Day One. 6th Sept. 2009. Arrival in Bangkok
The flight wasn't the worst long haul (11 hours) journey that I've ever
taken but it certainly wasn't the best. Despite Gisela's attempts to get
upgraded we still only managed to get two seats together on the plane
which somehow counted as a luxury but all in all we arrived in Bangkok
in once piece and, it must be said, a little grumpy and jet lagged.
relating to visas (luckily you don't need a visa to get into Thailand) we
arrived at the hotel only to find out that we couldn't check-in until 12pm!.The only option we had do was to walk around the area and rest by the pool
on the top floor of our hotel.
The hotel is very nice (Navalai River Resort) It has the river but I'm
not convinced about the Resort bit. Any way it's very nice; central
location, 20th Century amenities and provides a balcony on the river front.
After a lunch of spicy fish soup for me and spicy Thai shrimp salad for
Gisela (I read somewhere that eating hot and spicy food on hot days
cools you down. It doesn't by the way... it just make you hotter!) we
are set for our Thai Adventure.
Jason & Gisela
ps. Eric & Viv.. the Sancerre you invited us to was successfully transported
from France and enjoyed on the balcony of our hotel room!! Merci Eric &
Viv!!
Today's address
Navalai River Resort
45/1 Phra Athit Road
Nakorn
Bangkok
10200
