Although largely dedicated to relocation, today still managed to be reasonably interesting and enjoyable. Breakfast was a little different and considerably more colourful than usual as the hotel was hosting
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Thailand Contrasts (2022): Day 16: Exploring Chiang Rai
Into the City We only had one full day in Chiang Rai and we were determined to make the most of it. Sizing up our new destination compared to the
Thailand Contrasts (2022): Day 15: To Another Northern City
Relocation After the customary (and rather nice) hotel breakfast at the earlier hour of 0715 and having then attended to showers and packing, we checked out of Le Méridien Chiang
Thailand Contrasts (2022): Day 12: Onwards to Chiang Mai
The journey north Today began when Bruce’s phone alarm went off at 0444 and mine followed at 0445. (He has a penchant for using non-standard times!) We both knew that
Dec 2021/Jan 2022: New Year in Budapest
Background Bruce and I had been scheduled to bring in New Year in Germany, but about a week before Christmas the German government announced that it would be joining neighbouring
California, Here We Come! (2021): Days 14&15: Miami Interlude and Return to Europe
A few hours in downtown Miami I woke up after what felt like a short night, due to the combined effect of the 3hr time change the previous evening and
California, Here We Come! (2021): Day 1: Quick Visit to Amsterdam
Heathrow-Schiphol The trip was now underway in earnest, and you join me as Bruce & I enter the so-called ‘First’ lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5, which in reality is for