Merry Christmas from Bangkok!
Dec 29th, 2016, 05:00 AM
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Glad to hear you feel more "perky". .hope you can get out into that sun. Have the guys find something food wise that appeals to you. Nice walks from one side of that terrace to the other...it may feel like a hike , the terrace is so big.. We are with you in thoughts
Dec 29th, 2016, 09:55 PM
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It has been an interesting five days. I am finally out of the hospital! Yeah! Who knew that an infection could make me soooo sick. And then I had a bad reaction to the radio active dye they inject for a PET scan. I really wondered if I was ever going to feel good again.
But now I am back at the Panorama suite, enjoying the big terrace. The weather is absolutely gorgeous. I need to get back my strength.
We can stay until our original departure date (unless I have a setback). That means I get a bit of Thailand vacation. I'm really sorry to have missed Hua Hin. I was looking forward to it a lot.
One day at a time!
But now I am back at the Panorama suite, enjoying the big terrace. The weather is absolutely gorgeous. I need to get back my strength.
We can stay until our original departure date (unless I have a setback). That means I get a bit of Thailand vacation. I'm really sorry to have missed Hua Hin. I was looking forward to it a lot.
One day at a time!
Dec 30th, 2016, 04:49 PM
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Such good news to hear that you have been released from the hospital in time for new year's. I hope that you can enjoy a lovely holiday on your sun-filled terrace while regaining your strength. Please pamper yourself as much as possible after this ordeal.
Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2017 rich in time in Bangkok, Switzerland, and anywhere you truly enjoy and are happy.
Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2017 rich in time in Bangkok, Switzerland, and anywhere you truly enjoy and are happy.
Dec 30th, 2016, 06:31 PM
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It is new year's eve day in Bangkok. I look forward to seeing whatever fireworks are displayed since our view of the city is totally unobstructed and it goes for miles. Although "celebrations" have been forbidden this year Lat seems to think we might see some small fireworks anyway.
Already feeling stronger thanks to strolls around our terrace. I even woke up hungry this morning! I'm so glad my Drs said it is OK that I stay in Bangkok until our planned return.
Already feeling stronger thanks to strolls around our terrace. I even woke up hungry this morning! I'm so glad my Drs said it is OK that I stay in Bangkok until our planned return.
Dec 31st, 2016, 04:46 AM
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Good you're feeling stronger and hungry.
My Thai friends and I got back to the condo around and hour ago and they hung out here for about half an hour and then walked up to Central World for the various concerts in honor of The King that will go on until midnight. Had I not been so zonked out, from being out all day with them, I would have gone. There was also a concert, in honor of The King, at EM as we were there and they were setting up and people were already seated. As for fireworks, I can usually see them from my window so I'll look out of it tonight to see if there are any. It's 8:40PM right now.
Today was free day on the skytrain so we skytrain hopped and I did all of my shopping and we did our eating from Rajadamri to Paragon to Embassy to Terminal 21 to EM and then back to Rajadamri. LOL! We saved a lot in sky train fare. There were so many people on the skytrain until it would make one's head spin.
Happy Travels!
My Thai friends and I got back to the condo around and hour ago and they hung out here for about half an hour and then walked up to Central World for the various concerts in honor of The King that will go on until midnight. Had I not been so zonked out, from being out all day with them, I would have gone. There was also a concert, in honor of The King, at EM as we were there and they were setting up and people were already seated. As for fireworks, I can usually see them from my window so I'll look out of it tonight to see if there are any. It's 8:40PM right now.
Today was free day on the skytrain so we skytrain hopped and I did all of my shopping and we did our eating from Rajadamri to Paragon to Embassy to Terminal 21 to EM and then back to Rajadamri. LOL! We saved a lot in sky train fare. There were so many people on the skytrain until it would make one's head spin.
Happy Travels!
Dec 31st, 2016, 07:22 PM
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No fireworks at all last night....too bad. Who knows if we will have another opportunity for this panoramic view of them. We usually head to a beach for the new year.
I hope I can get back some of my appetite so I can restaurant-hop. We like the helix at EM Quartier. Free day on the skytrain must have been a complete madhouse. I can't imagine. I know very well how crowded it can get during normal paying rush hours.
2017 is already nearly 12 hours old here. It's a beautiful day out there. I've already strolled around the terrace at least 4-5 times. Lat says we will go to Terminal 21 today and she or DS will push me around in a wheelchair so I can shop a little bit. DH is working night and day on final proofing of his book so has been a hermit like me. Hope to get him out and about in a couple of days!
Happy New Year everyone.
I hope I can get back some of my appetite so I can restaurant-hop. We like the helix at EM Quartier. Free day on the skytrain must have been a complete madhouse. I can't imagine. I know very well how crowded it can get during normal paying rush hours.
2017 is already nearly 12 hours old here. It's a beautiful day out there. I've already strolled around the terrace at least 4-5 times. Lat says we will go to Terminal 21 today and she or DS will push me around in a wheelchair so I can shop a little bit. DH is working night and day on final proofing of his book so has been a hermit like me. Hope to get him out and about in a couple of days!
Happy New Year everyone.
Dec 31st, 2016, 10:58 PM
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Bangkok 2:47PM Happy New Year!!!
At least the skytrain was really quiet today and not crazy busy with folks. I just came in after going up to Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery to check out a few things. I didn't even recognize Siam Discovery as last year they were working on the renovation and now it's finished. I entered at street level and the first boutique to hit me was the gorgeous Issey Miyake one and it was loaded with shoppers. Siam Discovery has gone really high end since the renovation.
After leaving the above malls, I came back to Rajadamri and decided to stop in at the St.Regis before the 3-minute walk home. The staff members were excited and welcoming me back to Bangkok. One came over and said, "Long time, no see, Madam." I mentioned that it had only been a year. LOL! I drop in there quite a bit, for a snack and cold lime-aid before walking home.
Hopefully Terminal 21 won't be so busy for you today so that you can get your wheelchair around better. Paragon and the Siams weren't that bad. Yesterday, there was a big concert inside of Terminal 21 and there were tons of folks. My Thai friends and I only went in there as I wanted to go pick up some more camp-style shirts at 15 of March boutique. I knew it was on the Men's floor although they carry both men and women's shirts. But, we couldn't find it. So, down to information booth we went only to find out that the owner changed the name of her boutique last month and now it's called, Prince and Bro. It's a family-owned business and the owner's grandma sews up some of the shirts.
I absolutely love their short-sleeved, camp shirts and they are made of crisp cotton and have great designs on them, like elephants, dots, flamingos, dinosaurs, Mickey Mouse heads, florals, etc. Perfect for L.A. year round and they're only 390 baht. I got 3 for 1,100 baht yesterday. The boutique is on Street 5 at #2068 if interested. They also carry long-sleeved shirts and all she does are those shirts. She's making up some more for me to come by and pick up week after next.
Take care
Happy Travels!
At least the skytrain was really quiet today and not crazy busy with folks. I just came in after going up to Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery to check out a few things. I didn't even recognize Siam Discovery as last year they were working on the renovation and now it's finished. I entered at street level and the first boutique to hit me was the gorgeous Issey Miyake one and it was loaded with shoppers. Siam Discovery has gone really high end since the renovation.
After leaving the above malls, I came back to Rajadamri and decided to stop in at the St.Regis before the 3-minute walk home. The staff members were excited and welcoming me back to Bangkok. One came over and said, "Long time, no see, Madam." I mentioned that it had only been a year. LOL! I drop in there quite a bit, for a snack and cold lime-aid before walking home.
Hopefully Terminal 21 won't be so busy for you today so that you can get your wheelchair around better. Paragon and the Siams weren't that bad. Yesterday, there was a big concert inside of Terminal 21 and there were tons of folks. My Thai friends and I only went in there as I wanted to go pick up some more camp-style shirts at 15 of March boutique. I knew it was on the Men's floor although they carry both men and women's shirts. But, we couldn't find it. So, down to information booth we went only to find out that the owner changed the name of her boutique last month and now it's called, Prince and Bro. It's a family-owned business and the owner's grandma sews up some of the shirts.
I absolutely love their short-sleeved, camp shirts and they are made of crisp cotton and have great designs on them, like elephants, dots, flamingos, dinosaurs, Mickey Mouse heads, florals, etc. Perfect for L.A. year round and they're only 390 baht. I got 3 for 1,100 baht yesterday. The boutique is on Street 5 at #2068 if interested. They also carry long-sleeved shirts and all she does are those shirts. She's making up some more for me to come by and pick up week after next.
Take care
Happy Travels!
Jan 1st, 2017, 07:28 AM
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Happy New Year, Carol! Don't let your visitors interfere with getting your rest.
We awoke to snow this morning. It was beautiful - especially since we don't need to leave the house today and it will be gone by tomorrow.
We awoke to snow this morning. It was beautiful - especially since we don't need to leave the house today and it will be gone by tomorrow.
Jan 1st, 2017, 11:41 AM
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Carol: Don't push yourself too much. If you get out someplace or want to meet up wherever, then I'm here. I won't be going anywhere until the 18th. So, there's time. Also, if you need anything, just let me know. Until, then get your strength back.
Happy Travels!
Happy Travels!
