We got the train from Ayutthaya and arrived in Bangkok 2 days before Christmas. This time we stayed in a different part of Bangkok, Silom, still quite busy, but not as much of a buzz in the streets as in Khao San road area. Did a bit of shopping in MBK and bought Christmas presents for ourselves. Colin got an A&F top and I got a ge-nu-wine Links of London bracelet. On the 24th evening Colin and I celebrated on our own with a few drinks and maltesers. On Christmas day the rest of the Greeners arrived and we had a traditional Christmas dinner... Red Thai Curry and Chicken pad Thai. We did a bit more shopping on Boxing day before all spending the afternoon at the hotel pool.
On our last day in Bangkok we headed back towards the Khao San road area to see the Grand Palace and the emerald buddah and Wat Pho and the reclining buddah. Colin wasn't allowed in the Grand Palace with shorts, so had to rent some funky trousers. He was almost tempted to keep them, but didn't want to pay what they asked.
It was really nice to spend Christmas with family, especially as we've not seen family since leaving South Africa in November.
Next we head to Koh Samui and Colin and I have a bus and ferry journey to look forward to.
Ge-nu-wine Links of London? Is that a true story?? :) Glad you all had a nice Christmas together. I can't wait for the next instalment - yay for Thailand!
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