I have always been fascinated by Thai histories... I have completely no idea why, but maybe I was a Thai in my previous life... Since sec 4, after the historical and geographical trip with the school, I jus grew to love their culture, their histories, their palaces, temples, the people, and the lovely country in all its beauty...
I remembered that before I touched down in Thailand, I was thinking that this trip is jus gonna be for fun, and enjoyment. But I realized tat besides the fun and enjoyment, I began to fall hard for the countr... so much so that when it was time to leave, I was terribly reluctant to return home... absurd as it may seem, I can't explain it myself...
We visited the holy temples, and the temples over there are completely different from what u see in Singapore! They looked so grand and majestic, not to mention, they are really huge... visiting the king's palaces was such an eye opener for me, one of the king's houses had 81 rooms! There was even a summer palace, one tat looks like an ancient China's emperor's palace too.... complete with red pillars and walls, and great big wooden furnitures. We also went to a ruin, they had super steep steps, whereby in order to go up to the top, you had to crawl on all fours, and go down on all fours too... this is because the steps are already much corroded, and its so steep to the extend tat it seemed like its almost 90 degrees from the ground.... therefore, when you climb up and down the stairs, it is advised not to look back or down... I felt really proud of myself when I climbed to the top successfully, and even managed to pose for a photo together with Huijia. Wat a great experience that I cannot forget till now...
Last year, in celebration of my 21st birthday, instead of holding a party, I decided to take a holiday with my mum. We went to Phuket and Krabi. I went to Phuket before when I was younger, so it was nothing much... however Krabi was a whole new place... It may seem boring as it's really a small town with beaches surrounding it... but there are some beautiful sights too! I went canoeing, and in the midst of it, I was enjoying myself immensely by taking in all the sights... we got off our canoe at some stops, to look at caves, and scenic views. The last stop was the one tat marvels me most of all... it was an area where we had to canoe across a really low cave, and when we exited from the other side of the cave, I saw a sight tat I won't ever forget, its like I'm in the Garden of Eden or something, its really a beautiful sight to behold... Did I mention tat i even got myself a new friend in Krabi?? =D
Of course, Thailand has its ugly side too... like their infamous sex industry, and well known "Ah-Guas" (transvestites), but which country does not have its ugly side? Its jus a matter of what kind of memories you'd rather keep... I guess I try to have a selective memory... There are loads more of Thailand that are yet to be explored, but of cos, the finances are keeping me from doing so... So I guess, I have to be contented for now and jus wait till the next Thailand trip...
Greece, Rome, Venice and Eqypt are also places i'm dying to go to... Its great to live in a country tat is so rich in history isn't it? Holiday trips are not about shopping... to me, its to see things tat i do not get to see in Singapore... Being inside palaces, temples, and buildings allows me to let my imaginations run wild... picturing the activities tat took place in the past... or even if they still do take place presently and in the future...
"History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity." Cicero
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