Bangkok - Ground Zero, at the flower market

[Walter John]

The official first day at the four wings hotel on the Tuesday, we had time for a short trip into Bangkok central to check out the flower market, palace and gem stone factory. I went along because I wanted to see Bangkok on the streets, a ground zero experience I did not want to miss. The mini bus included a bunch of aussies, the Andersons of Hawaii, BS man and Bob from Cali and some others. Joe our guide was great, he spoke better English than I did, I only spoke Australian in fact, anyway this was a great little time, I nearly got lost and nearly got run over by traffic. Let's go to the pictures.

There I am, winding my way back

Isn't she gorgeous

[Walter John]

Flower power

I had to get some Baht from the ATM, meanwhile everyone else took off leaving me stranded on the other side of the road, thanks guys..here's where I nearly got slammed by the traffic. I got the hang of crossing the road eventually.