Took the Skytrain down to the river - level was higher than I have ever seen and there was furious sandbag work going on and some anniversarycelebration of some group - took a walk back to the central business area - here is some video.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Soi Cowboy - a quiet stroll
The reason for this particular street continues to elude me (as far as you know) - there seems to be great concern on the part of many young women regarding "where you going" and there seem to be an excessive number of ATM machines - I just don't understand - but interesting nonetheless.
Thai late night TV
Hmm maybe TV was an inappropriate abbreviation considering...
First you have to understand that Thailand doesn't allow anything overtly sexual on television - all stars in even the most salacious soap opera are fully clothed and any sex is very remotely hinted at - the following was an amazing departure (in my mind) from the normal:
Late night Thai television ad for something approaching the Thai version of Viagra - presumably herbal.
Cute girl in bed - man who actually looked old enough to be her father - comes into bedroom - she looks appealingly at him (in that Thai girl way) -he looks concerned and looks down at his crotch and shakes his head.
Mysteriously they are now in Muay Thai (boxing)ring in shorts and t-shirts with boxing gloves - big ones not Muay Thai ones.
She beckons with one glove in a bring-it-on manner.
He shuffles forward but is unable to raise his arms - significant do you think?
She repeatedly punches him in the head.
Still he offers no action.
She delivers a straight leg kick to the groin - he goes down (no - not in that way).
His cornerman is yelling at him = pulls out a package that looks just like the Viagra and Cialis they sell on the street to us "old" farang (as far as you know).
He pulls out a pill and flicks it across the ring right into the dude's mouth.
He immediately jumps up - adopts a combative pose and charges at the girl.
We hear a scream from her.
Next frame we see her snuggled in bed with a post-orgasmic glow on her face and the guy is asleep next to her.
Sure beats having a NASCAR car emblazoned with "Viagra".
Only on late night TV I am sure.
Thought you would enjoy this example of how Thailand is changing but yet not quite.
First you have to understand that Thailand doesn't allow anything overtly sexual on television - all stars in even the most salacious soap opera are fully clothed and any sex is very remotely hinted at - the following was an amazing departure (in my mind) from the normal:
Late night Thai television ad for something approaching the Thai version of Viagra - presumably herbal.
Cute girl in bed - man who actually looked old enough to be her father - comes into bedroom - she looks appealingly at him (in that Thai girl way) -he looks concerned and looks down at his crotch and shakes his head.
Mysteriously they are now in Muay Thai (boxing)ring in shorts and t-shirts with boxing gloves - big ones not Muay Thai ones.
She beckons with one glove in a bring-it-on manner.
He shuffles forward but is unable to raise his arms - significant do you think?
She repeatedly punches him in the head.
Still he offers no action.
She delivers a straight leg kick to the groin - he goes down (no - not in that way).
His cornerman is yelling at him = pulls out a package that looks just like the Viagra and Cialis they sell on the street to us "old" farang (as far as you know).
He pulls out a pill and flicks it across the ring right into the dude's mouth.
He immediately jumps up - adopts a combative pose and charges at the girl.
We hear a scream from her.
Next frame we see her snuggled in bed with a post-orgasmic glow on her face and the guy is asleep next to her.
Sure beats having a NASCAR car emblazoned with "Viagra".
Only on late night TV I am sure.
Thought you would enjoy this example of how Thailand is changing but yet not quite.
Rainy morning in Bangkok
Just chilling outside my hotel - nothing much happens - just if you want to se how I wasted awy this morning with a book while it rained.
Monday, October 12, 2009
ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK - Out to dinner at my favorite restaurant
A brief summary of the 5 minute walk from my hotel to my favorite Bangkok restaurat\nt for a typically fabulous dinner. What you see here is Issan style seafood salad (I gurantee it is too spicy for almost anyone I know) and Phad See Eew Gai (panfried rice noodles with chicken gravy and greens) - about $6 and as good as you can get - 2 beers at about $2 each and a very happy tummy (and burning lips).
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Ferry Hull to Zeebrugge and walk around Brugges Slideshow
Took the overnight ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge then spent a rainy grey day walking around the historic town of Brugges. Home of Belgian chocolate, decorative lace and waffles. Then the overnight ferry back home again.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
If this is Monday it must be Belgium...
Tonight the overnight ferry to Zeebrugge (casino, bars, showroom) - Monday a sightseeing day in the medieval city of Brugges - then the ferry back again - what P&O Ferries call a "minicruise" - all for the equivalent of about $50 - pictures to follow.
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