Bangkok I

Arriving in Bangkok is always a pleasure...the temperature, the friendly people and the vibrating city...basically a great place to be. Arrived Friday afternoon and the aiport was very crowded (had to wait almost an hour to clear immigration and another wait for at the taxistand) but I had arrived! It takes roughly 5 1/2 hours from Fukuoka to Bangkok and of course the 2 1/2 hour busride from Nagasaki to Fukuoka Airport.
Staying in the Centre Point on Wireless Road (next to the US ambassador's residence and around the corner from hip and happening LangSuan) our home away from home. It's cheap too. Huge room with kitchen and oversized bathroom (a true blessing after our tiny bathroom in Nagasaki) for 3000 Baht (about 60 euro).
Did a lot of grocery shopping in the revamped and renewed foodhalls of Central Department Store in Chidlom. Curries and condiments etc. plus cakes and a bottle of champagne for Paul's birthday on Saturday 3rd December. Early night...and no worries about tests or anything (Thanks Lotta for your wisdom and Chris for your unconditional support!)