I really wasn't looking forward to this sleeper train journey to Bangkok. I have never had a decent nights sleep on a train and sharing facilities with 40 other people probably wouldn't have improved the experience.

But it turned out to be really comfortable and although one or two of our traveling companions snored quite loudly I actually managed a good sleep. In the picture Susan is sitting on a seat which together with my seat turned into the lower bunk. The upper bunk came down like an airline overhead locker. It comtained the sheets pillows and mattresses and was made up by the guard in an instant. After a curry dinner we settled down for the night and were awakened in the morning at 6am by loud shouts of "Bangkok 15 minutes!!"

Susan opened her curtain to see a passing monk in his orange robes make his way to the exit.

We were unable to have the computer fixed - very serious problem - not enough time so typing on expensive hotel computer.

More tails of Bangkok to come. Had a great time here. Fabulous things to see.

Saracrap!