We're back in Bangkok - and it feels so good! The weather here is cool in comparison to Rangoon (though it was cooler there this morning). It feels like we're back to civilization... we can even access our email!

We're looking forward to meeting up with old friends and new.

Yes, yes, I'm working on the Burma report, but done't expect it until we get home.

welcome home... ain't it great... how were the hors' tonight...??

see you wed. nite about 7ish

Kathie
Do enjoy your time in BKK! Yes, it feels like "home" each time I return there. Stop by and meet Maeng if you have the time and are wandering around Sukhumvit. The Pickled Liver is on soi 11, behind "Cheap Charlies", and right near the entrance to the Suk 11 hotel. Be sure to tell Maeng you are Carol's friend from the internet. She's usually there by about 5pm. She loves meeting my friends, and cooking Thai food for them.

Welcome back Kathie!

Cruise past your hotel this evening several time as we were on a Thai navy dining boat. See you soon!

Home sweet home - Bangkok is as much a state of mind as it is a place...

Enjoy Bangkok, Kathie!

Thanks, everyone. Indeed, Craig, Bangkok is a state of mind.

Carol, I'm not sure we'll make it to the Pickled Liver, but I will certainly tell Maeng we know you if we get there.

Pook, We saw those boat cruising by and wondered what they were.

Bob, the canapes were excellent. The chef likes to come through and see how people like what he made each night.

We have so much on our agenda here, I wish we had more time. Cheryl ordered glasses yesterday. Pedicures are the first item on the agenda today - walking barefoot through temple ruins is hazardous to your polish. Then we have more shopping plans.

It's quite cool today so enjoy yourselves!

I'm in Bangkok too. Cool is correct - my pool was down right frigid!

The weather is wonderfully cool here. Nice of you to order it for us, Hanuman, knowing how hot it was in Rangoon.

We ate at Baan Khanita on Suk 23. Very nice place, in an old Thai house. Both the fod and the service were excellent.

Degas, I'm glad to hear you are in town. I assume you are joining us for the gtg on Wednesday evening at Kinnaree.

Kathie, I wish I could, but have to leave in the morning. Enjoy your trip. I tried an interesting new restaurant - Spring/Summer on Soi 49.

Did I just read a comment about freezing cold swimming pools in Bangkok?

Kathie-welcome back to the ROS. I feel like a traitor going to the Marriott. Can't wait to hear about Burma. See you on Wednesday night.

burma is a must on the schedule for wed....

sorry degas will miss GTG... I think we will be 14

degas, I'm sorry you are leaving today as I'd love to meet you. Maybe next time.

Andy, you don't just feel like a traitor - you ARE a traitor.

The weather has warmed up today. The friends we know at our hotel deemed the pool water just fine, but felt cold getting out of the water the last two days. It was really nice to have such cool weather for those of us who like to walk.

Traffic seems much worse than usual in Bangkok. The skytrain cars are just crammed full of people and there are many streets that just seem to be at a stand-still.

There are so many little things I see that remind me how much I love Bangkok. This morning on the skytrain, I saw a couple of women wai the Erawan shine as we passed.

We decided to go to Chote Chitr for lunch, but when we got there, a sign said they will reopen on Tuesday. Rats!

imo, you did not miss much at CC.... give coconut palm a try... we loved it our 2nd time too...

Bob, we've eaten at Chote Chitr several times and we've had great food there.

There have been a couple of posts here in the last 9 months or so about Thai ATMs charging for use. Both Cheryl ans I withdrew cash, from the machines of two different banks, and both ATMs said they charge 150 baht ($4.52 at today's exchange rate) per withdrawal. That's the kind of rate many US banks charge. Anyway, I checked my account and my bank refunded the ATM fee. The terms and conditions of the account say they will only refund fees on domestic ATMs, but they refunded our fees last year as well.

Did some shopping today. HT, tell Linda I bought a new handbag from JT.

While it has been a bit warmer today and yesterday, the weather in Bangkok has been great. We've done a lot of walking, even more than usual because of the good weather.

We're looking forward to getting together with firensd both new and old tomorrow night at Kinnaree.

Yangon was was downright cool yesterday and today, I was sad to leave.

It is so nice to be in Bangkok though. My bank in NYC has refunded all ATM fees so far, am really looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow.

Kathie, Glad to hear you are having a good time.
Linda says she wants to read all about your shopping adventures in your tr with special regards to the JT and SJ purchases,lol

Aloha!

Fanny, I'm so glad to hear it cooled down in Rangoon. There was a walking tour we wanted to do, but in that heat, no way.

Peter, tell Linda I haven't even made it to SJ... I should call Lily and say hello. This trip has been light on shopping.