SONGKHLA - of interest Feb. 2019

 The big tourist attraction in Songkhla is the famous MERMAID on the rocks at Samila Beach 

and guess what_____

she got photo bombed by a local tourist 

Big changes down town - Three blocks of shop houses currently under demolition.

These three blocks were constructed in front of the now established Songkhla Museum. 

Formally the provincial Governors residence with views of the lake.   

Our beloved SONGKHLA PHARMACY. Established by the late Dr Virat and run by his wife Margaret also deceased, for many years and with a twist of all things Irish.

A sad ending to an institution in Songkhla, alas progress and the demise of our___

local GOLF course in full swing - view looking towards the BP Samila Hotel

Vehicle park for the recreation park, roughly where the club house, 1st - 9th hole were located

The SONGKHLA PARK

Impressive entrance

Got caught on a light shower / deluge which last 20 minutes - bike ride aborted as only 1k from home. According to the hourly Thai Met data only 9.6mm.

Famous noodle cart now___

Now immortalize as street art.

Beach north of Songkhla erosion 
and failed sea wall 

This is were a Gazebo previously stood and one of our beach BBQ sites

Local heritage community are restoring buildings in the old historic park of town

Classic internal court yard

Another classic doorway

Now that's a Barra we would like to land. 
Kho Yor - Prem bridge art.

Saves the boat timber getting water logged

Bike riding mates Owen long term Songkhla resident. Pierre returning resident for a visit.

Mike another long term resident and avid biker

Progress is being made

On our return in December it will be park land

Steer clear of this guy - bike ride crawly 

One of our favourite sea food noodle meals

The time has come

Donated to the local navy yacht club

Out the gate

Saves me getting pulled over by the traffic guys - where's your rego, lights?

Now pride of place at the navy base

SONGKHLA PHARMACY reborn - Khun Porn Margret's pharmacist has relocated near the new Songkhla bus terminal 

As we could not find any DURIAN ice cream. The next best was MANGO with STICKY RICE!!

Bags packed and 'GOOD TO GO'