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A mid life gap

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Grand Palace, The Royal Pantheon

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A remarkable city, relentless not restful. It has, however, exceeded our expectations.


Political
The news before we arrived was full of disputes between the Thai Government (United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship) and the Peoples' Alliance for Democracy (PAD). All has been calm whilst we have been here with no repeat of the riots, tear gas and injuries of last week.


Transport
Tuk tuk, skyrail, boat, taxi (metered and unmetered) - each exciting in their own way!


Weather
That would be very hot then. Wonderful lightning storms in the evening.


Cultural highlights
Grand Palace - fantastic
Largest reclining Buddha in the world - as described, very big and lying down.
Jim Thompson House - Thai silk merchant


Hotel
I will think of this and sigh when 100km into one of our cycling days and heading for a local guest house.....


Drinks
Every day should end with cocktails.


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3.Monkeys and Chopin - Singapore, Singapore Oct 05, 2008 ( This entry has 3 photos 3 ) ( Comments 1 )
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7.Angkors Away - Bangkok, Thailand Oct 10, 2008 ( This entry has 3 photos 3 )
8.Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand Oct 12, 2008 ( This entry has 5 photos 5 )
9.At the beach - Ao Nang, Thailand Oct 14, 2008 ( This entry has 6 photos 6 ) ( Comments 2 )
10.Sand, sea and stings - Ao Nang, Thailand Oct 15, 2008 ( This entry has 8 photos 8 ) ( Comments 2 )
11.Chillin' - Ao Nang, Thailand Oct 16, 2008 ( This entry has 3 photos 3 )
12.Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai, Thailand Oct 17, 2008 ( This entry has 1 photos 1 ) ( Comments 2 )
13.Relaxing in Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai, Thailand Oct 18, 2008 ( This entry has 5 photos 5 )
14.The cycling begins - Chiang Mai, Thailand Oct 19, 2008 ( This entry has 3 photos 3 )
15.Mud - Chaiprakahn, Thailand Oct 20, 2008 ( This entry has 8 photos 8 ) ( Comments 1 )
16.Heading for the hilltribes - Amphoe Muang, Thailand Oct 21, 2008 ( This entry has 9 photos 9 )
17.To Chiang Rai - Chiang Rai, Thailand Oct 22, 2008 ( This entry has 17 photos 17 )
18.Chiang Khong - Chiang Khong, Thailand Oct 23, 2008 ( This entry has 6 photos 6 )
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