So yes, we're still in Bangkok. We've now had two flights cancelled and are not feeling particularly sympathetic to the PAD cause at the moment. Instead of flying direct from Bangkok to Kathmandu, as we intended, we are now taking the long way round - two overnight bus trips (about 36 hours in total) from here to Hat Yai in southern Thailand and from there to Kuala Lumpur. After that delightful trip (assuming we can even get that far - we have to change buses ...

We've only been away for two days but we've already seen so much! After a boring day yesterday that basically consisted of waiting and flying, we've been out and about today seeing a few of Bangkok's sites. The drive from the airport, our first introduction to the country, was crazy - people don't seem to take any notice of lanes at all and we saw hardly any traffic lights or indicating. Everyone drives on both sides of the road too - if there's a car coming, ...

we're just getting ready to leave now and can't wait to head off tomorrow!