Keithambrose

Shame you don't like monkeys!

Yes, it's common on this forum. Hence my use.

Seconded

Sorry. 'Derailed by stomach issues'!

Don't blame them, either!

I would put Dubai last!

Quite!

I don't think you need to apologise!

Now to Bangkok, where my plans to meet Master Vinapu detailed by stomach issues. Last comment on Siem Reap, I was kept busy by a string of twinks, new ones turning up daily. Didn't try the other bar, in the end. When I flew out of Siem Reap, the farce of the airport was clear. When I checked in I was the only pax in the entire 30 or more desks. Ditto security and immigration. As I walked to gate 20, of 24, I wondered what was going on. There were 3 or 4 boutique shops, empty, a sort of coffee kiosk, serving takeaway from a hatch, and that was it. Signs to my gate proclaimed 'shops', confidently, but there weren't any. There were other pax at the gate, one who confirmed that it was not even possible to buy a bottle of water! Plane, 70 seater, filled up by a tour group who arrived late. In the circumstances, not surprisingly, we left early. Chinese built, 50 year contract. The Chinese will build a casino there. As my driver said, sourly, Cambodia is owned by China.

Well, I like white wine chilled, but perhaps not that much?

Not quite, keep going!

Possibly a little further south!

I was rather hoping the wine came from further afield!

Hmmm?

I wait by the window, or balcony doors, in my case ....

True, but mine seem to be frequent visitors!

What a tedious exchange......

I'll check it out!

Not such a good experience in Pub Street. Went for a glass of white wine, indifferent wine, $4.00 a glass!

Pub St again reasonably quiet, in terms of people, not noise! Plenty of space to did and order a beer for $1.00!

PS. Not yet been assaulted by macaque monkey!

I know what you mean, the Meridien Bangkok is like that. But because of the key card elevator, you have to go downstairs. Viroth's is low rise, no elevator. Because it's small, you can't bypass reception, but since the staff are very relaxed, hotel is gay owned, it's fine. Sometimes they bring the boy up, which can be difficult if you have disrobed in anticipation!

Small point. Just had good supper at Khmer Grill. Stirfried chicken and vegetables, plus separate garlic rice. Gin and tonic, small water. $9.00! I thought I had been under charged but no. Left generous tip

Indeed.

Some days it's an A330-300, more comfortable, but same timings!