Thailand's Top Ten

October 24, 2007

10) Tom Yum (make it Thai style spicy please)– I know we have this in the U.S. but it can’t compare to the ones they cook in Thailand

9) It’s good to be the king – okay, so the King’s picture is EVERYWHERE…And even though he is approaching 80, according to the pictures, he does not look older than 40 – Wow!

8) ooooooh the massages – I had 4 in 5 days…..what more can I say?

7) All you can eat fresh prawns, crab, clams, mussels

6) Guavas, mangoes, lanzones (don’t know the English translation), santol,

5) The Tuk-Tuk rides – it was like riding in an out of control derby car without seatbelts or really any measure of safety for the passenger.

4) All the buddhas, the palace, the night market, and the water taxi!

3) Ayuthaya – It was wonderful to leave the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and take a leisurely drive to the “country” and see the old capital. We went to ruins and still active temples and fell in love with Thailand there.

2) Time with Friends – August’s roommate and best buddy Sudi who was so hospitable welcomed us into his home and life. We were treated to a special Tour of Thailand by his brother Arnie and had a wonderful time. It was great to see August and Sudi play the guitar and sing old Beatles songs.

1) Staying at the Shangri-La exclusive / members only / newest wing in a fully loaded suite with 2 private balconies. One of the bathrooms was bigger than our cabin on the ship.