Hello from bangkok! So... its been an interestin first week and a bit in Thailand involving trips to pharmacies and Health promoting hospitals as well as a few very good touristy trips, and mixed weather (all the locals are surprised at the amount of rain). Our first 2 nights here were spent in the backpackers capital of Bangkok - Khaosan Road, which was ok but not exactly our cup of tea, although the market was good and the atmosphere lively. We also realised that being bitten was to become part and parcel of everyday here, slightly annoyin after the respite from mosquitos and other various bitey insects in China! After 2 nights we made our way down to Koh Chang by bus and boat. When the taxi dropped us off as close as he could to
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