I have some sniffles, Lindy is only a little congested. We aren't fully recovered, but we are feeling better. The short ride to the airport in the hotel car cost us 1000 Rupees, a relatively expensive ride, but we've got Rupees to use up anyway. We manage to spend the remaining 210 Rupees in the airport, some on medicines which are so cheap the store throws in a few extra meds as change.
On the plane they offer Grant's Whiskey as a courtesy drink. I take some, and they pour a "Patiala peg" (a particularly generous helping). This helps make up for the 2 hour 20 minute delay in departure. Luckily, we have no connecting flight nor anything special planned on arrival.
On the way to the Bangkok Hilton, I learn my first Thai phrases. "Sawade kha" is the greeting given to a woman, "sawade khap" to a man.
Our hotel is luxurious. It doesn't cost us anything thanks to Lindy's extensive use of Hilton facilities over the years. Not only is the room a benefit of her customer loyalty, but they offer several executive privileges. We are welcome to attend an afternoon tea and an early evening serving of hors d'oeuvres (a word I still always look up to check the spelling) and wine. Along with the free breakfasts, we don't need to buy any food if we choose to only hang around the hotel.
In addition to the free food, there is a swimming pool and gym on the seventh floor, along with a walking/running path with a view of downtown, and a few shaded enclaves with running water and tropical plants to sooth the spirits.
We relax at the hotel and rest up for some exploration of Bangkok tomorrow.
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| Bangkok Airport |
On the plane they offer Grant's Whiskey as a courtesy drink. I take some, and they pour a "Patiala peg" (a particularly generous helping). This helps make up for the 2 hour 20 minute delay in departure. Luckily, we have no connecting flight nor anything special planned on arrival.
On the way to the Bangkok Hilton, I learn my first Thai phrases. "Sawade kha" is the greeting given to a woman, "sawade khap" to a man.
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| Room with a view |
Our hotel is luxurious. It doesn't cost us anything thanks to Lindy's extensive use of Hilton facilities over the years. Not only is the room a benefit of her customer loyalty, but they offer several executive privileges. We are welcome to attend an afternoon tea and an early evening serving of hors d'oeuvres (a word I still always look up to check the spelling) and wine. Along with the free breakfasts, we don't need to buy any food if we choose to only hang around the hotel.
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| First of daily hotel room snacks |
In addition to the free food, there is a swimming pool and gym on the seventh floor, along with a walking/running path with a view of downtown, and a few shaded enclaves with running water and tropical plants to sooth the spirits.
We relax at the hotel and rest up for some exploration of Bangkok tomorrow.
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