Bangkok

Trip Start Apr 16, 2008
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Trip End Aug 11, 2008


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Cozy Bangkok
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Flag of Thailand  , Bangkok,
Saturday, April 26, 2008

We arrived at Bangkok airport 8pm local time, 1 hour behind Hong Kong time. It was monsoon rain and lightening on arrival and the taxi driver explained it does this for 1 hour each night during this time of year, which helps clear the air. We eventually found our hostel tucked away in the backstreet, off the main Rama IV highway.

For our first day we decided to visit a temple but bumped into a local on the way who kindly took us on a  river ride, which ended up in the old part of Bangkok. An interesting experience, which we both learnt from :).

Our second day in Bangkok was spent at Siam Square, a local shopping mall, where we bought a few bits and pieces but were also shocked at how similar some of the prices are in Bangkok compared with back home.

We are both really enjoying our Bangkok experience and are gradually getting used to the heat and humidity of the city.

Love to everyone back home xXx xXx
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carlandsue
carlandsue on Apr 26, 2008 at 09:07AM

sat26th
Glad you arrived safely.I hope the 'kind local' was meant in the right context and it was not a bad experience and you were taken advantage of.lol mam x x

spencermum
spencermum on Apr 27, 2008 at 03:42AM

Bankok
Glad to hear you are both safe and sound. How lovely to be able to have the experience of visiting all these interesting places. You'll remeber this for the rest of your lives. Keep safe, take care and have fun. Lots of love mum xxx

spencermum
spencermum on Apr 27, 2008 at 03:48AM

Football
hi sam and christina guess what yesterday i played in a football tournament and my team came as runners up. we all got silver medals in a special box.It was good for mum as well becose her team won the netball tournament again! Have fun. Love u loads jack xxxx

auntiefiona
auntiefiona on Apr 27, 2008 at 06:48AM

Bankok
So glad you arrived safely(despite the storm) and are having a good time. Watch out for those 'friendly locals' tho'!! We've actually had sunshine here yesterday and today - is summer coming? No, apparently it's back to wind and rain tomorrow. Off to watch Truro Colts play rugby at Hayle this afternoon - should be fun. Take care and look after each other. Lotsa luv, Fiona.xxxx

carlandsue
carlandsue on Apr 28, 2008 at 04:22PM

where are you?
Hi both. Wondering if you ars still around as we havnt heard anything of you sinc telling us you had arrived in Bankok!
Kieran played his last rugby game of the season sunday and scored his first try.He was over the moon. We are off to Woolacombe Bay on friday on his rugby tour.
I could'nt find nan's key where you said it was.Any more ideas or I will get another cut as she keeps mentioning it.
Caroline and Jude came down today.Elizabeth is having a girl and they are calling her Francis.
Please send a comment to keep in touch lol mam x x

christina_sam
christina_sam on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:03PM

Re: sat26th

auntiefiona
auntiefiona on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:42PM

Bankok photos
Wow! So glad you've managed to get your pics downloaded now - they are amazing. You look and sound to be having an incredible time. I loved the photo and comments of Sam with the 'big tit'!! Well done for sussing the scam - you have to watch these locals! Keep up the blog, it's so good to know where you are and what you're doing. Missing you both of course but wishing you lots more fantastic adventures.
Loadsa luv, Fiona.xx

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