(written by Dave) One last day being tourists in Bangkok. I think I've worm Nancy out. We headed for Chinatown today, where there are a few temples, some interesting market streets and one last spot of SE Asia crazy crowds and traffic. When we left the hotel, Nancy commented that we'd seen a lot of … Continue reading One last tourist day in Asia

(written by Dave) The days in Bangkok have flown by. It's a very busy city and we've had lots of chores to do. Nancy made a nice list that has kept us (me mostly) focused. One of the things on the list was a new computer. We've decided that we need to have two of … Continue reading Raft factory and Bangkok wanderings

(written by Dave) Merry Christmas from Bangkok and season's greetings to everyone - thanks to everyone who has sent us a message.  We've been running everywhere but do promise proper responses in the coming days.... Some readers may be wondering about all the flooding news from Thailand and especially from Bangkok.  I am happy to … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Bangkok observations

(written by Dave) We made it to our hotel in Bangkok – it wasn't easy but we are safe. To get here, we first had to survive the night in our giant pink box hotel. While it appeared to be one of those hourly hotels, it was pretty quiet out. Inside it was a different … Continue reading Surviving the trip into Bangkok (28/11,900 ks)

(written by Nancy) We ate dinner at the restaurant at the hotel last night – our first pad thai for dinner in quite some time, very tasty.  I think we were both asleep by 9pm, no arguments about turning off the light from me.  This morning we were pleasantly surprised by the breakfast that was … Continue reading Getting lost but closer to Bangkok – in Chachoeng Sao (135/11872 ks)

(written by Dave) Welcome back to Thailand! We've been talking about which country we've enjoyed the most so far this trip and I think we are leaning towards Thailand. And now we get our second chance to visit. (Australia is hard to count as that's really home). Thailand welcomed us back with some of our … Continue reading Back to Thailand – Si Sophon to Sa Kaeo (104/1174 ks)

(written by Dave) Today is our last day in Thailand.  In terms of raw numbers, we've been here for nearly 2 months (we have two days left on our 60 day visa's), we've ridden about 2,900 ks and we've spent a bit below our expected budget.  But the numbers don't tell the full story.  We've … Continue reading Goodbye Thailand – Hello Laos

(written by Dave) Very quick update from Nong Khai – why? Because we had a great day but never actually made it past reception at the guesthouse. We spent a good part of the morning talking with our Mums on Skype, then with Gretchen (Nancy's sister) again on Skype. It looks like Gretchen is going to make another … Continue reading Quick update from Nong Khai

(written by Dave) Getting up this morning was a little like the day after Christmas, for me at least.  I had been looking forward to the Loy Krathong festival for such a long time, then to have it over when we got up today, I had that same empty sort of post Christmas feeling.  But I have … Continue reading Sala Keaw Koo and more from Nong Khai