Bangkok River Dinner Cruise

Did we talk about this already?

Loy Nava Dinner Cruises Bangkok

A luxury rice barge journey into Thai culture and the Thai heart. Five star dining, traditional culture and touring, on the only original antique teakwood rice barge on the river in Bangkok. Experience first-class Thai hospitality and delicious food from around Thailand in the comfort and tranquility of this luxury, open-air cruise.



Daily dinner cruises:
The Sunset Cruise at 6 pm.
The Bangkok At Night Cruise at 8.10 pm
Trip Duration: 2 hours
Boat capacity: 65-70 persons
Price: 1100 baht per person (booked online/in advance)

You can choose from a Thai Traditional Menu,Thai Seafood Menu, or Thai Vegetarian Menu - check out the site for more info.

Silver Temple

Whoa! This place is nuts!

From Neatorama's 10 Most Amazing Temples in the World

Wat Rong Khun

Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, Thailand is unlike any Buddhist temples in the world. The all-white, highly ornate structure gilded in mosaic mirrors that seem to shine magically, is done in a distinctly contemporary style. It is the brainchild of renowned Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.


I don't know if we can make it to Chiang Rai - which is north and east of Chiang Mai but it might be a fun day trip out of Chiang Dao.

Leyana Spa


This looks like a very pleasant, somewhat upscale, but still affordable spa in Bangkok. They offer individual services as well as packages. I'm rather tempted by #4 Ecstasy Time 3 hour package. It includes a scrub, a wrap and a massage + more! Also they have a deal where you get 30% off if you book via the website. So it ends up costing about 120$ for this particular package. I need to try and figure out where it is in relation to where we are staying but provided it's not too far, I think it might be worth checking out.

Love them B&Bs

We are going to be staying in the rear suites (no comments please) at the Baan Orapin Heritage B&B while in Chiang Mai. The suite that we are staying in is known for its tranquility and overlooks the longan trees (it's built into them so they didn't have to be cut) and is within walking distance to the night market and several resturants.

Not to mention a pool. We're going to need all the serenity we can take after the long hard work we'll be putting in at the cooking school...

http://www.baanorapin.com/index.php

Chuga chuga, chuga chuga CHOO CHOO!!

Yay! We're goin on a train!

Overnight trip from bangkok to Chiang Mai. First Class....

Royal Exclusive Travel will deliver our tickets to our hotel the day before.

We get on around 7:35 and arrive around 9:45 the next day.

Should be good - we get our own private seating area and sleeping compartment.

I'm thinking dinner before we go and stop for snacks on the way....

Meditate on this?

Hey - I nearly forgot about this. What do you think?
www.chiangdao.com/chiangdao/meditation.htm

6-7am Daily Morning OMN Meditation (is this supposed to be OHM Meditation do you think?)
6-7pm Evening Kundalini Meditation
Attending each session for at least three consecutive days is recommended, but attendees are welcome anytime. There is no charge although donations are appreciated.

I think I want to try it at least once...

Two Nights in Bangkok...

Makes the world your oysta...

Waiting to hear back from the Old Bangkok Inn. Voted as Conde Nast Traveller Hot List Hotels 2006. We are checking into the Rice Room - the double beds and noted "best" bath products, not to mention free computer and internet access. AND...it's a green hotel. Another gold star for them!

http://oldbangkokinn.com/introduction.php

Check out the room we would be staying in.

So yes mom - we can email you to let you know we made it. I like the term "hippy-chic". Has a friendly tone to that.

Here's what Conde Nast had to say -

Bangkok's first true B&B, the eight-room Old Bangkok Inn is run by a warm, well-traveled proprietress and her son, who guides guests to the hippie-chic nightlife along Khao San Road. There are four room types, each with its own charm: The bath products in Rice make the best souvenirs, Lemongrass comes with an enchanting tropical garden, Jasmine has painted murals, and Orchid a four-poster bed. Wi-Fi access, AC, and powerful showers in the bathrooms make travelers wonder if they've set foot in an urban myth of clean, charming, and affordable accommodations. Guests can augment the inexpensive room rate with a small contribution, matched by the hotel, to four worthy charities.