February 21, 2011 by findingbackroads

Arrived in Thailand!

~ with our local guide at the airport in Bangkok ~

After almost seven hours inside the plane, I’ve landed in Bangkok. Everything was smooth and fine with the trip except for my being overly emotional about parting with Pristine (my seven year old daughter for those who don’t know who Pristine is) and the terrible queue at the immigration counter at Dubai Airport.

Anyway, Thailand means “the land of the free” according to our local guide. Yes, true but I also call it, Thailand – the land where everyone speaks to me in Thai language! From onboard Thai Airways, to landing at the airport, to the hotels and at lunch, everyone thinks I am a local.With my brown skin, black hair, full South East Asian package, I can’t really blame them and I don’t mind at all. Our local guidein that photo up there looks like my father so I’m not really surprised to be mistaken as one of them!

I only have a couple of hours before the busy tour itinerary starts again so this is just a quick way to say I have arrived safely and will blog about the trip as I go!(I’ve sacrificed bathing and napping time for this but I can’t really stop myself from updating the blog and Twitter)

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9 Comments

Mubarak Esmail February 21, 2011 at 2:20 pm

Hi my Colleague,
Welcome to Thailand & nice to meet you 🙂

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good luck February 21, 2011 at 4:57 pm

why you in thailand? I am wating the next post.
any way, have a nice trip!

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1. Grace December 27, 2011 at 3:29 pm
  
  I am here in Thailand for a familiarization trip for bloggers in the Middle East. This all paid for trip is sponsored by Tourism Authority of Thailand.
  
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Maribeth February 21, 2011 at 5:22 pm

I hope you are having a wonderful time! Enjoy it. Vacations do not last long, and think of all the adventures you will be able to tell Pristine about!

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Ivy February 22, 2011 at 10:29 am

Huwaw! Just yesterday I was commenting your perfect morning — having breakfast in Dubai. Now you’re in Thailand. 🙂 Have a blast, then. 🙂

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Edez February 22, 2011 at 1:38 pm

enjoy Thailand dear.
eat pad thai for me 😉

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bing February 22, 2011 at 5:02 pm

Enjoy your stay Gracie…
Dili jud dw kabalo mag English mga locals diha…

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Alex@Jocuri February 23, 2011 at 12:05 am

Well, I think you should get a Thai dictionary then. I hope you will enjoy your vacation, keep us posted!

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yanix February 28, 2011 at 5:03 am

ayyyy grabiii POWER! your pictures kay super NICE, COOL and AMAZING! . You look YOUNGER and SEXIER na inday!!!!!

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