Kate's Visit to Bangkok

On 17th October, Miss Caulfield landed in Bangkok for a week of food, sun and relaxation. It was lovely to have her stay, not only because her suitcase was filled with treats from home, but because she is fabulous. Here are a selection of photos from her visit.

On her first evening, we went downstairs to grab some satay and a Singha in the Chatrium restaurant. Kate met Rachel and that bonded over picking on me. Friday was a normal school day for me, so Kate unpacked (all my stuff) and had some lunch. I popped home to see her at lunch but got DRENCHED in the torrential downpour that started just as I left. In the evening we went to Coyotes for free margaritas and burritos (yes, most of this blog post will be food related). 

A Singapore Sling and a Mojito - not the only cocktails we
had during Kate's stay, but some good ones on the 36th floor.

On Saturday we went to Chatuchak market and bought some bits and pieces, then went for dinner on the 36th floor - was this the night we ate a whole duck between the two of us Kate? I can't quite remember. I think so! Then on Sunday we went to Sampeng Lane in Chinatown. This is my new favourite place. There are loads of lovely fabric shops and haberdasheries. I could easily have spend a fortune but was good. However, I'm now regretting it and wishing I'd spend more money! Here are a few photos of the spoils of the shopping weekend...

Beautiful ribbons in Sampeng Lane - the shop
just had a long wall of reels. Kate and I were a
bit excited!

Pretty beads in Chinatown

A collection of ribbons we purchased.

My news Christmas themed crockery from Chatuchak - no of
course I didn't NEED it. That's not the point. 

Kate's stash of fabrics that I was hoping she'd forget to
take home.

So after a busy weekend we headed to Koh Samet for a few days. We got up early on Monday and went to Ekkamai bus station to get a 3 1/2 hour bus to Ban Phe and from there, the ferry boat to Koh Samet.

Land ahoy!

The weather was so nice and we were having such a relaxing time (and it had taken us such a while to get there!) we decided to stay an extra night. We spent the time eating, playing cards, reading, sun bathing, eating some more, having massages on the beach and drinking Singha.

Sunset on the first night.

Sadly we were the wrong side of the island to see the actual
sunset, but the sky was pretty from where we were!

The beach wasn't bad either! Certainly an improvement on
my last visit to Koh Samet.

Perfect! Reading the Game of Thrones series. Very good!

The shade was for me - I can't hack the heat!

When we arrived back in Bangkok we were met with more flood warnings. We were stocked up on water and food in case we were stranded, but managed to go out sightseeing for a day or two. We took a boat to the Grand Palace.

The mural of the Ramayana that is painted on the wall around
the Grand Palace.

Some close ups of the painting and gold leaf work.

We spotted this pair!

And a few other scenes we were a little confused by.

We ate many more meals, had many more cocktails, spent some time by the pool (the weather had been the nicest we've had since I came out here) and then it was time for Kate to go home :( But not before buying a camembert and gorging ourselves on cheese and chutney.

Thank you for a lovely time! It was so nice to see you! Missing you already! xxxxxxx