Arrived at Terminal 2.
January 28, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Arrived at Heathrow for our trip to Thailand. Night flight to Bangkok arriving mid afternoon tomorrow. First stop Nero's for a cheeky coffee. Through security and Dinner in Wonder Tree with G&Ts. NiceRead more
Mode Sathon Hotel Bangkok
January 28, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Arrived at the hotel, very swish room on the 22nd Floor with lovely big bed. Off to explore around the hotel this evening. Lovely sunset from the room. Off to the roof terrace on the 38th floor forRead more
Bangkok Tour
January 29, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
8.00 am start for our tour of the Royal Palace, Buddha museum and Golden Mount. Don't need to see any more temples. Been on the sky train, river boat and tuk tuks.
Bangkok Tour pt 2
January 29, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
More pics from the tour.
Hotel Pool
January 29, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
After our morning excursion chillin by the pool on the 11th floor.
Iconsiam
January 29, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
One stop on the sky train then a courtesy shuttle to the local shopping mall. Dinner at Coffee Beans. We seem to be struggling a bit with the ordering. Ordered starters. One main arrived - taken away.Read more
Iconsiam nightshots
January 29, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Very colourful after dark.
Flower Market
January 30, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After a superb massage at the hotel we are off to visit the flower market. 5 stops up the river at Memorial Bridge then a short walk to the undercover Market.
Sunset in Bangkok
January 30, 2023 in Thailand
Last night in Bangkok at the rooftop bar.
Central Bangkok
January 31, 2023 in Thailand
On our way to the Hard Rock Cafe we came across a New Year Celebration.
Flight to Krabi
January 31, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Next leg of our journey to Krabi on Bangkok Airways.
Shellsea Resort
January 31, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Arrived at the hotel after the flight. Its dark but first impressions are good. Here are a few shots of our room.
Twistin by the pool
February 1, 2023 in Thailand
After breakfast we headed out to the pool area on the sunbeds. 2 pools and a short walk to the private beach.
Hotel private beach.
February 1, 2023 in Thailand
A stroll along the beach. Only ones.
Ao Nang
February 1, 2023 in Thailand
Trip on the shuttle to the local town around 15 minutes away.
2nd Day by the pool.
February 2, 2023 in Thailand
So tranquil. Up by the adult pool today.
Ao Nang
February 2, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Another trip on the shuttle bus to the local town. Surprisingly few places selling ice cream so McDonald's Sundaes will have to suffice. Back to the hotel to catch the sunset.
Trip into town
February 3, 2023 in Thailand
Quick trip into town to pick up some medicines, a quick coffee then back to the hotel for a massage. Pimped out taxi from the hotel 400 bht then shuttle back. Raining but still a nice temperature onRead more
Last night at Shellsea
February 3, 2023 in Thailand
Having our final meal at the hotel before heading off to Elephant Hills. Pizza for me, chicken and rice with extra fries and pudding for Mum.
Arrived Elephant Hills
February 4, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A long 3 Hour drive from our hotel to start our jungle experience. Settled into tent 8, our home for the next 3 nights. Lunch starts at 12.00 and our first experience a river trip is at 2.00 pm withRead more
Canoe Trip
February 4, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
First activity after lunch was a 1 hour canoe trip. We had a paddler so just sat back and admired the view. We saw monkeys, spiders and a large cobra swimming in the water near the boat😳
Elephants
February 4, 2023 in Thailand
Next activity a trip to see the elephants. We got to feed them and learnt about their welfare in Thailand.
Mangroves
February 5, 2023 in Thailand
Left the elephant Hills camp site at 9. 00 am to drive for an hour towards the coast. We then headed off through the tributaries of the river on a speedboat to our Junk moored in the river. Time for aRead more
Kayaking
February 5, 2023 in Thailand
After lunch Helen went kayaking through the mangrove channels then back on the speedboat to more mangrove channels and wildlife. Snakes, birds, monkeys and lizards seen. Finally back to the camp via aRead more
Breakfast View
February 6, 2023 in Thailand
Cloud lifting at the back of the camp by the breakfast area.