I would love to tell you all about the wonderful adventures I've had in the past week, but all seems so small compared to the human tragedy of yesterday. So instead today I just want to thank all my friends who have called, texted and emailed to make sure that I am well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you all are well, healthy and safe, and I want you all to know that I love you with all my heart. A huge world wide hug too you all, and I promise that in my next blogg I'll be less emotional and fill you in on all my exploits. Stay safe. Love!
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Thursday, December 23, 2004
I made it!
Yes, I made it sana e salva to Bangkok. Today is day three, and I am exhausted already. My flight arriving was two hours late, and I was dead after being seated near a Thai lady who spoke perfect Italian. All my good intensions disappeared once I got to teh hotel. I had planned dinner and a massage and a short walk around Silom ROad and Patpong. Gone, Gone and Gone. All I could do was shower, order room service and colapse in my bed. Needless to say, I was awake at 4am wondering what to do.
Day two was definetly more productive seeing as I was able to get out of the Hotel by 6:30 am, and thank goodness for that. I got lost around the trrrain station, lost in Chinatown, and lost in the veggie market. All was not lost though: I did find Chinatown eventually, I stumbled across a Catholic Church which was very pretty, I had my second breakfast on teh river at the Sheraton Orchid, and I finally did make it to my destination: the flower market. After having walk for hours I decided that a lovely massage at Wat Pho was exactly what I needed so off I went once more - this time though I knew how to get from the flower market to the Wat. After all that though once I was back at teh hotel all I could do after writing postcards on the roof terrace was to fall asleep. Again NO NIGHTLIFE!!!
Today I decided on a later start and a bit less wandering and a bit more culture. I took teh sky train to this lovely Palace outside the center where they show the history of the Kingdom from 2000BC to today. It is a donation from a Prince and it really was lovely, pity it was so empty, only another 4 people while I was there, and yet it is amazingly beautiful. Then I had to stop off at the Doll museum. Anyone who knows me well, knows I love to shop for mygodchildren adn I just couldn't resist a Thai Barbie outfit. It was soooo cool to actually see the factory and the workers making the dolls right in front of you. Finally to end my morning of culture I weent to the Erwan shrine and decided to do the rounds with teh other pilgrims: four prayers, four packs of insence, for garlands of flowers adn four candels, adn let's not forget the four packets of gold leaf. Well, lets hope Erwan listened and 2005 is better than 2004. If not, well at least I got to watch Thai dancing at the shrine. Enough culture for one day, I am know in a mall and shopping till I dropping, and that will be soon. Will keep you up to date if I finally make it to see Bangkok by night.
Day two was definetly more productive seeing as I was able to get out of the Hotel by 6:30 am, and thank goodness for that. I got lost around the trrrain station, lost in Chinatown, and lost in the veggie market. All was not lost though: I did find Chinatown eventually, I stumbled across a Catholic Church which was very pretty, I had my second breakfast on teh river at the Sheraton Orchid, and I finally did make it to my destination: the flower market. After having walk for hours I decided that a lovely massage at Wat Pho was exactly what I needed so off I went once more - this time though I knew how to get from the flower market to the Wat. After all that though once I was back at teh hotel all I could do after writing postcards on the roof terrace was to fall asleep. Again NO NIGHTLIFE!!!
Today I decided on a later start and a bit less wandering and a bit more culture. I took teh sky train to this lovely Palace outside the center where they show the history of the Kingdom from 2000BC to today. It is a donation from a Prince and it really was lovely, pity it was so empty, only another 4 people while I was there, and yet it is amazingly beautiful. Then I had to stop off at the Doll museum. Anyone who knows me well, knows I love to shop for mygodchildren adn I just couldn't resist a Thai Barbie outfit. It was soooo cool to actually see the factory and the workers making the dolls right in front of you. Finally to end my morning of culture I weent to the Erwan shrine and decided to do the rounds with teh other pilgrims: four prayers, four packs of insence, for garlands of flowers adn four candels, adn let's not forget the four packets of gold leaf. Well, lets hope Erwan listened and 2005 is better than 2004. If not, well at least I got to watch Thai dancing at the shrine. Enough culture for one day, I am know in a mall and shopping till I dropping, and that will be soon. Will keep you up to date if I finally make it to see Bangkok by night.
Monday, December 13, 2004
...Horse and Carriage
Sorry folks. I know I've been gone for so long, but not my fault... really! It's just that I'm a jet-setting wedding guest. Yup that's me: I fly around the world to see all my friends get married, and don't have time to internet.
I think the whole world has gotten married...except for me of course. Everyone seems to think that I haven't noticed that I am still single at 32. Comments come in every size, shape, and form. Usually a bit hushed, inquisitive ("So when are you getting married then?") or imperative ("Well, you are already 32, you have to start thinking about getting married soon"), but all as if they were the only person to have noticed that I am still alone at the ripe old age of 32. Well here's news for everyone: I KNOW!!! Yes, I am aware that I am alone, and surprise surprise: ya I do think of marriage. However I want what all my friends have: someone who loves me.
I have to say it is truly lovely to go to these weddings and see two people so utterly in love with each other. The best part is to see these Alfa-male/macho-men all strong and virile say "I am really lucky to be with such a wonderful woman". They seems so surprised when they say to me: "You know, I really don't know what I would do without her"; or:” I always knew that we'd be together, and now so does the rest of the world"; and best of all is "She's my best friend and I love her". I think the effect is different when said by a man. Girls are mushy by nature, but to hear a guy so sincere, so surprised and so in-love is just heart warming. I want that. Where do I buy myself one of those? Has Tesco started to sell them? Can I choose the confection too?
"One tall, dark and oh so handsome man in-love with me please. You can deliver him straight to my house while I go to the till to pay... Thank you"
I think the whole world has gotten married...except for me of course. Everyone seems to think that I haven't noticed that I am still single at 32. Comments come in every size, shape, and form. Usually a bit hushed, inquisitive ("So when are you getting married then?") or imperative ("Well, you are already 32, you have to start thinking about getting married soon"), but all as if they were the only person to have noticed that I am still alone at the ripe old age of 32. Well here's news for everyone: I KNOW!!! Yes, I am aware that I am alone, and surprise surprise: ya I do think of marriage. However I want what all my friends have: someone who loves me.
I have to say it is truly lovely to go to these weddings and see two people so utterly in love with each other. The best part is to see these Alfa-male/macho-men all strong and virile say "I am really lucky to be with such a wonderful woman". They seems so surprised when they say to me: "You know, I really don't know what I would do without her"; or:” I always knew that we'd be together, and now so does the rest of the world"; and best of all is "She's my best friend and I love her". I think the effect is different when said by a man. Girls are mushy by nature, but to hear a guy so sincere, so surprised and so in-love is just heart warming. I want that. Where do I buy myself one of those? Has Tesco started to sell them? Can I choose the confection too?
"One tall, dark and oh so handsome man in-love with me please. You can deliver him straight to my house while I go to the till to pay... Thank you"
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