Bali Hai Pier

A spot to catch boats to Ko Larn, an island not far from Pattaya.

Rainy season

The rainy season is in full swing.  It generally rains every day but so far the rains have been brief, less than  a half hour periodically.    This is fortunate as the rain is heavy and if it lasts for hours then flooding will occur as the town does not have adequate drainage.

Pattaya Bay

Pattaya Bay at Pattaya, Thailand.   Photo taken with an iPhone 4S using the HDR option. The HDR really brings out the flowers.

Another view of the sunset

some colorful buildings

Another sunset in Thailand

Park Street Bridge 2

Another view of the Park Street draw bridge.

Dodge Vipers and USS Hornet

When I visited the USS Hornet there happened to be a gathering of Dodge Vipers in front.

USS Hornet

USS Hornet, now a museum

Park Street Bridge

Park Street draw bridge in Alameda, Ca.  One of three draw bridges serving the city.

Alameda City Hall in the center..

The Runner

An evening run down a soi in Pattaya.

Sign overlooking Pattaya

In an homage to the Hollywood sign this sign in the hills proclaims the name of the city of Pattaya

Big Buddah

At the Beach

At the beach in Thailand.

storm coming

In Thailand afternoons are punctuated by strong thunderstorms.   They cool the air down a bit, but just a bit and just for a short time.

Ship and Folliage

A photo from a few months back of ships at the former Naval Air Station that have been docked at the same place for a long time.

Shop Fronts

Early morning before start of business.

Fog Rolling In

 The fog bank rolls in over San Francisco most evenings in the Spring and Summer.

Alameda City Hall

Alameda City Hall in the morning.