Hi,
Today was a rather routine day in Chiang Rai. Some essential shopping and a trip to Suzuki for a red 'Number Plate'.
The 'Easy Monday' song was "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley. That means it's 'Zany Day' time:
"A __ __ started long time ago, with a guy named Sloppy Joe, you'll find this dance is so cool to do. come on baby, gonna teach it to you. __ __, feel it in your feet now, __ __ come on get the beat now, baby, come on honey, come on baby..." Hint: A Google search may reward you with a recipe for something served with turkey.
Our morning drive to Makro was like a sightseeing tour. The traffic was not going fast so we had a chance to see the progress on several shophouses and apartment buildings. The structures are getting more modern treatments than in the past, but something happened when they passed out the paint. One building has some nice subtle brown tones with dark orange accents. Then, on the bold, vertical 'style beams' they used a bright green. Another building has beautiful wooden doors, neutral walls and bright yellow accents. Oh well, as long as the tenants don't mind I guess it's just none of my business. (555) One of the prominent restaurants has enclosed their eating area, which is a good idea since the 'burning season' will be here soon.
Makro was its usual bustling self. We noticed that the display at the entrance is now full of fans and portable air/cons. It' easy to keep up with the seasons by what's on sale in the front of the store. Speaking of stores, Big C has done one of those 'let's rearrange the store and confuse everybody' projects. Not only did they shuffle the departments around in the food section, items from one section are in two areas, which makes little sense. I guess they're counting on shoppers to find something they didn't plan to buy while searching.
When we bought our new little van we were told that our 'number plates' would arrive in about a month. They are still not here, but today they offered us a set of temporary red plates, which denotes a new vehicle. We wanted something to show that the thing was legal when we travel to Chiang Mai. There are several police checks along the way and the last thing we need is to be pulled over and not have anything to show that we own the van.
Sunday afternoon, after we left the 'carnival', we drove through the Red Rose Motel. It has to be the strangest thing we've seen in Chiang Rai. Someone had a real love for cartoons and fantasy when they built this place. Today's photos tell the story. You actually pick a theme room, then park your car in a carport and enter from there. Very private affair. Hmm.
Time now for a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
are not things.
~Unknown
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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