Diary of (a) John
09/02/2002
Sorry for not writing earlier, but as you know my sister arrived last Friday and things have been a bit hectic since. She seems to have bought the apartment switch, although she did make a comment that she thought I lived in a bigger apartment, and that some of the furniture wasn't 'me'. Told her it came with the apartment, and she accepted that.
Took her to Pratunam on Saturday, which she rather enjoyed, and Patpong in the evening. I figured Patpong was rather save, since I hardly ever get there and it is usually swarming with tourists anyway. One girl did recognize me, but she was at the other side of the bar and only spotted me when we were leaving, so I don't think my sis noticed it. And if she did she certainly didn't say anything.
On Sunday it was the usual tourist stuff: Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keow, Wat Po, Wat Arun, followed by dinner on the Chao Phrya. Sis was in shock of the prices. She is used to US prices, and could not believe that all this food had only cost less than 30 bucks.
She is out on a tour to the Floating Market and Rose Garden today (I used the excuse of work to get out of this one :), and we have plans to visit the Hard Rock Cafe tonight.
And tomorrow she is taking the overnight train to Chiang Mai, where she will stay for 4 days, allowing me the chance to catch up on work. Amongst others :)
John
PS Jack's couch is NOT comfortable. The things I put up with for family...