Kathie

Hello, everyone! I am now in Kuching, having spent some time in Kota Kinabalu and in the Danum Valley at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge. The BRL experience was unforgettable. I will write an extensive report when I get home, after the first of December. I really feel like we discovered an off-the-beaten-path gem. Yes, I have leech stories!

Kota Kinabalu is a bit gritty, not an especially attractive town. But it is the gateway to seeing some incredible natural wonders. There is now a new Meridian Hotel that has just opened and some interesting restaurants have opened. (One in particular we had a fabulous meal - reviews will follow in the full report)

From Kuching, we fly back to Bangkok where we have reservations at Bed, dental appointments (to test out health care in Thailand), spa reservations at Face, and dinner reservations at the Indian part of Face among other activities.

MaryW

Glad its proving a worthwhile journey - I'm looking forward to your report. Hope all goes well in Bkk for you both. Hope the dentist is to your liking - I find the one I see is great. Did you choose a dentist or just rely on whichever they give you. I took a punt - can't really say why I picked the one I did except that he had an extensive range of hours so it was easy to get appointments. He's great as it happens.

Anyway I'm sure that Face will cancel out any negative moments and prepare you for the long trip home.

lcuy

Can't waqit for your full report...especially about the leeches!

Aloha,
Lucy

01pat23

Dear Kathie,

Did you meet up with the tiger leaches in Danum? Were they as bad as I was told?

Pat

glorialf

Kathie-- good to hear from you. Looking forward to your full report.

Bella_Bluebell

Hi Kathie

Looking forward to reading your report once you are back! Hope you are having a great time - are you climbing Kinabalu? The views are amazing at the top if you get a clear day

rhkkmk

sounds great kathie...fodorites are missing out on your wisdom while you are away....no one to stick up for ROS either except some odd polar bear...

hawaiiantraveler

We miss you Kathie. Glad your having a great time. Hear from you when you return.
Aloha!

Gpanda

Kathie-Hope you're having a great time. Look forward to the full report and hopefully the pics. Ignore Bob's ROS comments. He can't tell a polar bear from a panda bear. True comfort is wasted on such a plebian.

laurieco

Good to hear from you Kathie. I can't wait to hear all the detail of your trip.

Kathie

Hi, friends, we're back in Bangkok now. We spent all day yesterday getting from Kuching to Bangkok... a reminder that even the best laid plans can go awry! Anyway, we're ensconced in a lovely little suite at the Royal Orchid, and getting ready to head back out to more shopping in Bangkok. We have reservations at Bed tonight...

Craig

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to hearing more.

hawaiiantraveler

Don't forget to take your camera!

rhkkmk

so how was bed....both ROS after your travel ordeal and the restaurant..??

how many days will you be in bkk??

how was the picture taking??

bob