Before Krabi, I squeezed in a quick trip to my favourite Asian city (other than our dear little lion city, of course!) with the buddies. I just realised that I head down to Bangkok at least once a year; and I think I’ve been doing that since I was 17. I see the changes as I visit every year, and one that stands out for me is that there are now lovely walkways, much like a super-extended, sheltered, overhead bridge, linking major areas and malls (Singapore should have stuff like that for people like me who prefer to walk!). I love the sights, sounds, smells and food(!) of the city, and these things keep me coming back.

My favourite Bangkok breakfast. Simple, spicy, and super satisfying.

It was Deepavali the time we were there. After dinner we saw fireworks coming from one of the alleys. An Indian family who owned a shop along that lane was out celebrating; they had all kinds of fun things! Fireworks that rocketed around the place; others that shot a ‘waterfall’ of pretty sparks. They were so hospitable and inviting, not only urging us to join in the fun, but also offering us sweets and drinks. We stayed there for quite a while, enjoying the show and playing with the kids. Thank you for making our time there extra special, and happy Diwali, truly.

Couldn’t resist a ‘shoe shot’, especially when the three of us had on similar ones!

Trying on rings and other pretty things…

So silly, so superfluous, but so cute! Rice just tastes that much better when it comes shaped like a teddy bear.

Happy and talking a little too much by this point. Thank you to my dearest, dearest friends for always being there for me. =)

Saw this in the middle of Chatuchak – the Thai version of the Wonder Girls. I tried to get myself recruited, but I was told not having two left feet was a basic requirement. Ah well.

A and B brought me out to an authentic Thai disco (you must be local and know someone to get in, apparently). The food that came with our drinks was super shiok! Fatty pork belly, char-grilled (satay-style) and drenched in a tasty, sweet-savoury garlic sauce.

Trying for a netball trip in May – hope it happens!

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