We’re off to Thailand
Could we live here? 28.6.24 Our last trip (link below) to Thailand was in 2010. A different area but will the cuiture have changed much? When we booked this trip in October 23 it was because we felt after 13 years of living in Türkiye, it could be time for a new adventure, while we’re…
First impressions of Hua Hin
Is it what we’re looking for? 29.6.24 The bus from the airport stopped at the bus station in Hua Hin 3 hours later at 10.30am. I had dozed off and was totally disorientated, staggered like I was drunk and banged my head on the way off the bus. A woman was asking where we were…
Hmmm, mixed feelings. Thailand
Is Hua Hin right for us? 30.6.24 We slept well and enjoyed our breakfast, eggs, bacon, toast and marmalade at Chaba Chalet hotel. We went down to the main Hua Hin beach. We saw jetties on the way. Previous blog readers will remember our Penang Jetty dramas, but it’s still one of our more memorable…
Loved today, Khao Takiab
Khao Takiab Thailand is more ‘up our street’ 1.7.24 Pinch punch first of the month & no returns. We didn’t wake up until almost 10am at the Chaba Chalet Hotel! Breakfast was good, I stuck to choice 1. Toast and jam. John had menu 2 – Fried rice. We checked out, got the 200 thb…
Lazy lumps.
A rare Thailand beach day 2.7.24 John suggested we have a beach day. Unusual suggestion from him, but the reality is that there’s not much more to see in Khao Takiab. We stopped for brunch along the small main road close to Zea Za bungalows. There’s one place that caters for us farangs, it even…
Off to Khao Tao Thailand
Outside of the main touristy area. 3.7.24 We were picked up at midday from Zea Za Bungalows in Khao takiab by our Grab driver. Another sedate sensible driver. If only they knew what we’re used to in Türkiye! It was only 15 to 20 mins to The Curve, our accomodation in Khao Tao. I’ve called…
Pranburi Forest Thailand
Off for a day of nature and scenery, Pranburi Thailand 4.7.24 Happy birthday to my son Curt. 😍 Also it’s election day in the UK. John woke me, I was still dead to the world at 9am. We had a Grab booked for 10.30am and had to raid 7 Eleven for picnic goodies. Pranburi forest…
Sam Roi Yot
Off to Blue Beach chalets Sam Roi Yot Thailand 5.7.24 I set my alarm for 6am, midnight in the UK, to see the election results come in and then was glued until almost midday when our Grab driver came to collect us. Poor John was very sick this morning, he’d hardly slept because he felt…
Wet, muddy, muddy and wet – In Thailand
Off to Phraya Nakhon Cave, Sam Roi Yot National Park 6.7.24 John was fast asleep by 9pm last night, I wasn’t far behind him. ‘Larry’ told us we need to be on the road by 9am, then get the boat to Phraya Nakon Cave as the hike is very long and steep. He said to…
Back to Hua Hin
Making plans for what to see next in Thailand. 7.7.24 This morning we went for a ride out on the scooter around Sam Roi Yot. We stopped at 2 different temple complexes. Both very beautiful. I got a snotty look from a lady at the 2nd one as I wasn’t in temple clothes. I was…
Hua Hin to Surat Thani – Thailand
A Thai Train journey 8.7.24 We had breakfast at Chaba Chalet, raided 7 Eleven for train snacks and headed to the station. Our train arrived bang on 10.31am and left at 10.36am. Nothing to report really, no good people watching and no dramas. We arrived in Surat Thani at 4.20pm. Bang on time. On the…
Stunningly beautiful- Thailand
Surat Thani National Park Thailand 9.7.24 Our bed at Baan Nokhook in Surat Thani is a thinnish mattress on a large concrete slab. The pillow looks great and squishy until you put your head on it, then it becomes a pancake. Despite this I slept for ages and didn’t hear the loud music from another…
Monkey business-Thailand
We are so excited about today. 10.7.24 Yesterday we contacted The Monkey Training Centre in Surat Thani to arrange a visit whilst we had the hire car. Unfortunately it wasn’t possible, but they messaged last night and asked if 2pm today was ok. It certainly was ok even if we had to walk the whole…
Off to Bangkok Thailand
Just a 9 hour train journey from Surat Thani to Bangkok! 11.7.24 A horrible start to the day, my blog has been suspended and I should get a response fromWordpress ‘happiness’ department within 24 hours.I’m devastated. A friend pm’d me and said to be very careful with what I write. There was the incident with…
Bangkok adventures – Thailand.
We’re back in Thailand after 2 fabulous weeks in Australia, link below : 24.7.24 We got off the S1 bus from Bangkok airport, walked along the broken and often blocked pavements and decided no way we’re doing that again to get back to the airport in a couple of days. We’re staying at Roof View…
Boats, rain & poshness in Thailand
Caught up on some sleep and ready to get out on the river 25.7.24 Despite the Roof View Place reception guy being a bit of a misery the lady that cooks breakfast is a real sweetie. We had filter coffee, pineapple fried rice, bananas and satsumas. It was drizzling but we fancied revisiting our old…
Mall adventures take 2.- Bangkok Thailand
Buying a 2nd hand Android tablet from a stranger in one of the world’s craziest cities. What could go wrong? 26.7.24 This mornings breakfast at Roof View Place was fried pork mince, rice and crinkly cut vegetables. I gave my dragon fruit chunks to John. The rest of it was delicious. The lovely filter coffee…
Our last day in Thailand.
Home to Türkiye and final thoughts. 27.7.24 Breakfast at Roof View Place today was chicken and rice. I never thought I could be a convert but have really enjoyed meat & rice for breakfast. We did our packing and left our heavy bags in the room behind reception. We arrived 4 weeks ago with 2…
A lake, a gruelling walk and a few hiccups
Hanoi Vietnam, Ho Kiem Lake and Hanoi Hash House Harriers 18.2.23We didn’t wake up until 9.30am.It was the first time I’d slept past 5am since leaving home.We definitely needed it. Our plan today was train street and the lake, but not time to do both as we’re meeting the Hanoi Hashers at 1.30pm. Hash House…
Linda & Johns Thailand Adventure
Our first visit to Asia and my first ever blog 29.10.10 Very excited to have found a blogging app for my N900 so now have to have a go! Despite being too excited to sleep and not settling down til 1am we were awake at 7am.Cases almost packed, camera/ phone/ ds batteries all on charge.Downloaded…