We went on a longer drive today - explored some construction sites - saw some progress from last year.  As you'll notice Brett got a hold of the camera later on so I apologize to all females for the boring pictures.  Apparently they are pretty funny - I don't know.

Minor damage - not enough to stop the delivery truck

The area at our bungalow to relax - where we write the blog etc.

This is the handy-man or groundskeeper who keeps everything tip-top shape. Essentially this is the Grandpa Barry of the place. 

This is the high quality security on our bungalow

Home sweet home. 

This is for Robert - the mobile coconut ice cream stand

Here's some impressive Thai concrete artwork

Here's some impressive Thai building - we were surprised how it turned out because last year we were taking pictures of the sketchy scaffolding and dodgy concrete work. 

Speaking of dodgy concrete work we toured an interesting construction site today.  As you can see the concrete work gets pretty good once its above the back fill level.

Much more re bar than what we're used to seeing here in Thailand

The extended shoot

This new age welder for welding the re bar 

The ground cable is a chunk of re bar extended out and grounded to the re bar in the wall.

Tied on tight for a good connection

Thai bracing system

All in all the finished product is pretty good!

The view from the above hotel

5 of the 7 puppies on the road up to our place