Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

A floating market is a market where goods are sold from boats. Originating in times and places where water transport played an important role in daily life Most floating markets operating today mainly serve as tourist attractions, and are chiefly found in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a notable floating market in Ratchaburi, Thailand, and a major tourist destination. The floating market at Damnoen Saduak is the old traditional way of selling vegetables, fruits,etc. from a small boat. Produce sold includes Malacca grape, Chinese grapefruit, mangoes, bananas, and coconut.
We were there on Wednesday 13 August 2014.  Single click on a photo to enlarge.

Bangkhae New District

Sister Moleff and I attended Transfer Meeting, where the Elders and Sisters find out who their new companions are; and who the new District and Zone Leaders are.  So far, the Senior Missionaries have kept their companionship.

The photo below was taken on Tuesday 12 August, the Thailand Queen's birthday, is of our new Bangkhae District.

Sister Moleff and Elder Moleff attend the Bangkhae Branch (Thai Speaking, where the Elders and Sister interpret for us) each Sunday, and District Meeting (in English with Thai Hymns) each Tuesday. The Bangkhae Branch is located within the Bangkok West District.

On Sundays we take a Taxi to and from the Branch.  On Tuesdays because of heavy traffic, we take the MRT (Subway), then the BTS (Elevated Subway - in New York called the "El"), then a Taxi to the Branch and reverse the process to go to our apartment.  We spent approximately 1000 Baht each week to attend our meetings.

Room 202 of the Bangkhae Branch is where we applied for and got permission from Church Headquarters to locate a new Family History Center.  We are awaiting on computers, a printer,  furniture, and room/building entrance keys before we open the Center for use.

The Bangkhae Branch is the headquarters for the new Bangkok West District.

L-t-R: Elder Kandun (From Udon Thailand), Elder Beatty (West Jordan, UT),
Elder and Sister Moleff (Prosser, Washington), Sister Brown (Troutdale. OR),
Sister Ellis (Nampa, ID), Elder Hartung (Pittsburgh, PA), Elder Sayavong (Laos),
 and Elder Proctor, District Leader (Harriman, UT).

These are hard working Elders and Sisters, and a credit to the Mission and to the Lord.

Khao kheow Open Zoo

Khao Kheow Open Zoo is very proud to have been chosen to join the Conservation Botanical Project of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the third child of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand. We use the space here at Khao Kheow Open Zoo for conservation and to develop a centre for conservation in eastern Thailand. We aim to be a centre of study and research in a variety of biological resources for conservation and to help future generations. Our purpose is also to be a learning centre for groups which are relevant to our main duties of support and development of the quality of education in the province through zoo affairs.  We have been developing and carrying out our objectives for more than 31 years and still continue to do so. This includes presenting a new image of Thai zoos as a service for society, raising the standard of our zoo in the world along with our developing society.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo is now 2000 acres in size making it the largest zoo area in the world.
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is located at 235 Moo 7, Tumbun Bangpra, Ampur Sriracha, Chonburi. It is 25 kilometres from Siricha town. The Zoo is situated in the foothills of the only remaining forest left in Chonburi. The surrounding environment is a mixture of dry and evergreen forests that are very natural, plentiful and unchanged from the past. Most of the animals live in large stalls which are always suitable for them. Visitors can experience the animals up close.

This is one lizard I would not want to find in my yard!

These two were in the middle of a food fight when we saw them.
They are called Binturong also known as a bearcat.

This is where  the "Flight of the Gibbon" name came from.  The Gibbon monkey.	The little girl on the left, was not sure about this.
I'm just so gook looking	Forgot to put on my socks this morning
Who are those strangers looking at me?	I am sooo beautiful!
Scratch a little to the right - will you	Yep. I'm the King of the Zoo.   Yes, we could feed and pet the Giraffes and Rhinos but this guy was in a cage.
Oh you have have bad manners.  You pulled the whole bunch of 20 Baht food I brought for you right out of my hand	Nice Rhino, nice Rhino. His hide is very tough.
Now that's a guard dog.  Such a look of contempt that sends chills up ones spine	A baby hippo enjoying a morning swim.
Long nose to the left	Short nose to the right Just waiting.....

Flight of the Gibbon

Owner description: Flight of the Gibbon is a unique zipline and nature adventure experience that lets you "fly" through our premier location deep within the pristine, 1,500-year old rainforest. After a short hike into the scenic rainforest, our friendly Sky Rangers safely lead you through 24 platforms, sky bridges and lowering stations that connect 7 km of ziplines. Discover firsthand the beauty of the rainforest ecosystem and experience flying with our namesake gibbons. Based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Flight of the Gibbon is proud of and active in rainforest restoration and primate rehabilitation projects in the area.

Yep, on our P-Day, Saturday, 09 August 2014, the Moleffs (first time), Seppis, and Meekers (both at least twice before) went Ziplining in Chonburi, Thailand.

Our package included:

• 3km of ziplines woven in the Thai jungle eco-system
• The highest zipline in Thailand
• One zipline over 300 meters (984 feet) long!
• 24 platform stations
• 2 hanging sky bridges and 2 rappel descents
• Two sky ranger guides for every group of up to 9
• Detailed safety briefing & personal equipment fitting
• Thai lunch which was very good - the Thais treat us very well
• Free tram tour around Khao Kheow Open Safari Park - feed the wildlife during the Journey to Africa portion of the tour
• R/T shuttle from Bangkok included in Air-con luxury 9 person van - About one hour each way.
• The service was excellent, if you ever come to Thailand we recommend you go ziplining.

 Please enjoy the photos.  Please click on any photo to enlarge all photos.

Getting ready to go.  Sister Moleff, Sister Seppi, Brother and Sister Meeker, and Elder Seppi	Sister Moleff getting harnessed-up. After this we had our safety instructions.
Waiting to walk up to our first Zip-Line Station.  L-t-R: E&S Meeker, E&S Moleff, and E&S Seppi.  When we got to the station, our guide had us check our legs for leeches. Elder Meeker had one on his leg and when the guide took it off there was blood.  He disinfected it and put a bandage on.  After all we are in the jungle.	Walking up the hill to our station.  The hardest part was the climb up the hill.
Sister Moleff coming in for a landing	Made it.  And you know it wasn't so bad.  I would go again.
Elder Moleff coming down to another launch platform	Look ma, no hands!
Together, even on a Zip-Line	Our Sky Rangers gave us safety briefings, were very professional, and gave us an enjoyable adventure with Zip-Lining.  They made the day for us.

YSA Conference - Sappraiwan Grand Hotel and Resort

This year the Young Single Adult (YSA) conference was held at the Sappraiwan Grand Hotel and Resort a 10-minute drive from Poi and Keang Song Waterfalls and 68 km from Kao Khor and 58 km from Phitsanulok Airport. The hotel  property is equipped with an Elephant Sanctuary and white water rafting facilities.
The YSA Conference was from Thursday 10 July thru Saturday 12 July 2014.  Our part in the conference was to set-up a Family History booth where the YSA can learn about the My Family booklet and register onto FamilySearch.  On Saturday 12 July, the Moleff's and Seppi's (PEF) were given 1/2 hour each to present our specialities.
There were 4-Senior Missionary Couples attending the conference.  The Mannings for Public Relations, the Seppi's for Perpetual Education Fund (PEF)-Self Reliance, the Moleff's for Family History, and the Ure's for Membership Leadership Support (MLS) and conference staff.  Total attendance count was 398 YSA and leaders.  The youth also participated in 2 service projects; one was at at school and the other at an orphanage.

Please Enjoy the Photographs - Single Click on any Photo will Enlarge all Photos

THIS IS THE PLACE - AND MAGNIFICENT IT IS
A matriarchal society.  They were just to the right of the entrance waiting to come in for breakfast.	Sister Moleff just wouldn't let me take the cute little one home.  Only 5 weeks old.  She said that in no time it would eat like an elephant.    I had no idea!   Ya live and learn.
Front Entrance The elephant to the right is a life size statue.  Sister Moleff would like one at the top of my driveway at home.   If I could afford to buy one I certainly couldn't  afford the shipping.	Hotel Lobby At the far end is a large seating area and you are sitting  in surrounded by trees 1 story up.  You can look down  to the right and see the swimming pool.  And Yes,  Sister Moleff went swimming.
L-t-R:  Sister & Elder Moleff introducing ourselves;  President Arun, Bangkok West District President & Thailand S&I Coordinator & MC for YSA Conference;  President Ken, Chiang Mai District President and person in charge of YSA conference.	Elder and Sister Seppi Perpetual Education Fund  (PEF) display
Moleff's Family History Display. Yes, that is a fan chart of Elder Moleff's  4-generation ancestors.   We had it made at the  Umbrella Factory in Chiang Mai.  Hand painted on silk.	And - here we are at our FH Booth.
Walking to our hotel room. That is Sister Moleff in the background.	Entrance to our room is first door on the right.    One of the nicer hotel rooms I have ever been in.  We had 1 long orange crawly things wiggle under  the door to our apartment.  It did not get far before  Elder Moleff spotted it and tossed it out.

L-t-R:  Sister Moleff, Elder and Sister Manning,  ??,  Elder and Sister Ure (part of YSA Senior Staff), 
Sister and Elder Seppi waiting in the Conference Room for the entertainment to begin (Church Theme skits).

Service project at the orphanage.	Service project at the school.
On Friday there were seminars,  this is one of the groups.   On the tree you can see it is Station 5.	This is only 1/2 the YSA.  One day 1/2 went to the school and 1/2 went rafting, the next day 1/2 went to the orphanage and 1/2 rafting.  This is the group at the orphanage.

Service project at the orphanage.

Service project at the school.

On Friday there were seminars,

 this is one of the groups. 

 On the tree you can see it is Station 5.

This is only 1/2 the YSA.  One day 1/2 went to the school and 1/2 went rafting, the next day 1/2 went to the orphanage and 1/2 rafting.  This is the group at the orphanage.