Smeagol is off to Singapore, Burma and Bangkok
Aug 14th, 2011, 08:40 AM
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Carol, I went to the zoo the first ever time I came here but am considering a return trip to the Botanic gardens, saw something today that made me think of you, I took a picture. Will post it when I get back 
Aug 15th, 2011, 06:47 AM
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I'm not there yet Craig, still in SP. Leave for Burma Wednesday. It rained cats and dogs today in SP.
Did a bit of shopping and then on to the Asian civilisation museum, ghen onto china town to visit the major oldest temple ( names escapes me right now) Dinner at Lau pa sat tonight then onto a bar to watch a magician!!! ( bit random) finished off with a drink at Roberston quay. Back early as I have been out for nearly 12 hours! Might do a boat tour tomorrow, which bob recommended, just hoping the rain holds off.
Did a bit of shopping and then on to the Asian civilisation museum, ghen onto china town to visit the major oldest temple ( names escapes me right now) Dinner at Lau pa sat tonight then onto a bar to watch a magician!!! ( bit random) finished off with a drink at Roberston quay. Back early as I have been out for nearly 12 hours! Might do a boat tour tomorrow, which bob recommended, just hoping the rain holds off.
Aug 21st, 2011, 07:56 AM
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Back from Burma, which was fabulous, too tired to write up now as have an early alarm call for my flight to BKK in the morninf,will write up tomorrow. Being out of email/phone contact was also a revelation.
Hope Beth is ok?
Hope Beth is ok?
Aug 22nd, 2011, 06:55 AM
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Now in Bangkok and it's been a hot day, finally made it to Soul Food Mahanakorn on Thonlor , staying at the Renaissance next to Amarin plaza courtesy of the very good offer Bob told us all about.
WWW.soulfoodmahanakorn.com
got a bit lost (which in hindsight is dumb but the sign is very small) enjoyed it ( it's definitely for the faring crowd - although I did see some Thais in there as well). Will do a proper report when I get home, I hate typing on my IPad. looking forward to dinner with Pook tomorrow.
LOVED Burma but I have to say, Craig I am with you all the way ref Yangon....
WWW.soulfoodmahanakorn.com
got a bit lost (which in hindsight is dumb but the sign is very small) enjoyed it ( it's definitely for the faring crowd - although I did see some Thais in there as well). Will do a proper report when I get home, I hate typing on my IPad. looking forward to dinner with Pook tomorrow.
LOVED Burma but I have to say, Craig I am with you all the way ref Yangon....
Aug 22nd, 2011, 03:54 PM
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I am not sure I will be adding anything above the excellent past reports posted here.bit of a whirlwind trip in Burma, both K and I hope to return. More likely that K will return in the very near future as she is only in Singapore and she is hoping to go to Inle. I am going to look into the road to Mandalay cruise!
Aug 22nd, 2011, 06:27 PM
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I kiind of like it and the price made it WAY too attractive to turn down. Think it depends what rate you get!!! Breakfast is quite nice, rooms are nice no outside space at all ( well if there is I can't find it and I asked at the front desk) if the IC rate that Bob has is near the current rates I would consider IC next time.
