We left the port and rode a bus for two hours into Bangkok. The "red shirts" were protesting but we only saw them in the distancce. The city did business as usual. We arrrived at the beautiful Shangri-la Hotel. Our room on the 13th (didn't think hotels had 13th floors!) floor was exquisite. There was a huge window seat that overlooked the Chao Phyra River so we could watch all the river traffic. Our former maid, Wen Pen, came with her son to see us. We had a nice Thai lunch together and I gave her a photo book of our days in Bangkok with her. She loved the book. Then John and I took a "long boat" ride. We went down the river and then into the klongs where many Thais still live on the river. We have always loved taking this ride. We met our friend Khu-nhu for dinner.First, we went to the Oriental Hotel and had a drink by the river. John and I love this spot. Khu- nuh has changed her name to Tanya and always has new ideas for projects. She is a journalist and very good at it. She once gave me a book on Thai Puppets which she wrote. I, also, gave her a photo book as we taught school together here. She couldn't believe we were ever that young! P.S. I will be adding more pictures early in the morning. It is taking too long to upload them now.
Mom & Dad,
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to see the Thailand pictures! Wanpen looks great..so does Tanya! I had forgotten about placing the gold leaves on the Buddhas! What a great place that was to live! I have been emailing dad and not until I spoke with Paul lamenting that I haven't heard from you did I know to email your address. I will tonight! Your descriptions of the trip are so awesome!! You are doing a great job! I miss you both!
Love,
Kel