Hi all, Well the trip back down from Chiang Mai to Bankok wasn\'t as nice as on the way up. To start with the train was late by about 2 hours, then when on board we realised it wasn\'t as clean as the one we arrived on. The bed opposite me had loads of bugs crawling over it - I told the guard and he shut the window and brushed them off around the train...pleasant. The girls went to sleep quite quick, but I stayed up talking to an Aussie guy that we met on th...

Hi all, Been a while since I wrote....Chiang Mai was awesome. I liked this city the most so far. Went on a trek and nearly died - from exhaustion, as well as nearly sliding down a mountain!!! We went on the trek for three days and by the time we got back we were all craving pizza! We went on elephants, went bamboo rafting, stayed in a hut in the middle of no where and stayed with the Palong tribe who are refugees from Burma. As soon as we returned to our hotel -...

Sawat Dii,Arrived in Ayutthaya yesterday by train, where we met an old Thai School Teacher who wanted to practice his English on us. Soon after arrival first scary moment happened - tuk tuk driver took us to the guest house we had booked to stay in. He was unsure of where he was going and got lost several times on the way. When we got there he wasn't sure if this was the right place as apparently there were 2 guest houses of the same name. Em and Sarah waited wit...

Hi all, Well Ping Pong show did not go well, as we got completely ripped off. Every time a 'show' took place (which lasted for approximately 5 seconds) a lady came round with a bucket asking - forcefully - for tips! We drank our drinks swiftly and pegged it, but we ended up in a really cool bar where we danced the night away to the live band. Emma had a MacDonald's after...a veggie burger was a bun with lettuce and mayonnaise in!!! The next day we visited the Gr...

Hi all, Arrived safely and we're staying in a very plush hotel...nicer than the link I sent around! Been to Siam Square today and have riden around in a Tuk Tuk - see photo. They are rather scary and very fast! Going to the Grand Palace and Wat Po tomorrow, then onto Chaing Mai. Weather is fantastic - Emma and I have burnt today, but the sunbed queen is still golden.....just you wait I'll be browner after 7 months!!! Off to find something to eat now then onto a ...