Hello Thailland (again) - Nong Khai

On 31st January we arrived back in Thailand after crossing the Friendship Bridge out of Laos. We spent a few days hanging out in Nong Khai and visited the very surreal Sculpture Park.

The park was born from a spiritual vision by a Brahmanic yogi/priest/shaman who emigrated from Laos. It took 20 years to construct and some of the statues are immense. There are Buddha and Hindu images and it's a very interesting place to visit.

One of the features of the park is the Wheel of Life, the entrance to which is through a penis and vagina:


Inside the wheel is a business woman:


A yuppie:

and a statue of 'the death of love':





We particularly liked the dog sculptures. Here's one on a scooter:


We then flew to Krabi in the south of Thailand and met up with Nic's daughter Jessica (who we'd not seen since we left the UK) and her boyfriend Tom. They've come out to visit us for 2 weeks and the 4 of us our currently having a great time in Kantiang Bay, Koh Lanta.

Tomorrow, our best mates Steve and Debs also arrive in Kantiang Bay. Let the partying commence!!!