Last few days in Thailand

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Well, what can we say to end our log for Thailand except ABSOLUTELY BLOODY MARVELLOUS, Ken's statement for most of the trip so far!

Since we last spoke to you all we have visited an Elephant Conservation Park and seen much older temples and towns than ChiangMai and today we watched a flower parade celebrating the King's Jubilee and his 80th birthday. Photos to follow.

We have also spent our evenings getting to know the local eateries and pubs. Eating very cheaply at a diverse rangeof pubs. From a Ying and Yang restaurant, via a reggae bar, to an Irish bar and even a roadside camper van selling cocktails!

Our experience in Thailand and of the Thai people has been wonderful and enlightening, it is wonderful to know that people who hardly know you will go out of their way selflessly to help and ensure that you are happy despite the fact that they have very little, in comparison to us - humbling, to say the least.

This part of Thailand has been our cultural experience and has been very positive and worthwhile. ChiangMai is a lovely city and we are both very glad we came here and we leave all the richer fo the experience. Lets look at the photos!

Today Thailand: Tomorrow Australia.

Linda and Ken

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Photos

CHIANG MAI
A local Park

CHIANG MAI
At a sanctuary - an elephant turns round on a log

CHIANG MAI
A mummy and 18 month old baby hefelump

CHIANG MAI
The baby tries to bite off more than it can chew!

CHIANG MAI
The elephants take some water

LAMPANG
A very old and historically important temple.

CHIANG MAI
In a Reggae Bar

CHIANG MAI
Sitting at a roadside camper van drinking vodka cocktails. Outrageous!

CHIANG MAI
One of the hundreds of flower floats

CHIANG MAI
Another one of the hundreds of flower floats!

CHIANG MAI
Getting tired of these yet?

Comments

[Jackie]

Dont worry Ken I'm sure the baby elephant would recognise old meat and spit it out. Have a safe trip to Australia. Look forward to the next update

[karen rickeard]

TOO ABSOLUTELY BLOODY MARVELLOUS
Linda and Ken your journal makes your travels look so ABSOLUTELY BLOODY MARVELLOUS that I have been tooooo jealous to reply! Linda, our new staff nurse Maria started 1 month ago, she's great seems really keen,easy going. I think she has been surprised at the variety of our visits and questions we get asked! I have started a course at Oxon Brookes ,psycosocail care of families which is very interesting and enjoyable. Debbie Glen and Sue McN,secretaries,volunteers and Mums have all asked after you and send their best wishes! Looking forward to sharing (being inspired) by your experiences in Australia! love Karen

[Genda]

Hi, we are on our way Feb 20 to the same places enjoyed your highlights.

[Chris B]

Downunder
Hi Ken and Linda. Looks like you are having a really great time over there in Thailand. Let's hope it continues in the land Down Under. Chris B.

[gillian]

Belle colour!!
well, isn`t everything in the garden rosy,look`s like your`ll having a fantastic time,Linda your looking great-even with those pesky greys poking their ugly roots through again! Ibet you`re glad to be going to Oz to have a bit of a rest,I`ve heard they don`t drink much over there.Lot`s of love to both of you ,take care of each otherxxxx

[Happy Jack]

Always da Hippy !
No ! not just your waistline Kenny me old Budda! Just seein' you you with all those flowers brought back memories of the "Glen" circa 60/70's.Cept they didn't keep the same shape long enough to be photographed!-Did I mention The Pars are in CIS final V.Celtic 19th March???.......Say G'day to all dem Cobblers ,love 2 Linda xx.

[Trowbridge Sue]

WOW
I really look forward to your journals, helps get through these grey winter days. Your trip has inspired me to do the same very soon and I'm looking forward to your Australia adventure, but are they ready for you? Well I'm just off to the Leeds for some retail therapy, who needs Thailand, ME!!!!!!!