Finally we've made it to Thailand. On day 185 we flew out of Shanghai aboard a Thai Airways A330 - the most comfortable flight of the entire trip. There was so much room between the seats we were almost convinced that we'd been upgraded to business class!
The agenda for our final destination was simple:
- shopping, and
- resting / reflecting
Other than a few days in Bangkok we relaxed and enjoyed the quiet countryside and the excellent weather at a bungalow resort just outside Chaing Mai called Secret Garden.
The photos and captions below should provide just a taste of the delights of Thailand.
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| Secret Garden Resort |
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| Secret Garden Resort - Kitchen and outdoor dining area |
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| Chaing Mai rice paddies - traditional and modern living |
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| Thai village temple |
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| Rice paddie fields |
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| Heading home for dinner |
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| Banana plantation |
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| Sunset over the rice paddies |
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| Helen learning to speak elephant |
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| Mahout on his iPhone |
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| Heading back for a bath |
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| New friends |
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| Snack time first |
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| Bath time |
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| All clean (including behind the ears) |
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| Umbrella festival in Bor Sang |
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| Bor Sang festival decorations |
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| Umbrella festival parade in Bor Sang |
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| Chatuchak Market in Bangkok |
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| MBK Shopping Centre - Bangkok |
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| Pantip Plaza - IT Shopping Centre |
Thai cooking class with Boom
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Wow! What an adventure almost over ... I've enjoyed dipping into your blog and keeping up to date with your travels. Thank you. Love Ian
ReplyDeleteSo the journey ends.
ReplyDeleteOr hopefully it has whet the appetite for the next adventure!
Again thanks for sharing. Well traveled.
Regards
Rod
Hi Roger and Helen,
ReplyDeleteWelcome home. Come in and see me when you have recovered and have time.
Loved the constant updates on your blog.
Jenni
Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteBor Sang festival looks like everyone's dream of a cultural event.
And you definitely got up close and personal with elephants.
There are plenty of those in meeting rooms here in Public Works, but no one speaks to them. Maybe Helen can show us how?
Cheers,
Max
Hi Roger and Helen,
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! I have just read your last blog and can’t imagine how you are going to adjust back to everyday life after all your wonderful travels!
Thankyou for sharing them with us all – I have so enjoyed travelling with you.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Love,
Mavis