Thai Odds ‘N Sods

 Delish Meals








Our last night together, Jesse’s friend Carl of East Indian extraction took us to an Indian restaurant for dosas - a very thin savory crepe made from the fermented batter of ground grain and rice. They have a small amount of potato filling and are served with chutneys and lentil based stews. He and Jesse flew to Northern Thailand On Monday, then will do Phuket area, then will stay with Carls’s uncle in Singapore.



I had laundry done by an elderly lady in a stall near the hotel. I handed her the bag and she said 2:00, and walked away. At two she picked out my bag from a stash 3 metres long stacked 4-5 high. I said how did you know me and my bag. She just smiled and pointed to her head. 



Our hotel has a praying room.



Random:




An electrician’s nightmare. 

Almost caught up with the blog.  On Monday we left for Cambodia - an 8 hour mini bus ride. Getting to know the group really passed the time. Adrienne travels with Intrepid as they are well organized. As an Aussie company she said few Americans travel with them. The first couple I met are from Utah LOL! Others from Ireland, England, Australia, Russia, Brazil and 2 gents from Alberta.I have the least tour travel experience, so lots of mentors.  We have really jelled as a group. 


Comments

  1. SEJanuary 17, 2024 at 1:03 AM

    Your dishes look and sound delicious. And they look fairly healthy too! When I saw the photo with all the hydro lines, it reminded me of a movie I saw set in India - I think it was called Outsourced. The woman who took care of your laundry has a better memory than me. I wouldn’t be able to match the bag of clothes to the owner! Sounds like you’ve had a great start to your tour. So interesting to meet people from so many different places.
    Steph

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2024 at 4:52 AM

    I’m enjoying your travel blog so much bro. 🥰 Thanks for sharing! 🙏. 💗 LOU

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