intervals the logo of the Uni as pictured above, it has only been used for weekend classes.
Recently I received this update from ajarn Jennifer Lloyd;
Dear Camille and other interested readers,
I have been directed to this blog by a number of people who have seen your information about the opening of Suratthani Rajabhat University, International School of Tourism Campus.
Since 2005 I have been employed at Suratthani Rajabhat University as an English teacher and the International Relations Officer for the foriegn teachers on campus.
I would like to set rumours straight with regards to the opening of the Samui campus. It will open no earlier than the end of 2010. Due to unforseen circumstances it has been delayed on a number of occasions.
I know from my own visits to Samui and friends who live on the island that rumours are rife about the opening of the campus, so I hope my message helps.
Anyone interested in applying for future positions should send thier C.V and credentials to:
Suratthani Rajabhat University, International School of Tourism, 272 Moo 9, Tambon Khunthalay, Amphur Muang Suratthani, 84100.
Please mark for the attention of The Dean or Ajarn Jennifer Lloyd. Alternatively you can send it by email to jklloyd@sru.ac.th.
When the time comes for recruitment to start for the Samui campus all applicants on file will be contacted.
I hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Ajarn Jennifer Lloyd
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Proton Pesona at Indonesia
Entrance of Mall Lippo CikarangSpotted this Proton Pesona Car Promotion at Mall Lippo Cikarang during my second visit to Indonesia. Too bad I forget to look at the selling price...
I wonder how's the sale in Indonesia? Because I still haven't seen One on the road...?
* Photos taken by Nokia E71
MY TRIPS - Home
2nd November, 2009
Today's weather;
Some sunshine finds it's way through big cloud formations, it's going to be an interesting day. Current temp at 7am is 28C.
Today school starts again for my children after a month long break.
Yesterday saw another lovely day with plenty of sunshine and a great days diving at Sail Rock, my dive blog has some great pix. Max temp reached 30.9C.
Camille
Some sunshine finds it's way through big cloud formations, it's going to be an interesting day. Current temp at 7am is 28C.
Today school starts again for my children after a month long break.
Yesterday saw another lovely day with plenty of sunshine and a great days diving at Sail Rock, my dive blog has some great pix. Max temp reached 30.9C.
Camille
Welcome to November 2009
Welcome to November 2009
A new month is on the rise and it's the wet month. As of mid week the rain is announced to arrive on Samui and just like in previous editions of November, better get your rain coats out. This is officially the monsoon month and in various degrees we will have rain, most of the days.
There even may be stretches of non stop rain for a couple of days.
We start out with Loy Kratong tomorrow and the weather forecast may just grant us one more dry day which would come in very handy indeed!
Let's hope for the best and let's make the best out of this month.
Camille
A new month is on the rise and it's the wet month. As of mid week the rain is announced to arrive on Samui and just like in previous editions of November, better get your rain coats out. This is officially the monsoon month and in various degrees we will have rain, most of the days.
There even may be stretches of non stop rain for a couple of days.
We start out with Loy Kratong tomorrow and the weather forecast may just grant us one more dry day which would come in very handy indeed!
Let's hope for the best and let's make the best out of this month.
Camille
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