Hua Hin

We have spent three memorable days in Hua Hin. What a lively town it is! Our first impression from the rooftop of the Holiday Inn gave little inkling of what was going on in town. So many bars and restaurants, some very crowded, others with maybe two or three customers. Food and drink are ridiculously cheap. One evening the six of us had dinner and drinks, with lovely food, for around £8 per head!
We went to a bar where excellent live music was played and there was dancing. Fortunately John and Janet having visited here so often know the places to go and were often greeted with open arms by the owners.
Thai food is excellent and as so often is the case the food cooked in the country of origin is always best. Invariably the cooking space in the restaurant is limited to say the least but what they were able to produce, wonderful. The staff in these places, like seemingly all Thai people, are so friendly and welcoming.
Yesterday, Wednesday, John and I, played golf at the Black Mountain Golf Club, which I much enjoyed despite not playing as well as I would have liked. A caddy is compulsory here and are mainly all women. My caddy was called Dow and was a lovely lady. She was telling me that she lives an hour from the course, leaves home at 4am to be at the course for 5 but finishes at lunchtime. She does this every day is married with a six year old son.
On Tuesday John and Janet’s friend Federico and his Thai wife Pulli came round for lunch. Federico is Spanish and for many years was involved in the distribution of British newspapers through Spain hence his friendship with John and Janet. Federico and I also had a number of mutual acquaintances so it was good to meet him. He has lived over here for over fifteen years and for lunch he brought a Spanish tortilla and liver and onions that he cooked that morning, both excellent.
The house that John and Janet are renting for three months is very comfortable with three bedrooms/bathrooms, a swimming pool, large patio area and a pool table.
Wednesday evening we went to a very lively part of town for after dinner drinks. We weren’t always sure if we were being served by an Arthur or Martha but they were all charming.and so friendly. We had to correct a couple of people selling football bracelets as they spelt Leicester Leicster,! For a single man here, there is no shortage of potential female (you hope, but can’t be sure!) company!
John and Janet have been marvellous hosts and we have had a great time with plenty of laughs along with Andy and Danuta..
I am writing this on our way back to Bangkok airport. Tonight we are staying at an airport hotel and tomorrow fly north to continue our travels.Læs mere