Cape Agulhas Presents Its Best Face For Kokstad Junior School

2017-09-04 | puppy1952

Today it was our privilege to meet up with our grandson Simon when his school tour stopped to visit the Southern Tip of Africa. The teacher in charge alerted our daughter to the time they would be coming through Bredasdorp, she alerted us and then we timed it just right to meet them coming through Struisbaai.

Here they come – a very excited granny takes the photo!

A close up and then they all pulled over so we could say hi to Simon

After an initial big hello to Simon our grandson, Aiden our great nephew and Robyn, daughter of our kids’ best friends, we followed them to Cape Agulhas

The Kokstad Junior Grade Six classes were two weeks into a three week tour takes them from Kokstad to Cape Town and back. En route they stop at interesting places and it forms part of their Life Skills programme. It’s epic and hats off to the teachers and helpers who take these sixty-eight lively pre-teens on such an amazing, educational tour.

The kids are exceptionally well-behaved. On this trip they’re divided into groups and have chores and responsibilities that are character building. Many have never been away from their protective parents before and so this is a huge learning curve for them.

There are developments afoot at the Southern Tip and road works meant a little wait before entering the car park.

The controlled but excited group getting ready to do the touristy thing at the southern tip

Our gorgeous Robyn Baker

Si-Si pretending not to be embarrassed by his grandparents attention

There were some other tourists at the view point but being a Monday the kids had the place virtually to themselves.

Aiden

Robyn with her group

The kids were given relative freedom to explore after the compulsory photographs had been taken.

Robin and her group at the Southern Tip of Africa

Simon waiting his turn

Simon and Aiden’s Group

Michele’s group

Simon playing a stone kicking game with his friend – BOYS!

A lot of fun was had throwing pebbles into the rock pools

Collecting rocks and exporing the rock pools was also fun

Where’s your rod Simon?

Not today, Gran – I want to see how far I can skim this stone!

That’s a good bowling arm he has there!

Robyn rock hopping with her friends

Smiling for Mom and Dad

Hand away from face please Rob – Nice one of your friend though!

Thank you, that’s better

Aiden and his gang of rock exploring friends

The kids have been to Robben Island, The Science Museum, Cape Point and other wonderful places. I asked Simon what his favourite part has been so far – first he said that he liked the movies at Somerset Mall! Then his friend, Liam, said The Science Museum and his eyes lit up and he said – Yes definitely that! One lad said he liked Robben Island but – Too much history! I think it was all too confusing for him.

The whistle blew – time to go

Liam (I think) and Simon

What a great morning – the weather cooperated, the kids were delightful and we enjoyed our interaction with them all. Bon Voyage for the next week, Kokstad Junior – Grade 6 and Teachers! Thank you for letting us join you for the morning.

The Famous Agulhas Lighthouse

Black and White Challenge – Shadows

2017-09-03 | puppy1952

This week’s Black and White Challenge from Cee is Shadows.

I’ve never thought of taking pictures of shadows before so today I stepped out to see what I could get.

Shadow in the garden

Shadow Selfie – Number One

Shadow Selfie Number Two

Garden Decor and Plant Shadow

Vygie Shadow in Sepia

Vygie Shadow on Rock

Asian Adventure – Koh Samui – a small hitch

2017-09-03 | puppy1952

On our second last night on Koh Samui, in the middle of the night, Earl woke up with terrible pain in his left foot. He could not bear to have the sheet on it nor could he stand on it. He hobbled to the loo by holding onto my shoulders as I walked ahead of him. I gave him Disprin and propped a rolled up towel under his foot and he managed to sleep. But in the morning he still couldn’t put any weight on his foot. Goodbye planned National Marine Reserve trip!

I arranged for a wheelchair to get him to breakfast and asked reception to get us a doctor’s appointment. I left Earl in the breakfast room while I went to fetch the passports and papers we needed to cancel our Marine Reserve trip. While I was in our room the phone rang to say the transfer was ready. So I dashed straight down to reception to complete the cancellation business. The driver couldn’t understand English but reception did an excellent job interpreting. In the meantime my beloved was in panic mode wondering what had happened to me. In the time I was away, though, I’d organised the cancellation, the appointment at a private hospital and the transfer to it. The tour company would give me a refund when I presented them with the medical certificate.

The hospital was amazing. A doctor was waiting for us when we arrived. The nurses were gentle and beautiful. A history was taken and a form quickly filled in. After the doctor checked his foot he was whisked away for an X-ray then another doctor came to examine the foot. He manipulated it and apologized for the pain caused.

Nurse applying a soothing gel

Does this hurt – so sorry to cause pain!

There were no bones broken and he was a bit puzzled as to why the foot should be so sore. It was hot so it definitely indicated inflammation – of the the tendon near his ankle. We concluded that walking on soft sand at high tide had caused the inflammation and he prescribed a cold compress, inflammatories and pain killers. The nurse also gave him an injection. We also decided to take a pair of crutches so he could hobble short distances without the wheelchair.

The Earl becomes Hop-Along-Harry

We missed our boat trip to The National Marine Reserve but we couldn’t have chosen a better place to be hotel-bound. It was relatively easy to get to the pool bar/restaurant where Earl could sit for as long as he liked. It had a lovely sea view and he could enjoy the ambience.

A fine place to sit and relax

Amazing View

Not an activity that either The Earl or I could enjoy!

But fun to watch

I was able to go for swims in the sea and not be too far away. We actually had a lovely chilled day and enjoyed our last dinner at the pool restaurant on a perfect last evening.

Luckily we had assisted travel anyway and the next day we flew to Bangkok for the last night and day of our holiday before flying home.

Asian Adventure – Koh Samui Island Tour

2017-09-02 | puppy1952

I was up very early and as it was so hot I went for a swim in the pool at 6:30 am. Only after I got out did I see the sign that said pool open between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Oops – Oh well – there were staff about and they said not a word. I think as long as there is no noise they don’t really mind.

Because of our late arrival the day before we were unable to book any tours for that day. However, the agent at the tour desk told me to be there at 7:00 and she would see what she could do. But there was nobody there and she only turned up after 8 and then in spite of trying very hard was unable to book us a half day tour. After breakfast Earl and I went in search of a travel agent and found one two minutes down the road. She suggested a private tour to where we wanted to go – it was at double the price but worth it as we could spend as much or as little time at each stop as we wanted. It was well worth it. It would have cost 800 Baht for 2 on a normal tour. Ours was 1 500 ( R600) for 4 hours which was really not bad at all!
We visited a beautiful Buddhist temple and went to the Big Buddha

The Big Buddah of Koh Samui

It’s a steep walk to this Goddess and you must be respectfully dressed – I took a sarong wherever I went and wrapped it around me to cover shoulders and knees

The size and beauty is awe inspiring

The temples are usually surrounded by water

At a viewpoint there was a kiosk with coconut ice cream for sale. I am not fond of coconut but thought I would try it. It was delicious.

Delicious coconut ice cream for sale – try it even if you don’t like coconut – it is really good

The Earl loves coconut and ice cream

We decided not to descend the steep stairs!

We asked not to be taken shopping or to see elephants in captivity! We did however see them at the waterfall we visited and I found it quite upsetting to see two tethered elephants and a few taking people for rides.

This bull elephant seemed stressed to me

The waterfall was lovely

I don’t like the idea of riding on an elephant’s head

Another interesting stop was to see a temple where there was the mummified monk.

The mummy is encased in glass

Details of this famous monk

Speak no evil, See no evil, Hear no Evil

We left at 10 and were back by 2 so spent some time on the beach – right in front of our hotel. There are a string of hotels along the beach and each has its own section with loungers for their guests.

Our stretch of beach in front of Ibis Hotel

Another section along which we walked at high tide

Most of the guests seemed to prefer the swimming pools all of which were full of noisy kids. Our beach had very few people on it. There was an informal kitchen set up in a canoe on the beach. The cooks were grilling all sorts of delicious things over coals made from burning coconut skins and I finally got the earl to agree to buying us each a chicken kebab for lunch. Later we saw him row his kitchen home!

I couldn’t wait to sample food from an informal vendor

The Earl wanted to know all about how they did it

He enjoyed the results

And now to row the kitchen home

Before lunch I went into the calm sea for a swim. There were two dogs belonging to the beach cooks in the water too. The one came and swam with me. He was so cute.

Earl wanted to swim in the pool so when it became less crowded we spent some time there. Two little German boys aged 5 and 2 took a shine to Earl and wouldn’t leave him alone. They were in tubes and swam up to him and shrieked and played, jumping from the edge of the pool right next to him. He was exhausted afterwards😂

Dinner was at the pool bar that evening. We had green chicken curry which was delicious. At home we would order medium strength – In Thailand – mild – and a good thing too because otherwise our Western palates would not have coped. It was a perfect evening in a perfect setting.

Asian Adventure – Travelling from Phi Phi to Koh Samui

2017-09-01 | puppy1952

It took most of the day to travel from Phi Phi to Koh Samui. We were up early, packed and ready to roll by 7 am. We handed in our key and were told to have brekkie then check out. This went smoothly and we boarded the long boat at 8. Once again we had to climb on from knee deep water. I cannot emphasise enough how much easier it is to travel if you are unencumbered by too much luggage. You do not need much when travelling in Thailand as the weather is always warm and you spend most of your time in bathing costumes, shorts and t-shirts. I am so glad we packed as lightly as we did specially when we were in and out of boats and aeroplanes.
The boat left at 9:30 and arrived in Phuket at 10:45. The trip was faster this time but the sea was once again quite rough and there were many sea sick casualties.
It was almost an hour’s drive to the airport but our transfer had free wifi so I didn’t get too bored.

Our flight was scheduled for 4 pm so we had a long wait at the airport but the carer left us at Bangkok Air’s waiting room. It was very comfortable and had free coffee and Thai snacks.

These two cuties introduced Earl to some delicious Thai snacks

A sticky rice, black bean and banana snack all wrapped up in a banana leaf which the children had to explain simply a wrapping and not to be eaten!

The plane was delayed by an hour and The Earl started to fret. He had me checking with the staff and insisted I check that his carer was on his way. He need not have worried. He came and wheeled him to the bus. He sat on a special seat at the front of the bus glassed off from the rest and next to the driver. I stood next to him with two staff members. It was fun as I could face frontwards and watch where we were going.
At the plane we were ushered on first and the staff were very friendly and kind. The Earl is really taking well to being an assisted traveller!
It was a pleasant one hour flight and we were given a light Thai meal – chicken strips with chilly sauce, sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf, raw green beans and carrots. Also some papaya and a pastry. I left the rice and pastry.No tea or coffee but we got mineral water.
Flying over Thailand was beautiful. The seats behind us were empty so I moved to a window seat behind Earl. It is unbelievable how many islands there are.

Our hotel was about a 20 minute drive from the airport and it was 6:15 by the time we could finally relax.
We were not very hungry after all the snacking so only went for supper after 8. We found a little restaurant just 5 minutes walk from the hotel. I had a squid salad and Earl had deep fried chicken. I had my first glass of wine in Thailand as it was only 100 baht. Everywhere else it came at 250 baht or more per glass. It wasn’t Springfield’s Life from Stone, but it was drinkable.

Asian Adventure – Phi Phi Day 2

2017-09-01 | puppy1952

Earl insisted we get to the pier early on the morning we booked a snorkeling cruise as we were not sure where our boat would be docked. Well we needn’t have worried. It turned out that we needed to meet at the company’s office which the vendor failed to tell us. Luckily the guides at the pier were clued up and directed us to the correct meeting place
There were about 15 of us on this half day trip. We were the only South Africans. Most spoke other languages and Earl and I were the oldest. It was an inexpensive tour and when I saw the boat I realised why. The windows were cracked and there was a big need for maintenance! To make matters worse we hit high seas and the vessel rocked and rolled frighteningly. Fortunately we were only in open sea for a short time. In the bays it was relatively calm. Most of the passengers paid the extra 400 baht to visit “The Beach” of movie fame. We did not and this was a good thing as one had to canoe to shore and then climb up a steep cliff using a rope net ladder thingie.

I swam here while the younger tourists went to The Beach

I think we have outgrown this kind of climbing for fun

Then there was a trek through bush to get to the beach. While they were gone I swam off the boat wearing a life jacket and hanging onto life ring attached to the boat so that the current didn’t take me out to sea. It was fun. Earl won’t swim because of his ears and the other remaining passenger was out of it with sea sickness.

After an hour everyone returned and we went on to the next bay where most of us did some snorkeling. As you can see from the photographs our travelling companions were young enough to be our grandchildren.

The Earl made sure I had my mask on properly and in I went. It was awesome. You can’t compare it to the barrier reef but it was fun nevertheless. The Earl was convinced I was in the wrong spot and yelled to me to get onto the reef. Well nobody else was there but I knew he wouldn’t let up till I humoured him. Nope – nothing there so back I went to where everybody else was enjoying the colorful fishes.

I was so grateful that the weather co-operated on the days we did tours. No disappointments and really lovely times.
When we got back to the pier we went straight to one of the restaurants for a fruit shake.
In the evening – our last on Phi Phi – we walked to a restaurant that braaied chicken on a skewer – Thai style. We were right on the beach and it was a perfect evening, what a delicious meal.

The Restaurant was right on the beach

Our Chef cooking our dinner

View from our table

Yes – It’s good

Quite delicious, actually

The restaurant beautifully lit up

Afterwards we stopped at a stall where the vendor encouraged us with ‘yum yum very nice ice cream. You want some yes?” He had a yogurt version so we gave in. He took plain yogurt, poured it onto a frozen slab, chopped berries into it and then using a palate flattened it out till it was frozen enough to cut into strips and roll up. These frozen yogurt rolls he put into an ice cream cup and topped it with more berries and berry sauce. He made chocolate ice cream in the same way for Earl. Delicious 😋

Ice cream made while you wait

Roll it up with skill

Rolls ready to be packed into the ice cream cup

End product was delicious

Asian Adventure – Phi Phi Island Day 1

2017-08-31 | puppy1952

It was an early start today on the day we were to take the ferry to Phi Phi Island. My alarm woke us at 5:30 and we were somewhat worried when we heard the pouring rain. Our transfer was at 7:00 and still it continued to come down accompanied by a troubling wind. As I am not a boat kind of girl I was hoping the trip would be cancelled and that we’d be put up in Phuket for another two nights. But no such luck. We boarded the ferry at 8:30, found our seats and settled down for a rough ride. It was two hours of rocking and rolling on the high seas but it was not as scary as I anticipated. I am becoming braver in my old age! Half the people on board were sick but thank heavens that is not a malady from which I suffer.
It was interesting to watch some brave people stand on the bow of the ship and allow themselves to be splashed by the waves breaking over the boat! Of course they shrieked with laughter.

Our first sight of Phi Phi was stunning. We got off at the pier and then transferred to a longboat. That was fun! Our hotel – Bayview Resort is right on a beautiful beach. We alighted from the longboat in knee deep water and waded to shore. Helpers took our luggage off for us.

View through my porthole

The harbour at Phi Phi Island

The Pier

The boat that brought us to the hotel

Rather a nice touch to shape the bush into an elephant

After a nap we went to the hotel restaurant and shared a plate of spring rolls. Then we took a walk along the waterfront where there were a variety of lovely shops and restaurants. It was so much prettier and more relaxed than Phuket.

We also had a massage at one of the local salons. It was half of what we paid at our Phuket hotel. I did not like the massage bed – it was just a mattress on a platform so no hole for your face. There were several massages going on at the same time and there was just a curtain for privacy. The masseuse was okay but I would rather go to a hotel salon and pay the extra as you really do get what you pay for.
After our massages we explored a bit more. On this island we noticed a number of stray cats.

Earl felt sorry for them so bought some small fish to feed them. He also bought a small knife to cut up the fish. When we got back to our hotel he tried to feed them but they turned up their noses to raw fish! So he asked the chef to cook the fish for them!
They are used to being fed cooked food by the guests!

Turning up their noses to raw fish

We had dinner at the restaurant and then it was time for bed!

Asian Adventure – Walk to Patong Beach

2017-08-31 | puppy1952

The James Bond Island Trip was stunning but a whole day out in the sun for two old toppies took it’s toll and we were quite exhausted that night. The next day we slept in late and after breakfast just chilled for the rest of the morning. At 12 we both had a Swedish massage Thai style which was fantastic.
It rained quite a bit in the morning but at about 2:30 Earl felt peckish and wanted to find a place to get a snack. We ended up walking all the way to Patong Beach, not the most pleasant walk because of lack of pavements and hectic on-coming traffic. We found a cafe with a view of the beach and enjoyed a gin and tonic (me) and beer 🍻 (Earl). Our snack was a plate of spring rolls which we shared.

Fun on Bangla Beach – No The Earl wouldn’t let me do it!

Then we walked to Bangla Road – a fair distance – to catch the shuttle back to the hotel. I was very proud of Earl making the distance without too much of a fuss.

The Original Shipwreck Cafe in Bangla Road – NOT the one in Struisbaai!

It was 5:30 by the time we got home. We went down for supper at 8. I had sweet and sour pork and The Earl had prawns. I couldn’t finish – far too much food.

Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge 27 August 2017

2017-08-30 | puppy1952

Here is my contribution to This week’s odd ball challenge from Cee

The oddest building I’ve ever seen (Bangkok) – looks like broken Lego

The biggest citrus fruit I’ve ever seen – Thailand

Asian Adventure – Phuket Island 2

2017-08-30 | puppy1952

Half day tour of Phuket Island

Ten South Africans were on the tour. The route was scenic and we made several stops and were told how much time we had to wander each time. Our guide’s English was limited so there was no commentary. Each stop provided lovely photographic opportunities. The temple was absolutely beautiful. Our last stop was for an hour at the gem stone factory. We were not allowed to take any photographs. We were taken on an underground ride and shown realistic exhibits of how the mining of gemstones takes place. It was very interesting. At the end we were taken to their showroom. The jewellery was very expensive and we certainly couldn’t afford to buy anything but some of our party did.

The Earl interacting with a sea eagle

The Big Buddah in the distance

Beautiful Phuket

A lovely Buddhist Temple

James Bond Island Tour

We boarded at Pier Len Sai. Boarding was quick and efficient and we were given a quick orientation talk of where we would be going. The trip would be the whole day. I’d dressed in bathing costume, shorts and t-shirt but packed a change of clothes and towels.
It is the most picturesque trip I have ever taken. There are literally hundreds of small islands in the bay – sheer rock emerging from the sea. It’s fascinating to see how the trees and bushes grow on them.

We were on a boat like this

So picturesque

Orientation

Typical fishing boat

The green fruit is a naartjie (tangerine) The brown a type of lychee

The islands were amazing

The sea was calm, the skies overcast and we had a shower or two but nothing to fuss about.
Fruit and drinks were freely available on board and the staff were very attentive and friendly.
Our first stop was at Phang Ngu Bay. There was a group of Asian Americans young people with us. One boy and three girls. The girls were assigned a young Thai man to row them and boy did he have fun! He entertained them brilliantly. When we rowed through the tunnels and into the beautiful lagoon a pair of naughty monkeys were waiting to greet us from the trees tops.

They mischievous guide had brought some fruit with him and without an invitation these monkeys dropped down into the water. One grabbed a banana and zapped back up the tree but the other decided to visit for a while. The girls shrieked in horror and the guide laughed his head off.

Our canoe was right next to theirs and the monkey took a liking to me and hopped across to finish his meal.

This monkey liked my feet

I was tempted to stroke him but know it is wrong to approach the wild life. However, he brushed right against me and his fur was as soft as a kitten’s. I thought it would be more like a dog’s. He also rather liked my feet and kept his claws resting on them.
We rowed around the lagoon and when we heard more shrieks from the girls we knew something else had been spotted. Indeed it was a snake

Their guide and ours took them right underneath it. I think I would have died on the spot if it had fallen down on us. I know somebody who was bitten by a snake in Thailand!
Next we were shown a walking fish sitting on the branch of a tree.

Really interesting.
The caves were and tunnels were great and we explored two areas of them.

Austrlians we met on the boat

From there we continued to the James Bond Island where The Man with the Golden Gun was made during the 1970s.

To get to it we had to get into a longboat which competed with docking space with a dozen others but it was done so efficiently and politely that it was not for one minute an issue.

Earl and I walked around and took the obligatory photographs but avoided the market where there were crowds of people. We sat in the cool of a cave when we were done and enjoyed the shady coolness.

Back on the boat were served a delicious Thai lunch including deep fried pineapple spring rolls, Thai Chicken and walnut stir fry, freshly grilled fish which was delicious, salads, rice and noodles. Dessert was pineapple on a stick. Tea and coffee was freely available.
Our next stop was Lana Island where we once again got into our canoes to get to the beach. We spent an hour swimming there which was the perfect way to end the trip. The sea is deliciously warm.

Share your world 28 August 2017

2017-08-29 | puppy1952

I’ve been in Thailand and haven’t been in the blogosphere for three weeks. I’m back and catching up with reading blogs and doing challenges!

Here are my answers to this week’s Share Your World from Cee

These days every day is good. I didn’t think I was ready for retirement but now that I’m there I’m loving the carefree days doing what I want when I want. However, my perfect day would be something like this. Get up early, pack a flask of coffee and head off into the bush as the sun rises. The morning chorus of birdsong will be loud and the first sighting of the day would be an owl bringing a mouse to a nest in a tree close to the road. The sightings would continue to be regular and exciting and include lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. The day would end as I sit in my camp chair, glass of chilled white wine in hand and as the sun sets gloriously in the western sky. This while The Earl grills dinner on the open braai which we eat with delicious fresh salad and sweet potato done wrapped in tin foil in the hot coals. Yes – that would be my ideal day.

Complete this sentence: My favorite place in the whole world…..

See above – The Kruger National Park – any time of the year.

Kruger National park

Who was your best friend in elementary school (prior to age 12)?

My best friend in Primary School (or as you call it – elementary school) was and still is Jennifer. We met when we were 7 and were inseparable until her father was transferred to another city when we were 11. We kept up a correspondence (snail mail) for many years and saw each other erratically. The amount of time we’ve lived in the same city since those four years at school total only 3 years. Yet we are still best friends forever – soul mates. Email, Skype and Whatsap make keeping up so much easier these days – yet the past systems didn’t stop us.

What inspired you this past week? Feel free to use a quote, a photo, a story, or even a combination.

I was in Thailand and the Thai people inspired me big time! Thailand is indeed the land of smiles. The people are cool, calm and collected. They never seem to lose their cool and nothing stops them doing something to earn a living. Imagine rowing your kitchen to work and selling your wares to the tourists. Or attaching it to your scooter and setting up on the side of the road. And then cooking the most delicious food in no time at all. Amazing.

En route to work with fully equipped kitchen

Asian Adventure – Phuket Island 1

2017-08-29 | puppy1952

Phuket Island

Overview

We spent seven nights on Phuket Island. It’s the biggest of Thailand’s islands and is a good place to start a Thai holiday. It is very popular with South Africans, Australians and New Zealanders. People come here because accommodation is inexpensive, you can shop till you drop and you can obtain some good bargains in clothing, household goods and electronic items.

It’s also a great place for night life. So if you’re a party person Phuket is the place to be.

Our hotel provided a free shuttle to downtown Phuket 15 minutes away, on the hour every hour between 9 am and 9 pm. Be prepared – it is simply a covered van with a bench on each side – no seat belts but great fun to ride in. It drops you off at Bangla Road and you just need to wait at the same spot to get it back to the hotel again.

Bangla Road

During our stay we did several walks up and down Bangla road – in the daytime! The Earl was not up to fighting off solicitation at night. Nor did he wish to see any shows! But it might have been fun just for the experience – had we been younger – maybe!

We found a rather good barber in Bangla Road where the Earl had a trim and shave.

We went to a few markets and I bought two pairs of harem pants and a dress that Earl really liked.

One can spend hours just watching the traffic and the people in Phuket Town. There are hundreds of scooters and small motorbikes. Helmets seem not to be compulsory as very few riders wear them and there is no limit to how many people can ride on one scooter. When mom does the school round she is likely to have all three children on the bike with her as well as the baby on her back!

You won’t starve in Thailand. There is food available at restaurants and street vendors – enough to feed the whole of Asia and Africa combined. The food is delicious and inexpensive but I could not persuade The Earl to eat from informal traders. He was afraid of picking up a bug.

A great way to transport your roadside kitchen

These kitchens were set up along the roadside near our hotel

The food looked delious

People simply sat on mats on the edge of the road and had a great view of the ocean

Jungceylon Mall

The Jungceylon mall is lovely. There were interesting things to see like a barque in the middle of the shopping mall. There are fountains and pools everywhere and the shops were lovely.

One evening we went there for dinner and had sushi at the Sushi Box. It was quite reasonable.

At 7 there was a light show at the fountain in front of the sailing junk. Pictures are projected into the water spray and it’s amazing to watch. The show depicts the history of Phuket which was originally named Jungceylon. We also watched some young Thai kids breakdancing. Omiword they were good.