Bangkok tales

September 20th, 2005

Still in Bangkok - we should be in Phuket now, but rearranged our plans after himself was taken ill this morning, and the Doctor advised against flying for 24 hours. So I am typing this, whilst looking out over the River of Kings at the shuttle boats that are transferring the guests of various hotels to and fro.

Fortunately the Hotel, have been fantastic, and even sent some flowers and water with a hand written message from the Head of House Keeping. We had a nurse with us in minutes of calling reception for asistance, and a Doctor within the hour and all the medicines we needed too. At home he’d still be waiting to be seen.

Still I am amusing myself with photographing the beautiful Orchids we have around the room. I’ve counted 9 different varities so far… And today’s fruit is Asian pear which I haven’t seen before.

Yesterday we visited the floating markets - now these I thought would be a wonderful example of how the local people shop. Alas no - although fruit and veg is sold, mostly they sell tourist tut. They have Tesco lotus … Still we had a fun ride on a narrow boat through the canals before we reached the market. After that we headed off for a Jungle trek on an Elephant - another interesting experience as I wasn’t keen on getting on, and even less keen on the dismount, but anyway I survived. Although the elephant needed a rest … It was kind of fun, if a little unerving as we went through some very deep mud and water. I was hanging onto the camera bag for dear life, as it wasn’t the smoothist of rides. Lunch was good too - a feast at a restaurant for £6, and then onto the Grand Palace.

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