To Hong Kong

After the early start, Burleigh Boot Camp being discussed again I noted, and the sad sight of a motorcyclist either dead or unconscious next to a pick-up en route to the airport, a timely take-off and short flight got us to Bangkok. The new airport is enormous and we made the mistake of walking the wrong way of two directions to the international transfer area, so had to retrace a considerable number of steps and were well exercised when we stopped for coffee! After a four hour stopover, we departed to Hong Kong and the last stop of our holiday. It promises to be good with some friends in town and the Sevens to look forward to, but there will be sufficient time for everyone to enjoy a bit more of Hong Kong beyond previous visits. A good flight and a smooth car ride to the hotel. And, our luggage checked through to Hong Kong in Koh Samui did arrive in Hong Kong - these small joys can make a traveller's day! Mike and Karen, followinganother car, had a lucky escape just getting past an accident right outside the Excelsior Hotel, which closed several lanes of the very busy road at rush hour and would have meant a considerable delay to them had they got stuck in it. We had a good view of the clear-up by police, fire and ambulance, from our 22nd floor room. A couple of beers and a snack in the Dickens Bar finished off the day nicely!