Flew down from Chiang Mai on Monday.Pleased to report our hotel at kamala beach one of the worst affected areas of the tsuanmi, was all up and running, and busy. There is stil alot of work going on around the town, complete with diggers going up and down the beach. However just pleased to see the place is getting back on its feet. We went into Patong Monday night, which was a complete shock. Not what we expected very touristy, full of bars and shops, and loads of...

On Thursday we explored the centre of Chiang Mai. We stopped off at the Main gate, entrance to the city, complete with a moat. We then walked round several of the main temples, you get exhausted before you exhaust the temples! This week is a special ceremonial week when the boys learn from the monks, get there heads shaved and get there orange robes. So alll the temples are busy with families watching there children. Fridy we did a mamoth day trip 7am -10pm. W...

We arrived in Chiang Mai on Monday. Its very different to Bangkok, still a big city with lots of old buildings but no skyscrapers. Its still red hot which is continuing to make the sightseeing it sweaty work. We are staying at a wonderful hotel, www.yaangcome.com, definatley recommend it to anyone who intends to visit here, its so peaceful and relaxing. On Tuesday we went to Doi Sauthep temple on top of a mountain just outside the city. Once again beautiful te...

Another early start for us Saturday morning as we headed out on another tour. This time we were heading out to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the old capital of Thailand, about an hours drive North. On route we stopped at Bang Pa-In Palace / Summer Palace one of the homes of the current king. Here where a number of royal buildings which were off limits although we were allowed in one where we got to escape into some air con to cool off, even if jill had to wrap u...

Thursday morning we left the hotel at 7am, which was a shock to the system, we can't do early mornings anymore. We went to Damnernsaduak floating market about an hour out of Bangkok. Little canals jam packed with old thai ladies in boats trying to sell you everything from exotic fruit to postcards. The small boats jostle for space, but everyone is smiling and friendly. Of course we made a few more purchases, 1 a big sitting buddha, although we are now pondering h...