Friday, February 14, 2014

SE Asia - Bangkok, Thailand

 
Cambodia to Bangkok, February 1, 2014
Bangkok, Thailand

We had a leisure morning in Siem Reap because we didn't leave for the airport until about 11:00. Some went to see the sunrise over Angkor Wat, others got in some last minute shopping, and we just took it easy, packed and visited. The flight was only 55 minutes, and we were at the hotel in Bangkok by about 4:00. This gave us some time to relax, pack, etc. before heading to the river for our Farewell Dinner Cruise. The sun was setting as we got ready to board the old style boat.

As we cruised up and down the river several times, Vit, our guide, pointed out the various buildings and places of interest. 

The crew served us a multi-dish meal that was delicious, and then it came time to make our own wishes for good Karma and set to float a lotus blossom with a candle. Behind the boat we could see the line of the candles.

We hated to say goodbye to our great group of new friends. We plan to keep in touch, especially with so many having an Arizona connection. Some are continuing on for the post-trip in Thailand, and we wish them a continued great adventure. The rest of us are flying home and we wish for safe journeys. May we meet again on another trip. 

Heading to bed as we have a 5:30 pickup for the airport in the morning.

Taking into account for the International Date Line, it took two days to get home. Our flights took us from Bangkok to Hong Kong then to San Francisco and finally back to Portland.
That's it for now. Grace and Paul

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