My World Tuesday - Siam Ocean World

I love fish. Something about the graceful way they move through water. Mommy and Daddy have been wanting to take me to Siam Ocean World ever since we moved to Bangkok; we finally made it last Monday.

The local schools have already started their year end holiday period, so we had plenty of company. Daddy got us through the double pricing trap with a cryptic "Phu Yai, Song" - Thai for "Adult, Two" - so the three of us spent a nice afternoon in the aquarium for THB 700.

There were so many wonderful creatures, too many for me to write about, so here are a few interesting moments in our under water adventure...

"An awe-inspiring adventure back in time..." Er, what are we supposed to be looking at, Daddy?

Mommy, I want those clingy webbed feet too!

What a beauty hiding among the corals... Not!

So tiring, carrying his house with him wherever he goes...

One, two, three, ... I lost count, but this Spider Crab definitely had more legs than I!

Sayang, Penguin, sayang... can I take you home?

Get me outta here!

Another innovative aquarium design... just under a million baht!

Chow time! Will perform tricks for food...

This Great White is too close for comfort...

Danger... Danger... From above!

I Heart Faces Challenge - Pink

Be brave and face up to the demon.

Skywatch : Twister...?

And now for today's weather in Phuket: sunny skies in the morning, expect some clouds in the afternoon and chances of rain over parts of the island... right, try telling that to the local fishermen trying to paddle their way to shore from under that scary storm cloud. One moment, we were enjoying our walk on the beach; the next moment, we were scrambling for cover... Mommy, I'm getting wet!

Curious Critter

The terrapin must have heard me laughing so it crawled out of the pond just to check me out.

More Watery Wednesday photos here

Save the Wildlife Save the World

I love watching the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. I already recognize quite a few animals - including elephant, lion, monkey and wolf - but last Thursday, thanks to the "King of the Jungle" event at the Emporium, I was able to see, smell and even touch wild animals from Africa, including several endangered species. It was simply thrilling to see Crocodiles, Meerkats, Monkeys, Ostriches, Rusa Deers and many different kinds of beautiful pheasants outside and throughout the mall. What I enjoyed most were my close encounters with the Ruffed Lemur (I touched it!), Simba the 8-month old lion cub and Henry (as in Thierry Henry) the 6-month old white tiger cub.

I don't really understand what Global Warming is about or what it has to do with the animals. But Daddy and Mommy told me I wouldn't have the chance to see these wonderful animals if they became extinct. Maybe in a few years time, I will better understand and appreciate why my parents strive to do their part to save the environment by not adding to the pollution (use public transportation!), reusing bags and recycling whenever possible.

Courtesy www.100places.com

For your information, Bangkok is ranked 58th among 100 places to remember before they disappear. Home to almost 15 million people and playing host to over 10 million tourists each year, the City of Angels is "sinking due to the soft underground, heavy urbanization and excessive pumping of groundwater." I can certainly vouch for the fact that many parts of the city are exposed to flooding every time it rains. According to some pundits, "unless urgent steps are taken, large parts of Bangkok could be under water before the end of the century." Does that mean we have to move soon?