Day 7 - Last day in Bangkok!

Well that's it, our final day in Bangkok, before travelling on to Singapore tomorrow. Today has been a day of shopping, eating, drinking and more shopping. The weather has been particularly bad, so neither of us have wanted to do anything taxing. Out of all the days we have been here, this has been the least tiring, and it has been a welcome break, after the last six manic days in Thailand.

Despite contracting another infection, which isn't unusual for me, our time here has been great on the whole. Spending our 30th Anniversary with Aom, at, So Samsen, was an absolute delight and a memory we will keep with us until we return in a few years. Eating at our favourite restaurant was the real reason we came back to Thailand, and it will be a reason to return in future. Of all the places we have visited over the years, this has been by far the most welcoming and friendly. They really don't call Thailand the land of smiles for nothing, and it of course shows in the hospitality this country offers.

This first leg of our journey has been memorable for all the right reasons. We have been able to see attractions we didn't see the first two times round, and they have once again left us awe struck, at the sheer majesty of Thailand. Of course this is a vast country, and we have only seen a small part of it, but when you fall in love with a city like Bangkok, what else can you do, but return and return again.

Bangkok is by far the best city we have ever visited, and we have travelled to many over the years. For a blogger like me, it is an essential resource, when writing about this part of the World. This is a melting pot of different nationalities and religions, all living harmoniously side by side. I did read recently, that Bangkok is the World's most visited city, and it is easy to see why. There is something for everyone here. From its history and culture, to the food and nightlife; Bangkok has never failed to impress me.

Tomorrow morning we leave for Singapore to meet an old friend, Justin, who arrived this morning. Here I will be exploring a country that I have never seen before, which is highly unusual for me. I have travelled to nearly every country in this region, and this is one of the last ones on my bucket list. Darrell has been to Singapore many times before, but this has always been a place I have avoided. If you ask me why, I really don't have an answer — apart from mentioning the expense and small size of the country. On the surface, there doesn't appear to be a lot to do there, but Darrell assures me there is. 

Bangkok has given us some wonderful memories to take away once again, and we have met some wonderful people on our journey. This is the most important aspect of my life now. At my age, I am happy to be exploring on a more modest level. We will of course return in the future, once we have been to Bali and Japan. Until then, it's a fond farewell to the most special city in the World and a big thank you to everyone who has been a part of our trip this year.

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