Checking Out Cijin Island

Cijin island is a long spit of land right across the harbor from Kaohsiung. It naturally has a laid back, seaside vibe. Time to see the landmarks.

Gotta have a beach.

You need plenty of places to have a seat, areas to contemplate the sea. Funky yellow beachside windmills are fun. Add an angry mosaic crab.

Hilltop historic fort, good for school field trips. Bring 'em in and out.

Jetty? Check. Pristine white lighthouse built by the British? Check.

The view back to Kaohsiung, timeless.

Hitting The Beach In Songkhla, Thailand

Songkhla is a real town on the coast of Southeast Thailand and visiting the beach there is a laid back, local affair. No big resorts, foreign tourists, hippie backpackers. Just families enjoying the coast.

The scene. Serene.

Into the water and a little portrait.

Color coordinated.

Three friends. A bronze mermaid, the main attraction at that section of the beach.

Uh oh it was fun while it lasted, the storm rolling in.