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The Bob Visits Phuket and Bangkok

My sister Bobbi Ann, commonly referred to as The Bob, and her husband Larry visited Thailand in April of 2001. It was an incredible trip, and they discovered many interesting aspects of Phuket and Bangkok, the two cities in which they spent the majority of their time. They stayed in 5 star hotels in both cities and greatly enjoyed the luxury accommodations they provided. They stayed at Le Meridien, one of the best hotels Phuket, which was situated on the coast and provided incredible views of the beach and ocean. In Bangkok they stayed at the prestigious Shangri-La resort located on the Chao Phrava River.

The Bob and Larry enjoyed many of the popular tourist activities and also explored the dynamic cultural heritage of the two cities. She was greatly impressed with the gemstone construction and ornamentation of the many temples. They enjoyed their tour of the tree groves and the efforts of monkeys as they climbed up the coconut and cashew trees and retrieved the fruit and nuts. The floating market in Phuket was an exciting experience. It is the equivalent of a standard swap meet in the United States though it was primarily situated on the river. She also learned some of the cultural courtesies while she was there, which included not crossing her legs and leaving one foot dangling with a foot pointed out. This is considered to be incredibly rude, and feet and hands should not be pointed at anyone. It was also considered to be inappropriate for them to hold hands in public.

The Bob and Larry enjoyed a ride on an elephant and watched as baby elephants drew pictures for tourists on the beach. They also took a hong cave tour for which they climbed into small inflatable rafts and were guided through low limestone caverns. This is a unique adventure and requires perfect timing with the tides to ensure proper access. They had to lie low in the canoe to avoid the sharp edges of limestone as they entered the caverns. The cuisine was one of The Bob’s favorite aspects of the trip and she discovered many new delicacies. Fish is a popular staple food and is incorporated into many of the dishes. One of her favorites was the prawn soup in coconut milk. She also loved the fresh fruit and they were constantly enticed by the many street vendors. The Bob and Larry had a great time on the trip, though she was also extremely happy to get home to her son Jared.

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