Arriving in Thailand we immediately noticed a huge difference from Africa. There are a ton of tourists so we no longer stand out wherever we go, it is very developed, organized and built for tourism. We checked into the hotel, Jacob got his head shaved and then we decided to relax in the hotel as we were pretty tired from travelling for 20 hours. Our hotel is located on the main tourist street, Khao San Road, and our room was located pretty much on top of a very loud club. We couldn’t relax so we decided to head out and explore the night life. Khao San is lined with bars, shops, food stalls, massage parlours and at night, prostitutes. We went from bar to bar sampling the different bucket drinks and getting foot massages in between. It’ incredible how cheap it is here – a 1 hour massage costs about $6 and the two of us can eat delicious food all day long for under $15.
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Every day we wake up, roam around the streets, look for somewhere to eat, get a massage, have a few drinks and shop. This has been or daily routine since we arrived except for yesterday…my birthday. Those who know Jacob well know he’s a hopeless romantic and loves to surprise me whenever he can no matter where in the world we are. He dragged me out of the budget hotel we were staying at and brought me to a suite in the 5-star Shangri-La hotel on the Chao Praya River. He then took me shopping (I think I went a little overboard because we now need another bag) and out for dinner at some fancy Thai restaurant with traditional dancing. Afterwards we made our way out to the clubs and proceeded to dance and drink until 4 in the morning – I haven’t done that in a loooooong time! On the way out of the club I got mistaken as Jacob’s Thai prostitute but I won’t go into detail on that.
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| Hotel lobby |
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| View from our room |
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| Our welcome fruit |
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| Jacob obsessed with welcome fruit |
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| Wasted! |
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| Foot massage |
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| Breakfast in bed |
Happy Birthday Lungi!!!!! Sounds like a wonderful celebration! My son never ceases to surprise me - where did he GET that romantic gene? It was great to get a chance to Skype with you yesterday, to actually see your faces! Have fun in your travels through Thailand, and keep posting! Much love!
ReplyDeleteNow THAT'S a birthday you won't be forgetting. Hope you enjoyed every minute of it. Sounds like the two of you are on a honeymoon high. BTW, you'll enjoy the french cuisine in Laos, if you go there. Real cafe au lait and croissants! Keep us posted. xxxx
ReplyDeleteHappy one day late birthday Lungi!!!!!!! (although i think your time it will be 2 days late!) Sounded like you guys had a great day! You are so hot! No wondered you were called a call girl! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you guys got to Asia safe and sound. Only 20 hours? Not too bad. :)
If you get a chance.. head north to Chiang Mai.. and if you get there.. rent a jeep and drive up to the golden triangle and go to the opium museum. Its totally worth it... the best museum that I have ever been too... its totally interactive as you walk though it.
If you head to Vietnam:
Ha long bay - worth a few days of relaxing on a boat and looking at beautiful scenery
Hanio - visiting Ho Chi Min is cool.. worth the long lines and security
Ho An - beautiful little town, great beaches, really good place to get handmade clothes, excellent coffee shopes to just hang out in and great fish market to take photos
Saigon - wonderful place to sit and drink good coffee and eat great food.. the war remience museum is a crazy place to look around..
Cambodia.. angkor wat.. enough said. mindblowing
Malaysia:
Cameron Highlands - butterfly farms, tea plantations, cool air, great place to relax and go for walks
KL - great city.. so much different types of food, so much to see and do, probably my fav city in SE asia.. the casino up the mountain (Genting highlands) from there is nuts.. one of the biggest hotels in the world.. with over 6,000 rooms.. bit rundown though..
Borneo - Mulu National Park is my fav national park.. you fly in.. and i swear it feels like you just stepped out of national geographic.. with huge bugs, bats, lizards, go on a night walk and check out the bat caves.. there is an incredible 2 day hike.. i didnt have time to get it, but its supposed to be great
Kuching: great romantic city along a river.. great national park with monkeys and wild bores
Indonesia.. so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you dive.. check out northern Sulawesi: Bunaken National Marine Park.. Bali, Joga, Bromo national park.. ahh.. how i miss it.
can you tell i wish i was with you instead of being in calgary, which finally just a little feels like spring?
take care,
love colleen
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ReplyDeleteHappy late birthday, Lungi. Vera keeping me up on your doings and I love your blog.
I am headed to Cape Town tomorrow and then Dakar inspired by you.
Say hi to Cathy and Eli when you get there. have lots of fun. I love Malacca in Malaysia and Borneo too, by the way
love
judy
Happy birthday Lungi!!!! Thank you for making him shave lol
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Lungi! I loved reading this blog. Im so jealous,what an amazing experience. You both look great ( i like jacob's beard!)Can't wait to see you guys!! -Mel
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