Photos

Because the iPad and I struggle to upload photos apologies that there are so few, and anyway, the photos simply do not do justice to being here and experiencing it all first hand.  So that simply means that if you have never been to Thailand then you need to add it to your bucket list.  I'm not talking about Phuket or Pattaya or any of the other beach resort tourist traps. Start in Bangkok and head north. The people are just so friendly, the food fantastic, the weather fine as long as you pick the right season and the scenery unbelievable!

 Typical view along the Chao Praya River.

How those along the Chao Praya River in the klong of Thonburi live, but many not as nice as these.  There is no shortage of second hand galvanised iron all over the place.

Local taxis that are more generally used by the tourists.  haven't had the need to risk life and limb yet to go in one.

Reclining Golden buddha.  Couldn't possibly fit the whole thing into one picture.

Flower market - a florist's delight.

The railway market - everything gets whisked away when the train comes through.  You can see the sleepers in the centre of the photo.

 Floating market.  This was just  delightful! Bought myself a white blouse that I did a reasonable job of bartering for.  Wore it to dinner to noight and all commented on how lovely it was so I am extra chuffed.

 Hellfire Pass, unfortunately the photo doesn't give anywhere near the sense of actual size.  How those POWs cut through the sheer rock is just amazing. More than a few tears shed here.

Made me bloody proud to be an Aussie, that's for sure!