Bangkok and Pattaya

Hope you enjoy the pics. Ev with his chicks, Mel with the hot and spicy Thai food and our first Tuk Tuk ride. When we went to one of the temples a few Thai kids wanted to interview us to help them with their English. They were extremely sweet. The weather hasn't change and the sun has finally come out for us to start working on our tans. Heading off to get a Thai massage with NO happy finish!!!!! Pattaya is a very interesting place. Full of dirty old men between 50 and 70 trying to get a bit of jiggy jig!

Off to Koh Samui on Monday were we are looking forward to kicking back on the beach and hopefully getting a lot more sun.

Speak soon, love ya work!!

Melvan xxx

Finally Here In Bangkok!!!!

Hi all well after a long wait we are finally here! The plane ride wasn't as bad as we thought it might be however no sleep meant we were very tired when we got in.

The hotel is beautiful! We enjoyed the buffet breakfast which was to die for.

Not sure about the road rules over here. If anyone knows what the white lines on the road are for could they let us know as they don't seem to be there to drive in between! Interesting cab ride!!!

Very hot and humid and has rained a bit already. Our Hotel adjoins a massive shopping complex and we have already been to check out some of the bargains on genuine brand name clothes. Haven't got our heads around the currency exchange quite yet; but we have worked out it is very cheap.

Off on a tour of Bangkok and to meet the king shortly and then going to the Patpong night markets tonight. Off to Pataya tomorrow for three nights before heading to Koh Samui.

Will keep you posted and speak soon.

Love ya work
Melvan xxxx

Farewell / Grand Final Party

Melvan would like to say a huge thanks to all those who came along to our Grand Final / Farewell Party on Saturday as well as those who couldn't make it but sent their best wishes. We had a great day as it appeared many others did as well.

I am typing this very excitedly the day before we leave - hard to believe after all this time it is so close. I will endeavour to add photos to this post soon. I am working off a Mac (they look good but don't know how to use them - thanks Marg and Pete). Some great shots and I suppose some not so great later in the day.

Thanks heaps again for a fantastic send off!!! Well done to those who travelled and those who took the plunge a got out of their fish bowl (Flybes). We will remember it fondly on our adventures!!!!

Thanks to Wendy and Garry (Ev's Mum and Dad) for their support in making it a great day by assisting with the finger food, etc.

A special big thanks to Glenda and Tony ( Mel's parents - Tony was the really drunk guy with white hair; Glenda was the one cleaning up after us all all day). They have been extremely generous looking after us for the past few months since we moved in; more than we ever expected. They have also put up with Evan's (that's me) crap and constant stirring - although Glenda really loves it. We will miss not having our lunches made and having our washing done (and the rest ....) while we are OS!

Anyway I am sure there is something that I need to do before we leave so I better get to it. I will get onto those photos soon, so keep checking this site. Melvan hope to update it regularly.

Love ya work
Melvan