Arrived in Phuket today. Didn't get to the hotel until about 2pm. Plane was delayed by 2 hours because of a passenger ill on board who had to disembark in Bangkok before we took off. Sunset Resort Hotel has a great pool area for relaxing, room is basic but comfortable After settling in we decided to rest, as it was raining. After the rain settled we headed into town to see what Patong is all about. Took 20 minutes to walk from the hotel, and weather really humi...

The big day!!! Happy 50th birthday to me. Started the day off with a cup of tea in bed then after breakfast we once again tried to tackle the shopping area of bangkok. Deciding to tackle another Tuk tuk driver who insisted on taking us to another "government controlled" jewellery store, not really wanting too but we agreed and was assured we only had to look so he could get a fuel coupon. It must have meant to be - I come away with a beautiful new piece of jewel...

For today we booked a tour of the canals. Bangkok's version to Venice!! We had been advised to get a taxi from the hotel no later than 9.15am to be at the docks by 10.00 to catch the boat. Well we started off at 9.05am and I was sure we weren't going to make it, but we got there with 5 minutes to spare. Once at the tour office there was probably no need to panic because there was no boat waiting for us! We walked to the canal with a tour guide through the back st...

Arrived in Bangkok Tuesday night 23rd april after a pleasant 7 hour flight on Thai Airways, I managed to watch 3 movies while in flight. Got to the hotel room about midnight. Wednesday 24th. Having No plans set for today we thought we might walk to see the Royal Palace, it didn't look far on the map! The little hotel guy said aaagghh! "Take 2 hours or more up, over, around". So we got a taxi - thank goodness. The Royal Palace is stunning, amazingly ornate and ...

So I have another opportunity to activate my favourite blog site again. Rob and I are off to Thailand for a short relaxing break and to celebrate a small milestone birthday. So in four weeks we will be jetting off to Bangkok & Phuket for a few days. Nana Norma is coming to look after Liam and the pets, and Nic, well hopefully he can take care of himself. I haven't given the holiday much thought yet so as it gets closer the excitement will build.