A day in Prachuab
A day in Prachuab
Prachuab Kirikhan town is around 90km south of Hua Hin, it takes about an hour and fifteen to drive it so we thought we'd spend a day there.
First the physical stuff and a climb up the 395 steps of Mirror Mountain Temple (Wat Khao Chong Grajok). I've been past this place a hundred times but never been up it until today ...
Let the punishment begin - we chose a nice hot day for this ...
But the views from the top were worth it - looking north
Looking west
Looking south
Zoom on the town, you can see the airfield on the left
This spot was of significance during WWII:
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Meditating Macaque
Step away from monkey junior ...
These critters were relatively tame compared to the savages on Takiab hill!
Always easier going down
Mountain view tee-off, I reckon I can hit that with my driver!
A nine hole military golf course can be played for about 120 baht, I declined today as my game is in a bad place at the moment!
Ao Manao, a great spot for an afternoon feed and a swim
This is one of my favourite spots along this coast, it is all military land so businesses are regulated and it is kept clean with good facilities. Food and drink are all top notch and half the price of Hua Hin, the beach is great for kids as the water is clear, shallow and warm.
First the physical stuff and a climb up the 395 steps of Mirror Mountain Temple (Wat Khao Chong Grajok). I've been past this place a hundred times but never been up it until today ...
Let the punishment begin - we chose a nice hot day for this ...
But the views from the top were worth it - looking north
Looking west
Looking south
Zoom on the town, you can see the airfield on the left
This spot was of significance during WWII:
viewtopic.php?f=36&t=11710
Meditating Macaque
Step away from monkey junior ...
These critters were relatively tame compared to the savages on Takiab hill!
Always easier going down
Mountain view tee-off, I reckon I can hit that with my driver!
A nine hole military golf course can be played for about 120 baht, I declined today as my game is in a bad place at the moment!
Ao Manao, a great spot for an afternoon feed and a swim
This is one of my favourite spots along this coast, it is all military land so businesses are regulated and it is kept clean with good facilities. Food and drink are all top notch and half the price of Hua Hin, the beach is great for kids as the water is clear, shallow and warm.
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed? - Hunter S Thompson
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Its a 9 hole course and well worth the money if you are down there.bozzman101 wrote:whats the golf course like anyone played it is it cheap???
Be careful on the 1st hole especially if you play with a hook as your ball will end up on the small driving range. I never found mine, I carried on with a range ball which my partners didn't see.
There is nightlife in Prachuap - depends on where you go. There are 3 or 4 girlie bars on Pecthkasem, southern part of Prachtuab.thule wrote:Nice pictures!!! My last time in Prachuap was in 2000, must go back there for my next trip. Does anybody know sun beach GH? In 2000, the night life was very quiet, I suppose the things stay the same....
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Re: A day in Prachuab
Buksida, really great pics!
Awakes me!
Need to take trip(s) outside the Hua Hin base.
Thanks!
Awakes me!
Need to take trip(s) outside the Hua Hin base.
Thanks!