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The local pilgrim authorities have alerted us that there may be Pirates in the area. We are advised to take heed and protect our doubloons and especially our snacks as the suspected group is both drunk and hungry. The alert … Continue reading →

Hopefully only one….. Yesterday the first blog of the trip was posted but: 1. some did not get it 2. some could not use comments; password issue Item 1 ——— Should be resolved with this posting. If you did not … Continue reading →

As a friend recently said: “it is the journey not the destination” For the followers we have neglected to keep up with during Covid Times a late apology. To the newly following this is a short intro and test draft. … Continue reading →

Wednesday mid day arrival. First stop Jurong bird park. QB looking forward to this attraction. Have been discussing this park with QB for many years, since my visits to Singapore. First stop after getting off the boat. Taxi ride to … Continue reading →

Monday, late morning tendering at the tropical beach/jungle Ko Samui. Our last port excursion. Dinner last evening was a Thai buffet. Highlight, for me, was the fruit. Star fruit, jack fruit, dragon fruit, papaya, pomelo, passion fruit, juju, guava…… Most … Continue reading →

Saturday. All day tour day. M arranged a special tour that we joined. 8 of us. First stop the Royal Palace. No Feng Shui by in my views. Far too many ornate and beautiful places stuck together. No gardens. Crowded … Continue reading →

Friday. Mid-day arrival. As this is a smaller ship we were able to go well up river and dock within 30 minutes (bus) of central Bangkok. The larger ships dock about 2 hours away from the center. And that is … Continue reading →

Wednesday, half day before cruising again Sit down breakfast notable only for the choice of fruits available. Nice collection of local choices but missing fresh jackfruit; was quite good last evening. In 2007 stayed at the Majestic hotel, only about … Continue reading →

Monday, a cruising day on our way to Saigon. Brunch was a fine catered dim sum event. Dinner, not pictured, was Raj based, both cuisines. Also quite good. Tuesday Oct 22. Did not rain as forecasted. Hot and humid of … Continue reading →