One Night In Bangkok

Okay, it was two nights in Bangkok ... But I felt the need to use the song title! I'm a sucker for cheesy stuff like that.

I had an opportunity to follow Michael to Bangkok for a quick trip. I'm not about to turn down a free ticket!

Here is a quick snap shot of our whirlwind trip last week.

Our hotel was conveniently located on the river where we could take the water busses up and down. That was a delight! Jump on, jump off ... But do it quick as they don't stop for long!








Here is a quick look at the colors and fresh produce that popped out at us everywhere.








Coconuts were very refreshing in the heat and humidity.








Our first morning out we took a tour of the Emerald Palace & caught the changing of the guard.








Thai Beefeater? He made a nice prop.








The princess was coming the following day, so it's a good thing we went the first morning when it was open to the public.








Next we took a canal tour on our private boat. Like Venice ... Not.








These critters were all over the banks! Well, in the water too.








The world famous reclining Buddah.








We had lunch at a restaurant where this tree grew right out of it. It was like something created for Disneyland.








Chicken soup, papaya salad & Thai iced tea!








We got caught in a down pour!








The garden pool & bar at the Royal Orchid Sheraton (our hotel).






Mango & sticky rice heaven!






We bought a beer from this lady for our boat driver ... I know!






Wow!






Michael kept trying to get the best picture of a boat motor for Scott. I hope you enjoy!






In lieu of toilet paper, nay I interest you in a sprayer?






Or, perhaps a bucket to flush your squat toilet?






Classic Thai dancers at dinner ... Can you say, "Tourista!?" We loved it.






A duck curry & some delicious snapper with chili sauce, Mmmmmm!






Tuktuk!






Last night in Bangkok we went out for Shabu Shabu (which is actually Japanese) Thai style. We cooked it at the table. Fantastic!







Bye-bye view from our room on the 23rd floor!












Bye-bye actual gold plated temple with claws.







Bye-bye fun guide & Asian bees that have no stingers.





At 150 km/hr through the city & running red lights at 3:30am, we made it to the airport in 20 mins. (It took us 40 mins to get to the hotel from the airport on our way in at midnight.)