A Perfect Sunday in Bangkok November 8, 2009
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We currently get so little free time these days that I’ve begun planning our only day of leisure to make sure we are still getting some fresh air, some exercise , doing something new and meeting friends.
Carey has returned to stay with us this week and after an early morning swim we headed to Chatuchak weekend market to explore the artwork and puppies there.
Alika, Chris and Ingrid Come To Stay October 25, 2009
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We had a fantastic week with Alika, Chris and Ingrid when they came to stay.
I’ve seen Alika three times now. The first time she came to stay with us in Bangkok Garden when she was about 1 year old. I’m not usually so impressed with children but she was, without doubt, the most well-behaved and fun child I’d ever laid eyes on.
We met up again for about half a day last year when Chris’s family stopped in Bangkok for some dental work before flying to Europe. Alika was 3 at the time and, although she wasn’t talking, she was very giggly and was as fun as I remembered her.
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Weekend in Pattaya September 20, 2009
Posted by Martin in : Friends, Thailand , add a commentWith Tik studying so hard it’s very rare we get a free weekend to get away. On the verge of burning out we managed to get out to Pattaya though for two days and met up with our friends Wayne and Lorraine.
Sam and Orna Stay July 24, 2009
Posted by Martin in : CouchSurfing, Friends , add a commentWe just hosted Sam and Orna for four nights.
Sam is Australian and Orna is Irish. They are traveling the world together and are heading to Koh Tao and then to Vietnam where they plan to teach English for 6 month.
Tik and I were both busy working this week but got the opportunity to take them for dinner at Fah Sai restaurant and, today to Crepes and Co for brunch.
Kanchanaburi Safari Park July 6, 2009
Posted by Martin in : CouchSurfing, Friends, Leisure, Thailand, travel , add a commentThe following morning we visited the safari park.
I’d seen videos of this park online and looked forward to how close we could get to the giraffes. The park itself was great value; 300 baht for westerners, 130 for Thais.
Outside the park we had the opportunity to play with an excitable lion cub and have a group photo with a pretty lethargic tiger.
The park itself was as I’d imagined it, animals so used to tourists that they stuck their heads right into the car.
I found the zebras a little aggressive. They constantly snarled and jumped at the giraffes in a bid to get into our windows. (more…)
Eddie Teaches Us To Juggle June 19, 2009
Posted by Martin in : Friends, Leisure , add a commentOur Couchsurfing friend Eddie taught us to all to juggle today.
We are currently hosting Eddie, a lecturer from California and Teague from England. We were also joined by Patrick and Simone.
I’m a few hours away from being able to juggle but even after an hour with Eddie I’ve made a lot of progress. Tomorrow I’ll go out and buy my own balls to practice with.
Toon and Friends Come to Stay June 4, 2009
Posted by Martin in : Family, Friends , add a commentToon and her colleagues came to stay with us as they were attending training in Bangkok.
We enjoyed playing Wii with them.
Elisa, Hector & Sameer Stay May 18, 2009
Posted by Martin in : CouchSurfing, Friends , add a commentWe have so many wonderful Couchsurfing experiences that sometimes I fail to take photos or update our blog about them.
The most memorable guests are usually those who cook for us and Elisa, Hector and Sameer came at a time when we weren’t too busy with work and could all relax together.
Elisa and Hector are Spanish although they’ve been all over the world for the last 7 years. They have just completed a round-the-world journey and are heading to Koh Phangnan to study to become yoga instructors and, when they complete their course will head to Brazil to teach at a school there.
Sameer is from El Salvador and is probably the biggest Couchsurfing fanatic we’ve yet met. Current he has about 145 positive references and is one of the ambassadors from El Salvador. Sameer’s had a very interesting life and is in Thailand to complete some advanced diving courses in Koh Tao.
Congratulations to David & Anna May 17, 2009
Posted by Martin in : Friends , add a commentA healthy boy, born May 16th 2009
Suan Lum Night Bazaar April 4, 2009
Posted by Martin in : Friends, Thailand , 1 comment so farWe got to Suan Lum Night Bazaar a lot but rarely remember to bring our camera when we go. Tonight we went with Carey and our Couchsurfing friends Greg and ShaoYi.
Suan Lum is one of our favorite attractions in Bangkok with live music (albeit really bad music), a great food court and a cheap, well-organized market.
Carey Comes to Stay April 4, 2009
Posted by Martin in : Friends , add a commentMy friend from England, Carey, arrived April 1st to spend 3 months in Thailand.
He’s going to be staying in our apartment whilst we visit Japan and will be living the enviable lifestyle of working remotely with his clients who are in the UK.
Tik Find Her First Willing Photo Model March 28, 2009
Posted by Martin in : Friends, Photography , add a commentIf you have a cute baby and want to give yourself some free time for a few hours then Tik will happy take care of them for the chance at taking some photos of them.
Modeling her lovely red dress is Jessica, the 2-year old daughter of our friends David and Anna.
Phil Returns to Bangkok March 28, 2009
Posted by Martin in : Friends , add a commentIt’s been 2 years since I last saw Phil. We used to meet weekdays at Lumphini park to play tennis until he returned back to the UK.
He came back to Bangkok with his friends Lee and Mark and we were lucky enough to host them for the day before they head to Samui.
They had a really long day with us, arriving from the airport about 9am. We took them and our current Couchsurfing guest Pascal to Molly Malones for a cheap Irish fry-up then gave them a few hours by the pool to relax.
Couchsurfing Picnic in the Park March 27, 2009
Posted by Martin in : CouchSurfing, Friends, Leisure , add a commentWe attended an organized Couchsurfing event in Lumphini park.
There were about 50 people there and although we met some great people it wasn’t as friendly as our new years eve party.
I was really delighted to have reunited with May – an old colleague of mine from my teaching days.
An Open Letter To Barry March 3, 2009
Posted by Martin in : Creative / Humour, Friends , 1 comment so farDear Barry,
You’re a single 30-year old western male in Bangkok. You live alone, you’ve recently upgraded your apartment to something much nicer than before.
Why Barry is there a pink stuffed doll in your bed?
Best wishes,
Martin
