Only Four Days Left in Bangkok

I know I am in one of the most interesting cities in Asia, and we only have four days left here, but I am devoting today to watching The Royal Wedding. That’s right – “The Game Day Show,” pregame, game and post-game. This only happens every thirty years or so, and all those football shows come on once a week for months every year! Alan will not be able to take it, so he will probably go down to the river and watch boats and fish, but I will be glued to BBC.

I see that we have only a few days of vitamins and other personal items left of the six weeks’ worth of supplies we packed. In spite of depleting those items, as well as unloading a suitcase-full of things we brought to family in Australia, we have had to purchase another large piece of luggage to take things home.

Even though it is the hot, dry season here, we have had several days of rain – (aside from the monsoon week we spent in Ao Nang/Krabi). The weather has also been cooler than it usually is at this time of year, but goldenbear70’s passport became permanently warped from spending a day in his sweaty pocket, and my lippy melted during one of our day trips. In spite of the uncomfortable weather, the food is delicious, the people are so gracious and delightful, and the shopping is phenomenal. Anyway, since we live in Charleston now, this weather just gets us acclimated for our summer at home.

Especially for our Asian friends, we have taken photos of our food. I must say that I like the Thai custom of eating with a large tablespoon and fork, better than I like using chop sticks. I am so uncoordinated with the latter, using them would be a great means of cutting calories for me. For rice and noodles, nothing beats a large spoon.

I also have had a few pieces of clothing tailored. Having things made sure beats hours of unfruitful shopping, but it still takes a lot of energy to select styles and fabrics.

We have had a wonderful time touring – especially with our friends, Toy and Bee. Check out our Flickr photos for updates that are worth many thousands of words.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21984041@N08/

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Noon, Bangkok Time
Sawasdee Kah/Krup The Honey/goldenbear70