The Carolinas, USA
20. december 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Dunbar here again. I'm supervising Dale and Cathy as they get ready for their trip to Thailand. Meanwhile, Glenna and Megan are planning their portion of their trip via WhatsAp and its fun to watch;Læs mere
Catching up with Megan and Glenna, Krabi
31. december 2017, Bay of Bengal ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
They are off on Krabi doing stuff. We'll meet up in Bangkok in a few days.
Charleston
31. december 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
The New Years Eve excitement is ratcheting up as we hit the first of 2 New Years Eve airports. On the way we stopped at SeeWee roadhouse for Good southern cooking to send us on our way to Charleston,Læs mere
JFK airport
31. december 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 12 °F
We’re just about to board for Dubai but here’s some
Inspiration
https://www.reddit.com/r/woahdude/comments/7nbw…
Short stop in Dubai
1. januar 2018, Forenede Arabiske Emirater ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
.......then onto Bangkok. Binged watched the second season of Victoria since it was available on the plane but not yet in US.
And checking out temperatures back in the US on this first day ofLæs mere
Bangkok
3. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Staying at the Doubletree Hilton with Megan and Glenna in an adjoining room. Glenna is very dehydrated AND sunburnt AND has many mosquito bites so she is sleeping and drinking water with rehydrationLæs mere
Doubletree is perfect to chill out
3. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We split into 2 pairs today with Dale and Meg heading for the the Grand Palace and reclining Buddha and Glenna and I going low key at the hotel as she recuperates from her various maladies.
The poolLæs mere
Traveling tips in Bangkok
4. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Cast: 4 people, including 2 pretty blond millennials, 1 62 year old with an artificial knee, 1 65 year old father benevolently discussing Marvel movies, hunting for good coffee in theLæs mere
Grand Palace, Bangkok
5. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
While our friends and family back I the US weather a massive snowstorm we visited the Grand Palace. Go early was the advice and it was good advice. But like so many wonders it surpassed myLæs mere
Grand Palace Murals
5. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
The palace buildings were wonderful, built in 1780s but the Ramakien murals depicting the Thai version of Indian Ramayana story are engrossing. Pictures tell all.
Arielle, our “not the mermaid”Læs mere
A Mermaid Cafe
5. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
Speaking of mermaids, yesterday Glenna led us to the Mermaid Cafe. Enough said. But they had good sugary cupcakes and lots of mermaid shirts and stuff. Catch Glenna’s mermaid queen photo.
Bang Pa-in Royal Palace, Ayutthaya
6. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Also called the Summer Palace it is beautiful and used as a guest house by the Thai Royal family. In order to hold off western countries who wanted to colonize Thailand, the King built these pavilionsLæs mere
River Cruise--Chao Phraya
6. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Via boat from Ayutthaya to Bangkok, we hung out with a chatty Australian just looking at the scenery. On the way to catch the boat the tour guide stopped for a delicious snack, sort of a light crepeLæs mere
Chiang Mai, hipster center
9. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
What a great city! Night markets, art, great food, rides in tuk tuks and the ubiquitous red pickup trucks taxis.
We’re splitting our stay here into 2 different sides of the city. Our first stay isLæs mere
Nimman Harminda
11. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
I’m sure I am mangling the name, but we moved to a guest house hotel on the other side of Chiang Mai. Different from the bustle of Old City Chiang Mai, the is more upscale and trendy and not asLæs mere
Hang Dong Furniture Market
11. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
This market, called Baan Tawai, is known for handicrafts and furniture decor. Dale is planning to build a table for our kitchen so we went to get ideas. I promised him no other shopping but didn’tLæs mere
Up the mountain to Bhubing Palace Garden
12. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We hired a car to visit Doi Suthep temple and the palace gardens. The drive is through the National Park and uphill all the way, sharing the road with red pickup-taxis and iron-legged bicyclers. ALæs mere
Farewell to Megan
13. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Our last night in Chiang Mai where Megan came over from Lampang to take us for pizza. One of her teaching colleagues, Nong, has a partner with an excellent pizza restaurant, featuring very goodLæs mere
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
13. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
A beautiful temple about 15 km from Chiang Mai, located on Doi Suthep mountain. To access it takes 309 steps straight up; no way with my sore knee so I took the tram instead. The temple has elementsLæs mere
Things we won't use for lawn ornaments
14. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Our neighbors in South Carolina have lovely yards and lawn ornaments. During our travels in Thailand we have found interesting objects—but I don’t think we will be using these for lawn ornaments
2 Nights of Luxury in Bangkok
14. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
We’re on our final stop before the 23 hour journey home, so we treated ourselves to 2 nights at the Millenium Hilton, on the Chao Phraya River in the middle of Bangkok. I headed for the pool andLæs mere
And the evening river views
14. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
Party boats and cruises on Chao Phraya, some quiet and elegant, others blasting music. My favorite: Sweet Caroline (da da daaaa). Massachusetts friends take note.
Awaiting the 23 hour plane ride
16. januar 2018, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Before leaving Bangkok, I indulged in a massage and facial at the spa. 90 minutes of sweet smelling oils and creams, massaging the kinks out of my body, followed by lemon grass tea. I can sleep forLæs mere

























































































