Bangkok

Arriving back in Bangkok marks the end of the first stage of our trip. This part was Sue's baby really. I was the apprehensive one. But, we have both enjoyed the last 60 days immensely and feel a little sad, but excited nonetheless, about moving on to the next stage. We both feel that a rounding

End of Part I - Indochina

15th June 2001 · Bangkok, Thailand

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The name Bangkok comes from 'Bang Makok' which means 'place of olive plums' and refers to the original site which is today the old part of the city - that's where we've been staying. The whole of Bangkok has the Thai official name of "Great city of angels, the repository of divine gems, the great

A few more nights in the capital

20th April 2001 · Bangkok, Thailand

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Arrived in Bangkok - only just though - we got a little caught up in the airport and only just managed to get on the plane. Needless to say we were rather hot and bothered by the time we did get on! Not much to say really except that we're here and it's DAMN hot (36 degrees). We're staying at a h

One night in Bangkok

6th April 2001 · Bangkok, Thailand

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