So, ventured into some backpackers bar last night on Khao San Road (the equivalent of Watford on a Saturday night). Pretty full on, felt a bit of a d*** on my own so managed to force myself to speak to some other people - I think that holidaying brits abroad thing makes it a bit easier, its funny though once you've talked about your trip (and theirs) and "do you know the walkabout in Shepherds Bush" with the Australians thats it, time to leave, nice crowd though....

Missed free breakfast then went to the Gym in the hotel (I'm easing myself in gently into the travelling thing). Managed to undo weights on one side of bar leading to said bar rising up and hitting me in the lip - much blood and dabbing later managed to venture out. Pretty amazing sights really, fantastic architecture and so many bleedin buddhas - he's lying down, he's smiling, he's standing up, he's telling jokes, he's made of gold, he's made of jade, I th...

Hi all, Arrived in Bangkok after long flight changing in Abu Dhabi - film selection a bit crap (note - don't bother watching lucky number slevin, its rubbish) Very hot and humid here and pretty 'full on' with cars, noise, traffic and pollution (think Cricklewood with heat). Going to catch sights tomorrow, I get the feeling I'll be seeing a lot of temples and Bhuddas. Hotel pretty good, obligatory drilling outside late this afternoon but has air co...