Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Thailand”
I did it last year so here we go again: For hours I have been perusing my pictures of 2015, other people might prefer to look it up in their agendas or diaries, browse their credit cards statements or book orders on Amazon (I will not do that, I have only read trivial fiction!), or – if you have a …
Janine Ripper of Reflections from A Red Head is my blogging friend from Australia, we have known each other for more than two years, shared our stories, laughed and cried together. We are part of the group of personal bloggers PBAU who support each other and spread the word around the globe. This morning when I opened my inbox …
Phuket II – A Time to Celebrate Today is Valérie’s big day. I enjoy the early morning on the balcony, watching the gently breaking waves. We have breakfast outside, next to the ponds which abound with fat goldfish. Sparrows, pigeons and jays (if that is the name for those cheeky birds with their bright yellow beaks, they are resourceful and …
Wake up at 7 something, it is cold so I put on bathrobe to go outside on the balcony! Enjoy cup of coffee and the lovely view, internet connection rather low, third post up! Rebecca has brought along The Lonely Planet’s guide to Thailand and starts reading it. It is very resourceful and entertainingly written. Breakfast: pancakes with caramelised bananas …
Part II of the ceremony: the bridegroom has to prove he is rich enough for his bride and deserving of her. Much of the ceremonies will remain a mistery for me but the overall impression is of a happily lived and professed religousness, with many rituals (handbinding) inbedded in the ceremony. The parade A lot of gold has to be …
Finally the day has arrived! The reason family and friends crossed oceans to celebrate the wedding of Sasi and Patrick. We do not hear hear the alarm and wake up at 4.45, i.e. Rebecca wakes me. Rebecca wears a lovely beige dress, sleeveless, kneelength, soft material and I wear the tiger print long skirt with beige linen top and shortsleeved …
Our temporary home is The Chedi in Chiang Mai, a wonderful atmosphere to wake up to in the morning, enjoy the sunrise over the river, a swim in the afternoon or enjoy l’heure bleue.
A very long trip!
Oh no! Thailand, here we come!