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I am home the whole day. In fact I stay inside to avoid the strong sun which often does some harm to my health more than nourishing me with vitamin D. Last week I had a guest from Europe. We met in June and he was here on business. His experience with Bangkok 12 years ago changed his imagination completely. Showing him shops in Siam Paragon, Siam Square and Central World, treating him nice food by the river at sunset in a simple decoration but modern style and good service riverside restaurant, all places impressed him. Viewing the outer ring bridge in the night always brings the pride to my close friend and I who were born and raised up in Phrapradaeng. We had been waiting for a shortcut to Bangkok and the other side of Samutprakarn for ages.. So since the bridge construction was finished, she and I have been using it daily for free of charge. Over there any viewpoints down the river are beautiful.. especially at dawn and dusk. Another day, going out in the hot sun to the Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple and Wat Po. He was so happy. But I was very tired. In fact I should realize that I am approaching the end of my teenage years.. We started by having lunch at Foodland soi 5 Sukhumvit at the counter of Took Lae Dee in a crowded atmosphere but the food was fantastic even though you are new to all kinds of Thai food. My order was out of the menu since I knew the original restaurant pretty well from my years working at an advertising agency in Ploenchit Arcade, I realized that the chef here made the best Khao Nua Pad Prik ( rice topped with fried beef with chilli, spring onion and onion, with a sunny egg on the side) ..ooh.. so wonderful..( No wonder that I broke off my vegetarian diet for a short period of time). Why I brought him there? Because it is 24 hour restaurant. Without me as a guide, it is easy to walk there by himself any time since his hotel was quite close. At the Grand Palace, he pointed at the two chinese lions guarding the palace door and asked for the photography. He said , " I like the lions there, I am a lion. What are you?" Huh.. Lion and Lioness, that's why we get along very quickly.. After Wat Po, we had some drink at the Deck ..The Temple of Dawn was right opposite. My favourite drink is Nam Manow ( my formula, no sugar, no soda, but honey instead.) So he began to follow my advice. And he ordered double every cafe we stopped. But well, he would never get the same satisfaction unless I did it myself...ee ee. Instead of using a driver, I planned to take taxi, took-took, ride the boat and connect with BTS. I completed my plan. But as soon as we separated at Siam Station, it rained. The strong sun and later the rain caused my body weakness. But the Lioness did not give up. The next two days we both had factory tour. One in Bangkok and the other in Chainart! Oh dear, imagine walking in the production line for 2 days, and the meeting adjourned at 7 pm. My brain sore, my beautiful legs hurt, my body exhaust, my creativity loss... Dinner by the river Chao Phya ended at 8:30 pm. I came home nearly 11 pm..: not enough rest. The fifth day of his visit, I stayed home. He remained in his hotel. We both were sick lion and lioness. Healing ourselves in our own caves. My doctor gave me 2 days absence letter in case I need it. But I remain home till now. I tell myself, I will never over estimate my energy again. ![]() My guest at Viharn Yod in the Grand Palace. The gates are the most beautiful mother-of-pearl in lay work in Thailand. ![]() Believe me, this is the factory in Chainart. ![]() Wat Ta-soong interior decoration, Uthaithani, across the river. ![]() cool corner inside a new Temple Hall ![]() Fried chicken with cashew nut and dried chilli, Chainart style. ![]() A new Prayer's hall. ![]() One of the most stunning mural paintings in Wat Prakaew. ![]() Kiewwan sea food in coconut, spicy and soft..with nice fragrance of the ingredient mix... ![]() First I wondered what was hidden under the fried rice noodle..? Don't guess. You will never know what under the crispy looking sen mee until you try it. ![]() It was quite late when I was able to shoot this newly served dish of pig's leg !! Dedicated to Yabua who might enjoy the German style than the Thai. |
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