Here we are in Mandalay

After 27 hours of travel we finally arrived. The biggest wonder was that our suitcases also arrived after being transhipped through Heathrow and again at Bangkok. We must say that the experience of travelling with Thai Air was vastly better than recent trips we have made with BA. Better seats, better food and better service all round.

We arranged that today would be a rest day after our journey, so we will be lounging by the pool before starting our touring tomorrow. The hotel is very good, lots of friendly staff everywhere excellent food and a happy hour in the bar! The room is a little tired but quite adequate.Read more