Mini Bar!

The past couple of days we have taken a step back to relax and catch up with ourselves, enjoying Bangkok. We went for our massage on Friday; I finally convinced Euan that he should give it a go as it's so cheap and very relaxing. He opted for the more manly massage, a traditional thai, where I stuck with my foot massage as my poor wee feet are getting awfy weary! In certain areas of our travels our tour leader has warned the men that they could be offered "extras" whilst enjoying a massage. We went to a nice spa thats a bit more expensive but a lot nicer rather than some of the ones on the street. Afterwards Euan was explaining what the massage entailed when he told me that the woman had asked him if he was hurt however being a wee bit paranoid he misheard her and began to panick! Asking her to repeat herself solved this. She then told him how hot he was, again Euan forgetting that he was pouring with sweat thought she was being inappropriate! This was all explained to me when we were enjoying our jasmine tea.

We enjoyed some street food that night. Let me set the scene; it was chucking it with rain so Mim took us to a table outside saying its rather dingy inside. We were sitting next to a building site on a slight slope! Food was good though. Euan and I decided to go for some cheap cocktails in one of the top five world bars, Mini Bar. Its very small but excellent cocktailmanship! Its our favourite place here!

Yesterday again was a laid back day. Enjoying a late breakfast then doing a spot of shopping for pressies as its cheap here and you guys aren't worth much! Last night we headed back to Mini Bar where our favourite barman told the whole street that we were his favourite customers! He's like family now.

Today we took a trip to the Grand Palace. It was heaving so many bloody tourists! The palace was surrounded by temples a Sri Lankan, Thai and Cambodian design. The Sri Lankan was covered in real gold 24 carrot, its apparently lucky to touch. All the temples were beautiful had so much detail of mosaic coloured mirrored tiles, statues and bells. In one of the temples there is a legendary jade Buddha, no one knows who carved it. The main part of the Grand Palace was desingned by the man who designed Buckingham Palace but Rama V, who was the king at the time didn't like the roof so replaced it with a Thai style roof. Thai people adore the king here it is an offense to insult the royal family. They have so many pictures of them all over Bangkok, shops, bars and even taxis. We had to wear trousers and t-shirts as you have to dress respectably.

We are just kicking back, maxing, relaxing all cool, shooting some b-ball outside of the school. Tonight we will be taking another overnight bus to Koh Samui where we will be staying for 3 nights.

Missing you all. Love you all and a massive Happy Birthday Dad (swampy)!! Hope you have a great day big hugs from us xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx