One night in Bangkok

Sue (1pm local time): I fear that I have used all 30 minutes of my paid time changing the info to English from Thai script! I would love to publish a couple of photos but cannot, so will try and do this in words...So, hello! We have arrived safely, if a little jaded. All flights went smoothly and connections too. Kids had a bit of a sleep on plane and we all managed a few overnight - surfacing around 7am local time. Hotel is good - in a busy spot - cafes, stalls and hubbub right outside the window ( we are on the 3rd floor - 2 rooms) Western music until late...late. Could be called an alley but I think quite a main street. G and children are having second swim of day right now. Lovely pool. Kids taking all in their stride, although heat amazing. Arrived to 31 degrees at 11.30 last night. Phew! Took in the sights and smells locally this morn - kids shopped - Rosa an excellent passive bargainer - she only wanted one tshirt for 150 Baht but the price of two came down and down the more she quietly said she only wanted one. In the end got 2 for 200 baht. Good work! Finn has ...surprise surprise...bought a football shirt ...Ronaldo lookalike. Have not been too adventurous with food yet - huge hotel breakfast buffet was 150 baht ($6.50 each) and half for children so hunger made the choice easy. Icecream sundaes for lunch! Thai people very friendly. They love the blonde kids - especially the younger! She getting 'hello!' and high fives wherever she goes. We meet our tour at 6pm tonight - we are all curious to meet other families. All very glad to be here...I fear this entry a little random in thoughts and presentation, but hope you get the idea we are safe and well and functioning as usual, except in a different place. Love to all, thanks for your comments...and no, did not feel earthquake ..huge amount of turbulance on flight tho...does that count? xxxx PS I am sure I should be able to change settings, but time limit is making me anxious - it IS Wednesday, not Tuesday as dated. :)