We had the greatest Hostess in Bangkok. They were always so concerned about us.   Tip and Am are amazing drivers. They can weave in and out of Bangkoks traffic like professional drivers on a race track.They took us to the train station and to the train and made sure we got on the right train and the right seat. Our children would have been glad to know how well we were taken care of.We highly recommend this homestay. OK. We are on the train and on our own. ...

GRAND PALACE!!!Finally, Only problem was----------soooooo many people!!Chinese come in by the bus loads. A lot of bus loads. The Palace was consecrated in 1782.It is a fairy tale compound that also includes the residence of the former Thais monarch. More than 100 buildings at over 200 acres It represents over 200 years of Royal history.It holds the Emerald Buddha he sits on a very high throne and no one is allowed to take his picture (sorry). He now resides ...

We have had some very fun and busy days.Went to Discovery Museum . This museum tells the history of Siam and how it turned into Bangkok . It is a very interesting Place. The different Kings that fought won or lost. This was considered the golden land, because it would grow so much.It is amazing the produce, fruits ( many we have never heard of ) that are for sale or just in your back yard.Would have loved to spend more time here, but got over taken by several...

Well, I thought we were going to see Old Siam as in the "King and I " movie but no. Today we visited New Old Siam. There is nothing old it this part of town. Man alive, this isa shoppers dream !! Unfortunately I am not much of a shopper!There are blocks and blocks of shopping malls and they are not only blocks ,they are in high riseslike 8 to 10 levels all connected with halls, escalators ,arches you name it you just keep walking and walking and walking and wa...

We are off into the wild blue yonder! Boy is that song right , we kept chasing daylight. It was like 2:30 in the morning and the sun was setting AZ time.17 hours is along time to fly. Next time we take a long flight it will be with a break some place for a day or two. Our backsides will be so thankful. Arrived in Bangkok at 4:30 in the morning , our host family came to lead us to their home. She showed us how to get around on the skytrain. (We hope))Got to her ...