Empress Chiang Mai

... had another long talk with Leon and made arrangements for the teachers to have transport to the Riverside Restaurant, one of my favorites in Chiang Mai - right on the river, for dinner. They were to arrive at 18:30 at the Empress, but didn't arrive until ...

... had a two-hour layover in Bangkok which we spent in the same bustling business-class lounge. Once in Chiang Mai we took a taxi to the Empress Hotel, checked in and had a wonderfully welcome shower and change of clothes. I called Marjolaine right away ...

... tax back to Bangkok for the 9th. I am glad we are not real backpackers and can afford these luxuries. As soon as we arrived in Chiang Mai we booked a hotel and tour. We are staying at the Empress hotel which is about a 15 min walk or a 2 minute tuk tuk ...

... came away encouraged by their heart and committment to service. We had dinner with Leon and Gloria at the dinner club below the Empress. The food was only fair and too inexpensive. We had the chance to summarize our thoughts and tie up some loose ends. ...

... a birthday party every year and invites everyone. This year, he pulled out all the stops and hosted the party at the tres-posh Empress Hotel on the really, really posh side of town. Jim and I kicked in some baht because Anh is cool, and we became sponsors ...