Finally, I've completed all my travel posts including the lovely bag purchased from Bangkok. Now off to my aunt's request for seat lifts . She's in search for this medical equipment for her clinic in NY.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
unexpected treat
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Labels: Gucci, shopping treats
Bangkok Trip : Day 4
So what did the husband bought for the THB2000 cash voucher I got from Gucci? Hard drinks! He happily bought three Johhnie Walker Black Label (with free travel luggage) plus Chivas Regal.
After three hours of flight travel, we arrived in NAIA around 8pm (Manila time). One hour later from the time of Bangkok. Immigration went well with no long lines. Everything went well despite the small glitch with one of the customs officer. I was questioned due to the Gucci paper bag I was holding. Our conversation went like this:
Then I saw a lady next to me holding a Chanel paper bag which obviously bought also inside the Bangkok airport too. She was not questioned or stopped. Makes me think our custom's policy keen on getting tax for Louis Vuitton items but not on Gucci, Prada or Chanel bags. Hahaha! These bags are sometimes more expensive than LV. Hahaha!
Anyway that concludes our 4D/3N Bangkok experience. Thank you for reading my long post and hope you were able to pick some travel tips or ideas with my Thailand experience. 'Til my next travel post.
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Labels: couple time, shopping treats, trips
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Bangkok Trip : Day 3
First stop: Elephant Jungle Ride at Saphram Park: Decided not to take the ride since we opt to try the floating market instead. It's a one hour ride inside the jungle at THB600 per pax.
Second Stop : Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak -- another food trip for the husband and I. The boat ride costs THB150 per person for 1 hour. The experience was ok and the husband was able to taste more foodie here. No, we didn't dwell much on the souvenirs, it was kinda pricey comapred to the street market. But we enjoyed buying some of the treats here like mango with sticky rice (THB10), grilled chicken wings (THB10 per pc) and Thai Spring Rolls (THB20) while cruising the river.
Next stop: Cobra Show at Snake Farm -- after our floating market trip, we were asked to ride a speed boat going to the Cobra Show. Entrance to the show THB200 per person. Again, the husband the show so much. Real live venemous cobra in action. Jumping for his prey. This show, too scary for me!
Next Stop: Elephant and Crocodile Show at Samphram Park. We enjoyed the elephant show so much. Funny seeing these big animals play football and do wonder tricks. I didn't enjoy much the crocodile show. It was long and boring, and I think the crocs not in the mood for the show.LOL.
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Labels: couple time, food trip, trips
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Bangkok Trip : Day 2
Our temple and city tour was scheduled at 930am hotel pick up. The tour guide arrived on time. Luckily, we were the only guest for the temple tour for that day. We had the entire van to ourselves. We were brought to Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) as part of the tour. Sadly we didn't get to go inside Wat Traimit (golden buddha) temple. We were told it was under renovation for months now. But we get to visit the pagodas and the Reclining Buddha. It was sooo huge and long. I wonder how they clean this buddha? LOL. Just look at the pictures below.
outside the reclining buddha temple: with more temples, pagodas, oldest buddhist university and more pagodas around.LOL.
with the Saturday Buddha --- yes they have buddha for different days of the week.
After the temple tour, our guide brought us at the famous Jim Thompson Thai House. He was a well-known promoter and patriot of thai silk who introduced the material to the US Market. He became successful exporter of thai silk who got lost in the woods in the 70's and never came back. His house became a famous tourist spot that showcase the authentic thai architecture house.
After the Jim Thompson Tour, we went to Siam Paragon for late lunch. Was able to finally check shops at the Siam Malls (Paragon, Discovery and Center) and went home with few shoes from VNC which coincidentally on sale that time. Got red and purple wedge here at a steal price. I love it! While the husband busy browsing for discounted tuxedo or formal suits at the mall.
Dinner spent at Chao Phraya River Cruise with Dinner Buffet package at THB 1300 per pax. Supposedly the dinner cruise set for Saturday, our anniversary date but decided to get it a day earlier instead. Aside from the buffet dinner, live band music also available as entertainment.
another yummy buffet..mix of thai, a little japanese, indian and american food. Not all spicy food. Hubby and I again indulged in maki and shrimps! Obvious ba we love buffet food so much?!hehehe!
After our river cruise date, we went straight to Patpong. We were brought to this underground bar which has no name at all but very famous with the girly shows. The place was full with tourists like us. And with THB600 per pax entrance fee (inclusive of one beer), you get to watch girls performing amazing and mind-blowing shows! I want to elaborate more about this but simply I can't. PG rating you know! Hehehe! But all I can say... really AMAZING THAILAND! LOL. (sorry, pictures not allowed here)
Day 3 , the anniversary post next ...
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