What have we been up to since we last wrote?? We had an great day on Sunday going to some markets, however a lot of walking. We went to the flower market in Bangkok, amazing amount of flowers (funnily enough!) of various shapes and sizes. Just the shear quantity of roses and marigolds and other stuff, a lot we guessed were used at the temples. Also a vast array of fruit and veg, from cherry tomatoes to very bizarre looking things! Even fried crickets, yum, yum! Chinatown was also interesting, busy, noisy and smelly! Getting around in Bangkok consists of jumping on and off riverboats, a great way to travel.
Thailand is such an interesting place busy, noisy, lovely tropical smells (mix of heat and incense), amazing palaces and temples, adorned with gold and colourful stones. The Thai people are very friendly, smiley and kind, so willing to help when we look lost or confused!! Great place, can't wait to discover more. Bring it on!!!
Now in Chaing Mai and the adventures continue..............
5 comments:
So did you try the fried crickets?!?!?!? ;)
We're expecting heavy snow in Birmingham and all of us at work are really, really hoping the college will be closed. A long way from sunny flower markets!
Di
Linda,
I'm glad to hear all is going well.
You will be glad to hear that you are missing wintry weather here, or at least down South where a sprinkling of snow causes absolute chaos!
Have you downloaded any photo's yet - if you have I don't know how to get to them!
See you later.
Graham
Cold and snowing again here. Seems to be causing problems that for someone who has lived in wales seems a little baffling! (Although any excuse to be sent home early from work two days in a row is fine by me - had to bring work home though so...)
I was offered a job in Wolverhampton but decided to turn it down as it was with children again and seemed too much hassle for not great change. When I turned it down they then offered me an adult one but I still turned it down as it is only a year contract and I want to see whether I can get the permanent position in stourbridge which has the obvious other added advantage.
I am still very jealous and wish I was out there too. I have to keep telling myself I'll go to these sorts of places one day! Hope you continue to have a great time...and I look forward to seeing some pictures too.
Speak soon.
Jen :-)
Hi Linda,
Glad to hear you are having such a good time - many prayers forthcoming from this end about your foot. Have been to see Mum today and it took me 2 1/2 hours to get back! Not bad for a 60 minute journey. As others have said, very snowy here and snow came down with a vengeance again this afternoon. More worried about skidding and damaging my car - am taking delivery of a new car next week and if I damamge this one it will severely hold things up!
Life really busy here, getting ready for the start of Lent and Barry's sabbatical. Have got a supervsion time next week, so will address the problem of looking for a post with no apparent support/guidance. Actually God has alreaady been working in that area - will e-mail with more details when I get a mo.
Continue to enjoy your adventures, may God keep you both safe and well. Many prayers for both of you - I miss you!!!
Lots of love
Kim
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