23rd April 2005 - BANGKOK. There's one place you must see when visiting Bangkok, The Grand Palace. The Grand Palace isn't just one building. It is like a city within walls and has a number of Wat's, Halls, a mansion and the most important piece; The Temple of the Emerald Budda. You must take of your shoes to go inside, a simple task you might think. But when the florr has had the sun beating down on it all day this can be a little tricky. I opted for a tip toe...

Sawadee Krap, (Hello - to the Non Thai Speakers) Arrived safely in Bangkok - flight wasn't luxury but got here safe and sound. Our first attempt at backpacking failed as we left the airport, hit the heat and saw the queue for the taxi's - Airport taxi it was and expensive it wasn't but still three times what we should have paid. Hotel was great and cool thanks to the much needed air conditioning. Got settled and headed out in search of the much talked ...

Sawadee Krap, (Hello - to the Non Thai Speakers) Arrived safely in Bangkok - flight wasn't luxury but got here safe and sound. Our first attempt at backpacking failed as we left the airport, hit the heat and saw the queue for the taxi's - Airport taxi it was and expensive it wasn't but still three times what we should have paid. Hotel was great and cool thanks to the much needed air conditioning. Got settled and headed out in search of the much talked ...

Hi all - and welcome to Sig and Vic's adventure 2005. ____________________________________________________________ Departure date is April the 20th on which we fly to Bangkok; we will then head north to Chang mai where we will meet Nelly the Elephant. We are then hoping to spend a week or two on a small Thai island during which time we will hopefully complete our Scuba Diving qualification (PADI). Then its down through Malaysia, Singapore and Ind...