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Svosj, gone from Laos

So we didn't have time to go up north in Laos. Decided to go to Bangkok instead!! Knowing that Marc and Michelle were already there made it an even better idea.
We jumped on the bus for Ubon after a short songthaw ride to the bus station. Got stamped out of Laos and into Thailand, all for only 10000 kip! In Ubon I was starving, but a guy got hold of our bags and threw them on his bus that was leaving for Bangkok in five minutes. So we just had to follow... Tried to buy food at the first stop, but they wouldn't take dollars! I almost cried, but that didn't help either. Thankfully Caroline managed to change some dollars for bath with a couple of New Zealanders on the bus (think my brain was so energy deficient that I couldn't think by this point). The guy in the shop realised it was a food emergency and scoffed all the cakes and crisps he had into Carolines bag. Then followed a great feast on the bus!
Arrived in Bangkok at 5am, and had more food. Found Marc and Michelle and a place to stay, and headed for the irish bar. As you do :) Many beers later, the other 3 went for massage, whilst I chose alternative stress relief - shopping!! Didn't get very far though, as I ran into Antti and Risto and went back to the pub instead.
Had the first lie-in in since Phnom Pehn (hard work this travelling business) the next morning. Then repeated the scedule of the day before.
Right now I'm trying to sit still whilst waiting for the surprise M&M have for me and C! So so excited. Even though it has been resceduled for tomorrow as a late night chicken of a street stall is not agreeing with Marcs insides... Will let you all know as soon as I know what it is (think it involves food, so must be good).
Thank you very much for great email/comment updates, Foodge, Lindsey and Hege! When are you going to Wales, Goon? Ida, are you staying at the same adress?
Hope all is very very Christmassy at home!
Lots of love from us

posted by Guro @ 05:51