Dusit zoo.

For those of you who wanted to know what my ring was like, here it is..

more Wats

More Grand Palace. and the amazing reclining Buddha.

More Grand Palace

You might think I am taking the mick doing the prayer position, but that is the official greeting here! The level at which you hold it determines the level of respect/position in society.

grand palace, ratanoskin

Kings old residence, coated in emerald and gold - something to behold. Guards are certainly fearsome!

Comments below relate to these photos, kittens were of course well received by certain ppl! Fella standing with me is big J. We never get a moments peace

These photos were taken in or near our accomodation - ratchada fizz ek, soi siep hok. looks like vegas and we don't even feature on the tourist map cause we are too far outta town! We are right near the metro so transport etc is all good

Ko Samet 3

Here are some of our days on the island. We relaxed on the whole, but did go on 1 boat trip which was difficult due to the high waves. When the sun came out the sea was a greta deal more blue, and the shore a brilliant white.

Ko Samet 2

Evenings out and island parties. Many of the places had little mats and cushions out on the beach + a wide selection of fruity cocktails!

Ko Samet

Afternoon we arrived we frolicked on the beach and had a cool sangsom bucket, what self respecting brit could do more? lovely warm ocean and a sticky afternoon despite the lack of sun.

bahrain 2

Some bahrain country side with a couple of local idiots in the mix. As it was the month of Ramadan prayer was on on loud speakers all over the place, the heat was incredible - dry, baking hot, inescapable - and it was 8pm!

bahrain

I am having to feel my way round this blog, as the script is automatically in thai! anyway, this is one of the local bahraini musicians in full swing - i am thinking bonnie tyler?