The Blonde Squad in Auz: SOUTHEAST ASIA PART 3

Part 3 of 3 South East Asia Adventure

BANGKOK, THAILAND

We have been to Phuket, Thailand before however, my girls had a great desire to visit Bangkok. Since we were flying through there, I thought it would be easy-peesy to just extend our layover on the way back and stay a few extra days. I had an uncle and aunt who were expats there for a number of years and I thought we should check it out. It did not disappoint. It is a HUGE city with unbelievable car traffic but it was vibrant and exciting. We had a fantastic few days shopping, eating and soaking up this bustling city. We were surprised to see so many American foods, brands and influences. We went on a delectable Midnight Tuk Tuk Food Tour through the streets of Bangkok and bathed 5 female elephants in the River Kwai. These memories will surely last a life-time! I can honestly say that we ate on the streets of this city and no one got SICK! It was truly an experience!

Jane's dream is to become the first female mahout (elephant trainer) and own an elephant. She loves those animals and feels completely at ease in their presence. Claire has a Bernese Mahout who was smitten by her. He was serenading her with Justin Bieber songs the entire time we were swimming with the elephants however, he did not understand the lyrics nor her limited conversation with him. Love at first sight clearly cannot conquer all!

I can safely say that Southeast Asia is a marvelous place filled with warm, loving people. Their traditions and cultures are so different from each other and yet they are so interesting to the outsider. We were thrilled to have had the opportunities to visit and adsorb the glimpse that we have had over those 13 days.

We hope that our girls will look back fondly upon this wild ride and know that although their childhood may have been unique it was filled with happy, smile provoking moments. CHEERS!