<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZZwEPLG_X1rU_tF53028dGVZlegLbLgPhg8XpPHT-8no3SiHFO06QTv3-4vXwXu227inaymWhiaHuOhBVv6idzKxYdQ7SiAOn77BvS-L0LGQzOeoiu1XxC53g9_j8gJVxwVJC8ZcmWk/s1600-h/1147586_daughter-bedroom_xl.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451091753677426994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZZwEPLG_X1rU_tF53028dGVZlegLbLgPhg8XpPHT-8no3SiHFO06QTv3-4vXwXu227inaymWhiaHuOhBVv6idzKxYdQ7SiAOn77BvS-L0LGQzOeoiu1XxC53g9_j8gJVxwVJC8ZcmWk/s400/1147586_daughter-bedroom_xl.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div>Last week <a href="http://simplecasualliving.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Jenny</span></a> from City Cottage Store and <a href="http://simplecasualliving.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">simple casual living</span></a> blog invited me to share my cottage style , please stop by and check out her blog and some other great Canadian bloggers takes on Cottage style , thanks.</div>

Last week Jenny from City Cottage Store and simple casual living blog invited me to share my cottage style , please stop by and check out ...

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Brief History of Sukhothai Park

<div class="post-header"> </div> <a href="http://the-exotic-travel-chal.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://nature.wallpaperme.com/3098-2/Meditation+is+Key_+Wat+Mahathat_+Sukhothai_+Thailand+-+1600x1200+-+ID+20498+-+PREMIUM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://the-exotic-travel-chal.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.thailandmagic.com/sukhothai/Sukhothai%20Sa%20Si%20temple%20ruin%20in%20the%20historical%20park%20with%20Buddha%20sculpture%20Thailand.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://the-exotic-travel-chal.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.thaiwebsites.com/images/Sukhothai/WatMahaThat_Sukhothai.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://the-exotic-travel-chal.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.traveladventures.org/continents/asia/images/sukhothai01.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>The Sukhothai Historical Park covers the ruins of Sukhothai, capital of the Sukhothai kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, in what is now the north of Thailand. It is located near the modern city of Sukhothai, capital of the province with the same name.<br /><br />The city walls form a rectangle about 2 km east-west by 1.6 km north-south. There is a gate in the centre of each wall. Inside are the remains of the royal palace and twenty-six temples, the largest being Wat Mahathat. The park is maintained by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand with help from UNESCO, which has declared it a World Heritage Site. The park sees thousands of visitors each year, who marvel at the ancient Buddha figures, palace buildings and ruined temples. The park is easily toured by bicycle or even on foot.</div>

Brief History of Sukhothai Park

The Sukhothai Historical Park covers the ruins of Sukhothai, capital of the Sukhothai kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, in what is...

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Inside Sukhothai at Thailand

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Inside Sukhothai at Thailand

Inside Sukhothai at Thailand

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Busy with life right now

I can not believe I have not blogged properly in so long , I hope my former content keeps new readers busy , I am having a lull , its March break so I have a house full of kids , I do not have any projects currently on the go , this is the curse of having a nearly finished house , what is there to do but live , right?<br />Great for life but not for blogging , do I move then ????? do I start re-doing perfectly good rooms , no I can't do that , what I am doing nearly full time is outdoors planning , a pergola , a BBQ structure , a tall privacy wall and twin sheds , I have grand plans , a permanent pool is out of the question , the cons well out weight the pros , I am thinking of a large lower terrace for seating and fires and raised brick planters , I can not longer ignore the fact that I have two male dogs who love to pee on everything , raised planters , why didn't I think if that before? I think I may be able to make this work. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Sb3L3VSo1aP-tVuBzxgmdRnFpVsvKDQ7SSDDc4V1zRDZ5DOheEQBCkSoKM9WFtiKtjvcUyqIPq5Cy5fIkc_9DL9M7pJVP3NEwgk0m_tyVxozkKt-KGzqw8HtEYE6gIer_GC2gmtla7Q/s1600-h/6a00e554d7b8278833012876e2ca8b970c-500wi.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450394647130008802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Sb3L3VSo1aP-tVuBzxgmdRnFpVsvKDQ7SSDDc4V1zRDZ5DOheEQBCkSoKM9WFtiKtjvcUyqIPq5Cy5fIkc_9DL9M7pJVP3NEwgk0m_tyVxozkKt-KGzqw8HtEYE6gIer_GC2gmtla7Q/s400/6a00e554d7b8278833012876e2ca8b970c-500wi.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">{image from Velvet and Linen}<br /></span><div>Isn't this is beautiful image , I know it is just lovely , why aren't there shops like this around me?</div>

Busy with life right now

I can not believe I have not blogged properly in so long , I hope my former content keeps new readers busy , I am having a lull , its March ...

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Top Place : Waterfalls of Southern Thailand

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Top Place : Waterfalls of Southern Thailand

Waterfalls of Southern Thailand

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The Exotic Phi Phi island at Thailand

<div class="post-header"> </div> <a href="http://the-exotic-travel-chal.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.singtime.de/wp-images/Thailand-Phi-Phi-Ley-b.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://the-exotic-travel-chal.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.thgholidays.co.uk/uploaded/1185720937.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://the-exotic-travel-chal.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos.igougo.com/images/p130126-Phi_Phi_Island-beautiful_Phi_Phi_Island_ariel_view.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://the-exotic-travel-chal.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://onearthtravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/phi-phi-island.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Phi Phi island consists of two islands, Phi Phi Don, the larger one of the two with an abundance of fine beaches and <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">accommodation</span> to suit all needs. The more geographically dramatic, Phi Phi Ley, with its cliffs, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">natural</span> caves and water-filled canyon offers the tourists exciting and outdoor pursuits. Both islands are in Krabi province and are part of Nopparat Thara Beach/Phi Phi National Marine Park, Just a short 42 kilometers from from Phuket, will transport you to the <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">tropical</span> paradise and famous islands of Phi Phi Island. With a Kodak moment with every view, it's the ultimate tropical <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">getaway</span> in Thailand.</div>

The Exotic Phi Phi island at Thailand

Phi Phi island consists of two islands, Phi Phi Don, the larger one of the two with an abundance of fine beaches and accommodation to s...

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<span style="color:#33cc00;"><em>And the</em> <span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>winner</strong></span> is....<em> Crafty in Paradise , the 64th entry of 65 entries , I will be happy to mail that out to you soon. </em></span><br /><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">Congratulations.</span></em>

And the winner is.... Crafty in Paradise , the 64th entry of 65 entries , I will be happy to mail that out to you soon. Congratulations.

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