We are lucky in that we have some very nice customers who really seem to be appreciating our personal service and smaller groups and other than the fact that we are not making much money we are enjoying the more relaxed pace!
There seems to be little news of volcanic ash at the moment so airports have been open all last week, hopefully confidence will return and visitor numbers will improve, it really is a great time to visit Ireland there are no crowds and the welcome is warmer than ever!
I have been reading some good books lately but my current book is really entertaining, it is called “Eleven Minutes Late” by Matthew Engel it is the story of a trip through England by train and highlights the chaotic and often ridiculous state of UK railways since privatisation, it really is a love hate story, the author, like me seems to love train travel but hates the way the new operating companies are ruining the sheer experience of rail travel - fascinating stuff!
I promised some more insight into our time in Thailand, we base ourselves in Pattaya which is often referred to as “sin city” and it is fair to say that it is an assault on the senses when you arrive, in many ways it is laid out rather like most beach resorts with a beach road with its bars and restaurants spread along a strip of I suppose 3 miles but behind lies a truly bewildering array of bars for all “tastes” obviously it has its very sleazy side but for a couple like us it the ultimate party town! I lierally cannot think of any entertainment that you couldn’t find, we have been ten pin bowling, crown green bowling, to waterparks, go carting golfing and fishing to name a few! All of these are so cheap and well organized also you can be sure of not going hungry or thirsty there is always food and drink available!
Pattaya is not the place if you dream of a beach holiday surrounded by peace and quiet, the beach is not exactly clean but cleaner ones are a short distance away and peace is certainly not easy to come by! One of our favourite haunts is the soi 2 (soi is street in Thai) area where live music is the main theme, tiny bars will host a 4 or 5 piece band and the amplifiers will be turned up to the max to try and drown out next doors’ band! Some of the musicians are amazing, if you like rock try out Toy Bar on the corner of Soi 2 and second road but bring your ear plugs!
Me showing my great skill at fishing (first time!) Dont worry I threw it back!
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