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Final 24 hours in Bangkok

19 - 20 November

We've come to the end of an amazing holiday (well I would say that as I booked it 😂) with a final 24 hours in Bangkok.

We stayed again at the super Vera Nidra B&B which is such great value for a major city. 



Our final day started with some cleaning duties. I can't bear coming back with a stinking bag. So it was a quick 2 minute walk around the corner to the laundrette to wash and dry all our clothes. It took about an hour at an extortionate cost of £2.50. The laundrette also supply the powder and detergent free of charge! 



It was a really hot day so we took sanctuary in the shopping malls so I could indulge in a little Christmas shopping, including a visit to my favourite store.  I was 14kg light in my luggage so I could afford to add more weight!  In fact Eva Air allow 2 x 25kg bags per economy passenger and by the looks of it everyone else used it 😲

 

The Bangkok malls are dripping with designer stores and lots of vibrant colour.  My favourite is ICON Siam which was only a 10 minute walk from our accommodation.  I still can't get used to see Christmas decorations in 35 degs c + heat!






There were however some odd food choices..



Following another delicious meal at £1.50 each, we treated ourselves to final cocktails at The Pennisula overlooking the Chao Praya River.  

A lovely end to a super holiday 😊




Until the next sunset.



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