There were so many highlights. The hotel in Bangkok (the Marriott Resort and Spa) was just fantastic (hey and being upgraded to a Junior Suite sure was nice) and the huge swimming pool was deep, cool and a tropical oasis. The food choices at the hotel were overwhelming especially the breakfasts where the choices ranged from Japanese soup, asian stir-fry, pancakes and scones to massive fruit displays and the good old hearty bacon and eggs. The bed was the most comfortable I've ever slept on, and the freshly picked orchid placed on the pillow each night was a lovely touch. The Marriott is, in itself, worthy of a visit to Bangkok. Bangkok was like unlike any other city.... it was a mish-mash of different sights and sounds and definately smells. It was humid and dirty with
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