Final Bangkok blog

I was too ill yesterday to post any final pics so here they are for those of you who have been following my travels.
It was very quiet in Soi 19 so a game of street cricket was in order for these Indian tailors. Guess no one felt like trying on a suit in 40 degree heat.

This is what the inside of a legitimate massage parlour looks like - not busy today though.

Family outing - look mum - no helmet

I am always impressed at how the buildings just keep growing

Last view of Bangkok - the long long walk to the departure gate at the new airport. Fairly impressive building in terms of size.

Hope you enjoyed these glimpses.

Where am I?

Ok - it's very hot, the smell of spices and motorbikes fill the air and I am just about to go and be pampered again.

You guessed it - Bangkok!

Here for a few days R&R before a frantic couple of months and am really enjoying the pampering and the food.

A few shots to tempt/torment/amuse you.

We went up the river this morning to Chinatown where I bought some plastic bags - yes I know it is a long way to come for plastic bags but they are really nice ones....

This is one of the old houses which line the river although they are fast being removed for condos and hotels.


Old makes way for new everywhere here!



Floor to ceiling plastic bags in every size you want ..and SOOOOO cheap!


That was pretty exhausting so lunch was next - here are two of the four dishes which were all very very delicious

To recover from lunch I had to go and have another foot massage - not a great shot but I felt a bit rude snapping all these sleeping people.

Shopping centres here are art forms - here are some sculptures

These seem to be made out of some form of construction paper & wires.

These are butterflies




OK - enough for now so off for a manicure and pedicure - saving the body scrub and facial for my birthday on Saturday.