we don’t need to be faced with death in order to appreciate and realize the value of life. in a non-ordinary way, solitary moments can lead to such realization. especially when the serenity and calmness become deafening. we are unable to hear the audible sounds of life’s true meaning. we have lost our senses because our life is mundane and seeing those people having the fun of their lives only makes us so insignificant and hopeless. it's as if we're doomed. we are left with two options, whether to remain in the corner, feeling sorry for ourselves or go on with our lives without giving a damn. oftentimes, the person to be blamed for living such a pathetic world is no less than ourself. we have imposed misery on our lives. we are aware that with such nuisance, we have become the culprit! those who may not be aware of this tend to point their fingers on somebody else. it depends whether you allow someone into your life---freeing that person from future finger pointing or you take full responsibility on whatever you do and whatever you feed your mind and heart with. 

a fluffy trip

 the sheep is the very symbol of Suan Phueng

Proud's penchant for sheep brought us to the incredibly gorgeous and serene Suan Phueng district in Ratchaburi province (central Thailand). I woke up early enough to prepare for the trip only to be informed at first that we would  have to postpone the trip since it was raining in the morning. Feeling disappointed, I went back to bed and minutes later, I was told that we would be leaving in half an hour..And so, we were off to Suan Phueng..

Ban Hom Tian (The House of Scented Candles) was our first stop. The place is consists of cottages--mostly restaurants and shops. However the main attraction here is the shop where you can find a wide array of scented candles.

sheep everywhere...

didn't expect to see the bearded man in KFC here...lol

want to bring this home.just wondering how long will this one last

 

refreshment shop adorned with figures of fictional characters

they also offer workshop where you can design and create your own candles

i love how the toilets are decorated with vintage photos hanging on the walls

refreshing ice cream served in bamboo

before heading to our ultimate destination, we stopped by to eat lunch here

Swiss Valley Resort Restaurant--provides a Swiss ambiance

Swiss Valley Hip Resort

At last we arrived to our ultimate destination, The Scenery Resort and Farm.Any visit to Suan Phueng  would not be complete without spending  few minutes feeding the hungry herd of sheep..you don't have to pay an entrance fee but with 40 baht, you get to feed the sheep and shoot as many photos as you want with these fluffy creatures.amidst the scorching heat of the sun, we played with the sheep, ran around as they were chasing us and of course cuddled the very cute lambs.

 

 

the only brown sheep in the herd..good thing racism doesn't exist there..lol

Proud is soo fascinated with sheep.. :)

To wrap this trip up, our last stop was the Suan Phueng Resort where you will be delighted to see hotel rooms carved after the characters of the famous cartoon sitcom The Flintstones...

Our one-day trip to Suan Phueng was really memorable.visiting the place gives you the feeling that you are in a foreign country...maybe somewhere on the land down under.since it is quite far from Bangkok, Suan Phueng is absolutely a conducive venue for retreat and meditation.despite its location, i was surprised to discover that there are numerous best hotels to choose from.with its tranquil atmosphere,unexploited and luscious forest, it is truly another perfect getaway..

special thank goes to Mrs.Chatchareepun (my ever-generous boss), Proud-for her fascination with the fluffy creatures, Pe Deng and Pe Khun (the unbeatable tandem) for accompanying and driving for us and to the fluffy creatures.. :)

can't get enough of Hua Hin!

The province of Hua Hin is located 200 km. south Bangkok and is 2-3 hours drive.I've visited the place several times on various occasions and whenever I get the chance, I never turn it down (libre naman kasi).Hua Hin is consists of two districts, Cha am (north) and Amphoe Pran Buri (south). I really can't get enough of Hua Hin...a perfect beach getaway destination far from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

                                               long stretch of white sand beach of Hua Hin

 the view down-under..from the topmost floor of

                                                            Grand Condotel Cha-am

                           The Duke's...serves a wide array of Thai and Italian cuisines.

                            it was built during the period of King Rama VI.

                            not only that, the open air teak wood villa functions as an art gallery.

                            (but don't be disappointed if u can only find very few displays)

                               a perfect panoramic view of the beach while dining at The Duke's

                                         Sofitel Centara Grand Resort and Villas Hua Hin

                                                     

                                                 afternoon tea at Museum Tea Corner

                                                    mouth-watering cakes and scone

                                             giant dried squid available along Hua Hin's road

         

                                               the vendor shredding the squid using his

                                               improvised heat-operated shredder

                                        from the above picture to this...shredded giant squid                            

                                                   a perfect partner with wine