Hospitalised in Bangkok!

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On the night of the 23rd January we were airlifted from Hanoi and flown to Bangkok so that Denise could receive more sophisticated tests and treatment at the 5 star Bumrungrad Hospital (fortunately our travel insurance were paying!). As mentioned in the last entry she was finally diagnosed with strongyloides followed by pneumonia. While Denise was suffering with all manner of nasty discomforts I (Gerry) also had developed a nasty rash on both my legs. Being concerned that the strongyloides worm had wiggled its way into my body I decided to take advantage of the world class medical expertise and go and consult a skin specialist at the hospital. The doctor didn't even get off her seat to examine me, she simply said my legs were dry and try some moisturiser on them! It cleared within 2 days!

Denise eventually got out of hospital on 1st Feb but was still an outpatient until the day before we had to leave for Sydney. She got the all-clear just in the nick of time.

Over the 2 weeks or so I managed to go sightseeing once or twice, hence the photos (I wasn't out enjoying myself all the time!). I took some photos of Denise in hospital but she wouldn't let me show them on this site!

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Photos

Phra Siratana Chedi at the Grand Palace, Bangkok
The Grand Palace complex was established in 1782 and houses the royal residence and throne halls, some government offices and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

The Meridien Hotel, Bangkok
We didn't stay here! Many buildings have spirit houses outside to honour the spirits.

Soi 3, Th. Sukhumvit, Bangkok
The street where the Royal Benja hotel (the big building at the end) and the Bel-Aire Hotel are located. We stayed in both.

Flashy roundabout!
Outside the Grand Palace, Bangkok.

Children play with kites
In park opposite the Grand Palace, Bangkok.

Bangkok from the Royal Benja Hotel
We were on the 25th floor.