Had a GREAT morning in Pattaya and then headed out to Bangkok.
We had a driver take us up there (about 90 minute drive)... it is still bizarre to see drivers on the right.
We arrived the Courtyard all safe and sound and got settled. We headed out to wonder around and well - why wouldn't there be an elephant walking down the busy city street with us?? You can't make this stuff up people!
We grabbed a tuk-tuk to a Gem store, but did not buy anything as it was too expensive and I think a scam... the Frommers guide warned us...but just an hour or two too late.
We attempted to find a tuk tuk back and soon we were shown first hand about how they try and take you to other stores that they get a kick back on. We fought with 3 and then gave up.
We walked and walked and ended up turned around...finally a tuk-tuk we could deal with got us home. Whew....
We got cleaned up and headed out to a nice Italian place with in a few blocks (of that) of the Courtyard. H got a homemade ravioli...it was YUMMY! I ordered us up a bottle of Chianti DOCG (just cant let go of my Italian experience) and we had a really nice quiet dinner. My pasta was not worth reporting on :)
I am exhausted and looking forward to a good nights sleep.
We are getting out Bangkok on tomorrow and I will be sure to report in as it is our last day i Thailand. We fly out at 6am Thursday... which is really 6pm Wednesday in MN and I get back at Noon Thursday MN time.
Good night from Bangkok! kk
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