THAILAND AUGUST 2009

[Tadek59]

Fantastic video and excellent photos !

5*****

[mommarox2]

oh my gosh, what a beautiful place to visit., looks like a fairy tale setting.

Thank you for taking me on this wonderful trip

endless starz

[roadbiketraveller]

I am so happy you enjoyed this.

Julia.x.

[marycigarettes]

gorgeous photos as always...reminds me of my childhood years in singapore.

[roadbiketraveller]

so many memories.

I was there too dear Mary.

.x.

[josepolo950]

no mint take a condom instead!!!hahaha ,did not know condoms were edible!!lol!!

uuumm..stunning photos , the architecture, the flowers, the art, the markets, etc its all too beautiful ...I feel zen now....lol.

thank youJulia for showing us some of your fantastic voyage !!! xxxx

[RobElliottMusic]

Sorry i've arrived so late Julia.

Wow! loved these photo's. I can almost feel the atmosphere...and the heat!

Im intrigued by that floating market....do you have to swim out to them? haha!

I dont think there's any need for those condoms...if they dont have mints, then thats kissing out the window, so you can say goodbye to foreplay too.LOL!

[RobElliottMusic]

PS: Loved the music....and i forgot to say, i hope you had a great time. 5*

[roadbiketraveller]

Hi rob,

Thanks so much for your comment which could never ever be too late.x.

[nannerbj]

Some lovely Images Julie - but cant get the cabbages and condoms one out of my head for some reason !!!!!!!! ;-) My brother is heading to Thailand in November - maybe its the cabbages !!

[HermanHanauer]

An enjoyment to look at Julia.thanks for sending Mikee.

[roadbiketraveller]

Hello Herman, good to see you are able to watch videos again.x.

[baldyholly79]

This video is so enchanting, what with the magical music and brilliantly choreographed scenes, wow! I too have been to Thailand and sampled its delights(with my wife of course! lol) and have to say that this video has re-ignited my passion for the place. Fantastic!!!

[roadbiketraveller]

Thank you Jamie for your wonderful comment.x.

[monello198]

the worst mosquitos i've ever come across were in Norway??!!

real swarms of the buggers !!

some the size of jet fighters, and a bite like a bulldog!!

really i was so suprised !!

lol

xx

[roadbiketraveller]

Norway?

that IS quite suprising !

what were you on ?? :)

.x.

[monello198]

to be fair i was ON most things, including tour with several bands.. but i kid the not...

Norway is a real bitch for the old mossies... in fact they are big buggers up in the artic circle..

they need to be!!!

lol

xxx

[roadbiketraveller]

Didn't find any in Iceland !!

[monello198]

ok...

20 feet below the artic circle...

honest..

google it...

xxx

[roadbiketraveller]

I'll believe you......

[monello198]

by the way..

the music is growing on me

xx

[roadbiketraveller]

Yeah right.....

:).x.

[monello198]

lost track of which reply was for which comment!

lol

actually it is ok..

not my thing ..

but then discordant plucking never was

lol

xx

[LanangYogya]

Very exotic place! Thailand culture is near with my country! Coconut and banana trees, floating market, sculpture, orchid, dance, even the elephant soccer team! Oh and I notice the music is almost exactly the same as one of our traditional music scales. I'm happy if you like Asian places. Soon you will familiar with our mosquitos too :D

[roadbiketraveller]

Andhika, - I was bitten all over by mosquitos despite huge amounts of insect repellent - was not a pretty sight!.x.

[Toracube]

Those beaches look amazing! Doesn't it rain?! An amazing place. Got to get out of my flat!!!! Stunning Pics. 5/5 Andy

[roadbiketraveller]

It rains big time. Wall to wall rain, one night we literally waded home from a restaurant! I tried to video it but the camera steamed up too uickly to make it worth posting.x.

[sneakyuploads]

A very Grand Video, you have enlightened me to the rich culture of a distant nation, wot a contrast to our poor pathetic existance, we are in the third world of Surveylance cameras watching our every move, if thats progress then they can keep it, i am off the first chance I get, to find peace and tranquility, ah well my computer`s the closest I can find and your wonderful video, Thanks Jools xxx

[roadbiketraveller]

Wayne darling, England is not so bad if you look beyond 'big brother'. I have been out today cycling in the country surrounded by peace and tranquility everywhere. I think your new vid with Dave is excellent - I'll go there in a minute. much love.x.

[sneakyuploads]

Love this music, did you knock it up when you were there ?

[Tadek59]

Interesting video and beautiful places !

5*****

[roadbiketraveller]

Thank you for your comment tadeus, I hope you are well.x.

[cinderellalifestyle]

Beautiful pics and lovely music to match the feel.....looks like a truly wonderful getaway.....thanks for sharing this cybertravelog! :-) Laurie

[roadbiketraveller]

Glad you enjoyed it Laurie, thanks for commenting.x.

[roadbiketraveller]

You'd love it Matt :).x.

[TERUKO5]

What an enchanting place! Great shots. 5*****

[roadbiketraveller]

Thanks Teruko for your comment and your stars.x.

[1stlagitana]

Adorable video with fab pics. Wish I had a cam like that when I visited many years ago. I did not go to the beaches I did trecking of the opium triangle, departing from Ciang Mai, with a guide and 4 more persons (from Australia) an experince I will never forget, the leaches, the humidity, the hot rain!!!

I can say glad I did it, but I'll never do it again. He he to confortable now at my age!!!! Still a wonderful memory from a lovely country with such nice people!!!!

[roadbiketraveller]

At your age?????

Ha Ha - don't make me laugh...

We shall be 2 intrepid old ladies about town next week !

Did you finish packing yet?

.x.

[no2hate]

incrdible! I want to get there some day! peace2u! eric

[roadbiketraveller]

I hope you do get there one day. It's beautiful. Warmer hospitality you would be hard pressed to find and it's not an expensive place to be once you get there.

.x.

[streetspiritlive]

Love the pics and the music of this most beautiful land!

Very enjoyable!

Thank you Julia for posting

and thanks for sharing mikee : ))

[roadbiketraveller]

Thank you, Marianne, for watching and commenting.x.

[hawkmoon03111951]

Went to Koh Samui a few years ago. Beautiful island. One piece of advice though, don't ride on an elephant, astride its neck, when wearing shorts. Very tough, prickly hairs.

[roadbiketraveller]

I doubt it's changed much,-  so laid back and beautiful.

Sound advice on elephant hair !

.x.

[theKAVRIN]

blast I really wanted a mint hehehe...

nice vid Julia

[roadbiketraveller]

I'll bring the mints when I come to see you perform live !.x.

[theKAVRIN]

that'll do for me ,luvly jubbly,perfect ,hehe

[6K6R]

Great posting Julia it's captivating 5*****

Claude

[roadbiketraveller]

Merci bien mon ami.x.

[ElemeFF]

Wish I could have been there ... 5*

[roadbiketraveller]

Hello Micky, thanks for your stars.x.

[monello198]

Looks so relaxing..

xx

[roadbiketraveller]

Hi again Mikee,

it was too hot to do anything but relax really !

.x.

[sherrywine1941]

Very beautiful scenes.. Thank you for sharing with us. (5*) Sherry

Thanks mikee for the the send.

[roadbiketraveller]

Tthank you for taking the time to watch and comment.x.

[sproutcentral]

Very exotic Julia. I could feel the humidity just watching the vid. Didn't see you riding the elephant though...lol.

Is the restaurant with the condoms called a condominium?

5*****

Dave x

[roadbiketraveller]

I'm there -at 2.53 -

'a condominium'? - I like that!

[sproutcentral]

So you are, how did I miss that? Bloody elephant stole the limelight.

[blondiebabs]

really wonderful julie....great pics hunni !!!

love to go there ,,,,,hugs xxbabs

[roadbiketraveller]

Thanks Babs, humidity nearly killed me but it is a truly wonderful place.x.

[raconter1]

Just amazing! Sights and sounds very exotic! It's great that you shared your family's wonderful adventure! :) Jack

[roadbiketraveller]

Hi Jack, next postcard in about 3 weeks, -

old stamping ground!

.x.

[raconter1]

Looking forward to it, Julia!  :) Jack

[tps607]

A most remarkable video...sights and sounds of a place so far away from here in distance and in context.You are so lucky to be able to visit these wonderful places,and I applaud you for taking advantage...and sharing so generously! Thanks so much! :o)

[roadbiketraveller]

Yes, I am very lucky to be able to travel so widely. The world is a wonderful place. Thank YOU for always commenting so favourably on my travel videos.x.

[tps607]

You must visit exotic Texas....I have your roadbike ready to roll!

[roadbiketraveller]

Have been nearly to Texas, not sure I could rike a bike in that heat, hiking was bad enough in the four corners. Thank you for the offer of your bike Sir Tom.x.

[tps607]

4-Corners is worse...no trees (but the scenery is better)....

[Maysey1]

My wife of 25 years was born and raised there and we look forward to visiting again soon to her country. The people there are exceptionally warm and hospitable, just like my wife. They don't seem to harbor any anger or aggressive type feelings, and it is consider weak to loose control over your emotions, everything just seems to flow along and work, especially the traffic. Lovely culture, lovely people, thanks for sharing your travels. Mark

[roadbiketraveller]

I agree, the people are delightful. The country is not named the land of smiles for nothing. Thanks for your comment.

.x.

[EdMuirton]

Excellent sights, video and soundtrack Julia! Most enjoyed! Cheers!

[roadbiketraveller]

Hi Ed - thanks for watching and commenting, how's your cover of Mikee's song coming along???

[EdMuirton]

Oh, we are getting there Julia. The song is 90% done, just have to do the video now. So should be up in a year or so! lol. Hopefully, a bit sooner!

[monello198]

I can wait..

just as long as it's up before the next ashes series..

don't want you buggers going double or quits

lol

;-}~

[BigLoveZone]

so very interesting, Julia!

much respect

[roadbiketraveller]

Thanks Bobbie.

.x.

[gerdenshed]

Santa Condom lol... Wow that was weird lol...5*s

Mark.....

[roadbiketraveller]

The whole restaurant was a bit wierd in an amusing way,- it raises a lot of money to support educational projects and the Hill Tribe communities.

.x.

[Hollistergirl0731]

Julia, you are so cool! Some counties

have interesting instruments too!

[roadbiketraveller]

Yes, I think my favourite is Peru. I have used some really beautiful music on my Peru video by some musicians that I met in Cusco.

.x.

[roadbiketraveller]

Thanks Gary,

OK - I will conceed that the music is OK- it took me forever to find it !

Love candles - have them round the bath....too much information!!!

.x.

[Hollistergirl0731]

Beautiful Video and very nice pictures

Lovely music too! I enjoyed this video!

5 stars!

Hollie

[roadbiketraveller]

Hollie, what a sweet girl you are!, you must be the only person in the world that likes this music!

lots of love.x.

[Hollistergirl0731]

I like to listen to a lot of music, for I enjoy

all types of music for many reasons!

I find this very soothing and relaxing!

Wonderful Job Julia!

[westpoint64]

Not so! I found it to be quite pleasant and tranquil...quite pleasing to hear. So count me in too along with my terrific friend Hollie!

*hugs*

David xx

[roadbiketraveller]

Hi Dave,

Nice to see you dear man.

.x.

[smartbluecat]

What a great eye you have. Wonderful pics!

:o)

[roadbiketraveller]

Praise from Gary - makes my day !

I'm quite suprised how cool we managed to look - the humidity nearly killed me!

.x.

[roadbiketraveller]

Thanks Rachel, it's really difficult to edit them down to just a few for a short video.

.x.

[roadbiketraveller]

Under "JN and other cute guys" !

[roadbiketraveller]

Thank you dear boy !

Have a good holiday, love to Lol.

.x.

[Jagamp]

Beautiful video Julia, as always you produced some excellent photographs :)

Although I have never been to Thailand but have had friends from there, it brought back memories of my two trips to Malaysia, some of the scenes were very similar in parts :)

I love Asia and the people, they are so friendly :)

5*****

[roadbiketraveller]

Thanks Jeff.

My friend LanangYogya from Jakarta says it is very similar. The people are really lovely.

.x.

[monello198]

they're very chewy aren't they?

2:21

[roadbiketraveller]

can't remember....

[monello198]

do they do the poster at 3:38 as a tea towel?

it would look good in the kitchen

lol

by the way Jessica enjoyed the music..

xx

[roadbiketraveller]

Sorry about the music - It was really hard to find traditional classical music that didn't sound like you'd put Jessica through a mangle !

[monello198]

# 2:11 #

[marycigarettes]

i'm going there to have a sex change and become a ladyboy!

[roadbiketraveller]

Mary - this is the first holiday we've been on when the tour guide has warned us to look out for our Son rather than our Daughter!!!!

.x.

[marycigarettes]

crikey

[monello198]

Orchids!!

beautiful RoadBike...

well done..

another great record of your travels..

love the picture at 0:34

looks like you enjoyed yourself

mikee

;-}~

xx

[roadbiketraveller]

Hi Mikee - it was a great trip but don't ever go in August- the humidity was 79%.

.x.

[vegasdaddy17]

Excellent Vid Julia...Hey!1st to comment...Do I win £5?...LOL...

[roadbiketraveller]

Billy ! - have you got a 'bot' or something - it hasn't even finished processing !

Thanks for commenting - fiver in the post.x.

[vegasdaddy17]

Heard it!...LOL...BTW...I'd prefer an After 8 to a Condom as I find them rather Chewy!!!...LOL...

[roadbiketraveller]

Ha-Ha - the children found that restaurant quite fascinating-absolutely everything was made of condoms - except the food which was very good!.x.