Cultural Learnings No.1.

Hi Folks.

Cheney here - very quick update as we are leaving Thailand for Cambodia soon.

Day 1.

Flight not too bad - both of us managed some sleep; helpful considering the long journey.  Headed for Hotel ('backpacker', really?  Very good.) and Kate managed to bump her head on the taxi boot loading her bag.  Good start.  She's fine though.

Checked-in and hungry.  Braved street vendor and really enjoyed it - Kate had Pork with veg.  I had fish (sorry Mum - no idea what!) with chilli.  Yum.  Fancied a beer.  No bar at hotel but a 'nightclub.'  Turned out to be some bizarre Karaoke joint with mainly female clientele - all dressed in their best frocks.  Of course Kate's beauty shone through but in fairness we were a bit under-dressed (read: very.)  Anyway, a girl sang and received a garland made out of Money...  perhaps a healthy career move for my crooning lil' bro.

Day 2.

Walked lots.  Visited 'Golden Mountain' - Google it folks.  Had a disastrous Tuk Tuk ride that somehow involved 3 tailor shops, a carpet maker and several other souvenir shops.  As for this guy's driving, in return I'd like to tie the driver to the back of a car and drive him at speed around the South Wales valleys - it seems only fair.  All good though. 

Kate has found that her 40GBP Birkenstocks are uncomfortable and has bought a pair of local flip-flops for 1.50GBP - typical.  Met our tour party over a green curry and beer last night. Mainly Brits but German, Canadian and Kiwis also. 

Will update when we can.  Missing you all.

T & K. x