Catherine Dowdell

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Catherine Dowdell

Dick and I are currently traveling in Thailand and would like to share our trip with you.



Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok January 25th 2011

Just trying a second entry. We went to breakfast this morning (which was a terrific buffet) and must have walked past 10,000 orchid blossoms just in this mid-range hotel. Here are just a couple examples of the gorgeous plants. Additionally, there is an amazing display of stone carvings here from a grandfather of Thai feng shui, Voratanut Assagulgovit. How is it that we happen to be in the one place in the world that these beautiful carvings are? (No photos allowed.)... read more
Just one of many orchids

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok January 25th 2011

The airport in Bangkok is only four years old and its gorgeous, clear and easy to find your way around in. After twenty-four hours of travel, we weren't in any mood to slow down and take pictures . . . perhaps on the way out. The photos are meeting Matt, and the view from night 1 hotel, a Best Western (we're starting with something familiar).... read more
The standard position...on the Blackberry
View from the Best Western
In the pool below




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