My friends have been bugging me to update my blog more often, particularly after going to Thailand for 2 weeks and writing my ‘memoirs’ whilst I was there. So rather than write a day by day account of my adventures, I’ll try to put the highlights in to a few entries.

So how did it all begin? Well a few months ago I was contemplating what to do with my 10 days of annual leave. Not having a clue of where to go I asked my friend, who happened to have been to Thailand on her honeymoon earlier that year. She suggested the destination, so I said yes and the next thing a knew I had booked a return flight to Bangkok!.. in 6 weeks time!

I had to move fast…

I knew VERY little about Thailand and had only a vague interest in even going there. I knew they had spicy food but that was it, I had no idea where to go or what to see. WHY was I going to this place???! Luckily my friends came to my rescue and created a whole itinerary of where to go, when to go and where I could possible stay! And all with very little thinking involved on my part! I was to go to markets, visits elephants and tigers, attend a cookery course and look at some temples! It was beginning to sound fun… I think.

So as the days rolled by and I got closer to the day of my flight, I could feel the excitement building up… in my friends. Maybe I’m just one of those people that doesn’t feel the excitement until I’m actually there, standing in 32 degree heat with a bottle of Singha in my hand and some Pad Thai on my plate. Maybe it would just suddenly hit me and I’d become giddy with anticipation just thinking about getting on that plane destined for tropical paradise? The short answer, was no. The long answer would take me through 2 weeks and 6000 miles around the world, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Packing. I was told to write a list of what I should take on holiday. It’s always sensible to plan ahead and count the number of clean underwear you could potentially need, so a list is always a good call. SO… Tootbrush? Check! Toothpaste? Check! Suncream? Check! All very sensible items so far. Insect Repellent? Check! Phone Charger? Check! Smaller backpack?.. OK sounds a little strange but it’s acceptable. Paracetamol? OK. Lip Salve? Maybe. Toilet paper?? What?.. Torch?! Eh?.. Goggle spray??! Really??.. Pencil sharpener?!! What for??! SCISSORS????! My list had turned a little bit over cautious I think… I decided to leave out the scissors.

My backpack filled and with the help of no less than 5 girls at work, I managed to get the bag on to my back and I was finally able to begin my adventure. So I said my goodbyes and ventured to Heathrow airport and Terminal 2…