We arrived in Bangkok last night around midnight.  After we checked into our Guest House we went for a walk  to the store and got some additional water for the morning.  The weather was warm , 22 degrees  and lovely for a short walk.  Walking is a good thing -- after a two-hour flight from Toronto to Newark, N.J., then a 15-hour flight to Tokoyo, Japan, then a 5-hour flight to Bangkok.

We left home on Tuesday the 15th at 2:00am in  dry -4 degree- weather, thankful as we had worn our sandals to be comfortable during our long journey to a warm destination (yes, with socks, just in case).   

This late morning we are sitting in a glorious shaded garden with fountains galore, koi pond, arbours with orchids in pots and lovely, sunny weather listening to the ponds, light music and hearing unfamiliar  sounds of birds.


We are planning to go on our own walking tour this afternoon, exploring Bangkok.  There is so much to see and do in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos it will be interesting to choose.