February 8, 2010 Laem Chabang, Thailand
The exchange rate $1 equals 30 Baht (Thai Baht)
Yesterday we attended multiple lectures in the Illuminations plus I watched the silent film “Safety Last” starring Harold Lloyd. Whenever we attend a lecture in the Illuminations we think of the 3 ladies from last year’s cruise.
Last night we ate dinner in the Chef‘s Gallery for Indian cuisine to celebrate Jan saying “yes” to my proposal 46 years ago. The Chef‘s Gallery is by reservation only. The chef demonstrated the preparation of the first 3 courses of a 4 course meal and each of us received a copy of the recipes.
Today we awoke turned our TV to ESPN coverage of the Super Bowl (the score then was the Colts 3-0). We went to breakfast at half-time and watched the rest on the big screen in the Illuminations. Later we took the free shuttle to the Siam Bayview Resort Hotel In Pattaya. Jan got her Hard Rock Café guitar pin quickly (#5; she had already got the pins at the last 2 ports on prior trips) and we walked along the beach looking for the Buddha Temple unsuccessfully. Last year we went to Bangkok from this port.
Tonight our table of 8 ate at the Chef‘s Gallery for French cuisine. Very good & entertaining, but too much.
The ship’s internet service has been down a great deal; therefore making it very hard doing emails, facebook, and updating the blog. Thanks for your patience.