Hello again, Well i have settled down now, the jet lag has gone! Been all around bangkok in the local Tuk tuks and i have seen a lot of the sites, which are great. I have seen a lying down budda, standing up budda, sitting budda etc etc - first usual quote from the trip - there are 56 positions for the budda! I have already had a good look around the tailor shops for a suit and i have even ordered one already (120 quid for 2 trousers & jacket - top qua...

Well I made it to manchester airport with a hangover (the best way to ensure being asleep the whole journey). Quality night last night. Starting to count down the minutes to the flight now, touch down in Bangkok at 1pm tomorrow (8am uk time). I am not sure whether to go for a swim first or a beer, what a great dilemma! That's about as complicated as my life is going to be for the next 9 weeks. Well I had better go and start boarding! Speak soon Mark