Landing in vancouver
OMG, the pilot swooped soooooooooo low coming into Vancouver, that I saw some wildlife.
Amazing, isn't it?
Who would have guessed that the weather would be so warm, the grass still green, apples abounding on the forest floor, bambi gorging.
I understand that deer get diarrhea from eating these apples. Talk about scouring the neighbourhood for food...
Amazing, isn't it?
Who would have guessed that the weather would be so warm, the grass still green, apples abounding on the forest floor, bambi gorging.
I understand that deer get diarrhea from eating these apples. Talk about scouring the neighbourhood for food...
comments on the flights
The Embraer 190 had 2 rows of two seats each, and was comfortable.
The Boeing 777 had 3 rows (2 seats, 3 seats, 2 seats) and was comfortable. The meals were adequate. The booze limited but OK, given it was free. The wine, however, was mediocre... BUT... did I mention it was FREE?
Based on my experience, I would recommend the Air Canada flights.
The Airbus A333 had 3 rows of seats (3 seats, 4 seats, 3 seats) and was BLOODY CRAMPED. It obviously mostly caters to Orientals and not lardos (OOPS, I mean... guys such as I.) I chose not to eat, since Air Canada had pretty well stuffed me during the (almost) 14 hour trip.
NOT recommended.
The Boeing 777 had 3 rows (2 seats, 3 seats, 2 seats) and was comfortable. The meals were adequate. The booze limited but OK, given it was free. The wine, however, was mediocre... BUT... did I mention it was FREE?
Based on my experience, I would recommend the Air Canada flights.
The Airbus A333 had 3 rows of seats (3 seats, 4 seats, 3 seats) and was BLOODY CRAMPED. It obviously mostly caters to Orientals and not lardos (OOPS, I mean... guys such as I.) I chose not to eat, since Air Canada had pretty well stuffed me during the (almost) 14 hour trip.
NOT recommended.
my hotel
I always take a hotel for 2 or 3 nights on arrival since I can let my body adjust to the time zone issues without bothering anyone.
I stayed at the Salil Hotel on Soi 11, Sukhumvit Road. They seriously screwed up my reservation requirements and, thus, I'd NOT recommend them.
That aside, it was safe, comfortable, clean, well located, and reasonable. It could include a breakfast, but the menu was not impressive.
I am now ensconsed in "my" BKK apartment
I stayed at the Salil Hotel on Soi 11, Sukhumvit Road. They seriously screwed up my reservation requirements and, thus, I'd NOT recommend them.
That aside, it was safe, comfortable, clean, well located, and reasonable. It could include a breakfast, but the menu was not impressive.
I am now ensconsed in "my" BKK apartment
Soi 11, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
This is my favourite part of Bangkok. I recommend it for my visiting friends.
It is wild enough for a BOFF who goes to bed early.
RIGHT! FEARFULLY TIPTOE PAST THE WILD SIDE IS MORE LIKE IT.
It is wild enough for a BOFF who goes to bed early.
- VW camper bars that arrive about 2300 hours. I have NO idea when they close down, since I've never made it past 0230 hours.
- Lots of farang (usually drunk) trying to pick up the
- incredibly delightful young Thai ladies who are cruising by
(likely looking for slightly less drunk farang). - Street food vendors,
so drink up , eat up, and look at the passing parade - Absolutely swamped with people on the sidewalk, on the street, crossing the street, dodging taxis, tuk-tuks, scooters, motorcycles trucks and the occasional cop on a motorcycle.
- TOO MUCH (almost decadent) FUN!
- I've never seen anything untowards during the times I've been there.
- During the daylight hours, Soi 11 has tonnes of interesting restaurants, massage places, street vendors...
RIGHT! FEARFULLY TIPTOE PAST THE WILD SIDE IS MORE LIKE IT.
Maps (approximate since they are not locating too well)
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Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK | Soi 11, Sukhumvit Road | My apartment, Soi 23, Taksin Road |
recommended reading for visitors
When I mention I'm making Thailand my second home, I get the responses
Well, Thailand has that reputation as the world capital of sleaze, and god knows one can find all manner of that here, should one go looking.
Truthfully, I'm too old for that shit.
If you want a good introduction to the issues surrounding a lonely farang guy coming here, expecting love/romance/relationship from what is essentially an economic transaction, read the book.
- from my male buddies; "You dog, you. HA HA HA"
- from my female friends: (frostily) "How delightful for you." (You disgusting pervert).
Well, Thailand has that reputation as the world capital of sleaze, and god knows one can find all manner of that here, should one go looking.
Truthfully, I'm too old for that shit.
If you want a good introduction to the issues surrounding a lonely farang guy coming here, expecting love/romance/relationship from what is essentially an economic transaction, read the book.
I never was that guy.