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Woken to the sound of rain, a tropical downpour. Just the two of us at breakfast Mr Manager true to his word has been shopping, now the Dame is spoilt for choice and could end up looking like the elephants. Bread, pancakes, banana cake and cornflakes. He looks so pleased with his selection. “Just toast”Continue reading “Big Tree”

Sorry this article should have been posted on the 22nd (to many Singh’s) Up early first ones down for breakfast. Today we are attending a Thai cooking class. A Song Thaew picks us up at 9 and we drive into old Chiang Mai. First hotel we pick up a Japanese girl, she climbs in toContinue reading “Thai cooking class”

… in the Jungle!! Woken up to the sound of rain on the roof of our hut, on looking out it was misty just like home! Not quite the peace and quite expected, we could hear  the distant sound of traffic, then someone started playing loud music, but not for long maybe it was the breakfastContinue reading “‘Mother’s Pride’”

Travelling today, after breakfast  hotel transfer to the airport Traffic is very Light so it only takes 20 mins. At Chiang Mai airport we discovered the first security scanners are at the entrance, resulting in long queues outside. Oh dear the Duke needs to pay a visit. Security told him go to entrance 3. Where heContinue reading “Anurak Lodge”

that’s the Elphants we meet Up again at 7am the Dame is complaining about lack of beauty sleep. Breakfast so many choices, the Duke had a Banana Pancake delicious. The guide from the Rescue Elephant Sanctuary picked us up at 8.30, he introduced himself as “Tea” easy to remember. On board the Toyota people carrier,Continue reading “Three Lovely Ladies”

Both feeling a bit jaded this morning, we had asked Tom to take us to the Botanical gardens and two waterfalls. But decide over breakfast to skip the waterfalls so we can get back and have some rest. So cater a bit of bartering we set of. This morning in Tom’s taxi it’s The BeeContinue reading “Botanical Garden and waterfall”

After not much sleep. It is strange when you need to get early it is very hard to sleep.  So down to the reception at 5am to meet our driver, there was a security guard on a camp bed sound asleep, never saw us leave! We met our driver Tom we liked the music, he wasContinue reading “Birthday Sunrise”

Down for breakfast a very intimate little bistro. All the fruit and breakfast goodies are laid out beautifully.  A menu with a great selection of cooked and cold meals and even a couple that are gluten free. Example Spinach with scrambled egg, Advocado with tomato. Home made jams and none of that coffee in a flask,Continue reading “New glasses”

Most guest have left, I heard the clatter of their suitcase wheels from around 5am. So breakfast just the two of us. After breakfast continue with the packing as we also of to Chaiang Mai. A couple of hours by the pool, then it’s time to leave. Our cab driver is a character. He askContinue reading “Chiang Mai”

Arriving for breakfast at 8am, great only three people in restaurant. No waiting at the toaster for the slice of bread that comes out the same colour as you put it in. Breakfast over. Ferry across the M25 and a short walk to the Palace. The crowds don’t seem to bad today. We joined the endlessContinue reading “Amazing Palace”