Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Where In The World Day 3......Bangkok

Bangkok--what an unique and amazing city--I am sorry I was unable to take more photos. Part of the reason why I am linking to google maps for some key attractions is there were protests going on that Americans with cameras are seen as press in certain areas and I wanted to avoid any possible issues-
If you click here you will be taken to google maps and have the chance to see the lay of the land as well as high lights with additional facts--I use this function on google maps all the time when I travel!


The video is from my hotel and it is a great view of the city--this time of year most of Southeast Asia has a haze all day due to the heat and humidity!




Today's blog candy is from a Bangkok stample--Jim Thompson. A comapny with a very long history of making super fine cotton scarves and shirts and some of the most beautiful silk designs you have ever seen. This cotton scarf is bright pink and white with an elephant motif. The elephant with the trunk up is a symbol of luck! Who ever wins this is sure lucky!!
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67 comments:

  1. oops, video is stil marked as private, I'm here too early LOL!

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  2. I am having a problem also. Says its private.........so disappointed :-(

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  3. Beautiful scarf. Will have to watch the video later as it says it is marked private.

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  4. I, too, will catch the video later, but I do love that scarf!

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  5. No video for me either, but it is a beautiful scarf.

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  6. The scarf is a perfect representation of the
    Thai culture with those elephants marching across it! My daughter traveled to Thailand & celebrated her 21st birthday there in 2002. What a lovely gift/reminder of her fantastic trip that scarf would make!

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  7. What a beautiful scarf. Can't wait to see the video so will check back later.

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  8. Had a video problem. What a fun scarf to share.

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  9. That was a neat peek at Bangkok!

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  10. Video was great, I could see the river. 1 1/2 hours on a bridge, it could fall before you get off. No way. Nice to see it's green. Hope you had a good day of traveling. TFS :o)

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  11. Thanks for sharing your travels with us....very interesting!

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  12. Thanks for sharing your travels. But this post keeps making me sing the bits of that song I can barely remember about 1 night in Bangkok. So it's "la, la la one night in Bangkok la la la", because I can't remember anything more about the song lol. It's only fair to share since your post started it lol.

    It's a gorgeous scarf!

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  13. Bangkok looks a little like Atlanta in the summer, hot and hazy. It's great that you share
    these videos as I love to see different parts
    of the world! What a pretty scarf too!
    Thanks Bryan! :D

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  14. Not so sure I could have dealt with all of the humidity. It is great seeing different parts of the world that I probably will never see in person. Thank you for sharing with us.

    ~ Heather ~

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  15. Thanks for sharing your videos and memories of you trip with us

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  16. Not sure I would like the Humidity! Not my favorite thing to deal with! But it looked lovely there...nice to see all the trees even in the city..:) Thanks for sharing, can't wait til tomorrow! :) (scrapper1969)

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  17. beautiful scarf! you found some awesome stuff on your trips!

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  18. Humidity must be ver high for all the haze! Would have been nice if it was safe to film on street! I want you to se safe, so happy you didn't try!

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  19. Thank you for sharing the video with us

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  20. WOW! Can't believe all the buildings! See you tomorrow for the next leg of the trip!! :)

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  21. Love the scarf, would not like being on bridge for 1 1/2 hours

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  22. Thanks for taking us traveling with you...this is fun. :)

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  23. What type of job do you have that takes you to all these areas? It doesn't sound like you are on a vacation. I love the videos.

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  24. Beautiful!!! My mom has oddles of elephants...but they must have their trunks up! thanks for sharing!

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  25. You lead such an awesome life...all the travel and fun and you still get to craft...lucky ducky. Thanks for having me check out your blog and see all of your travels. Looking forward to seeing where you'll end up tomorrow.

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  26. I hope you enjoy all your traveling, it sure seems like fun to me. :)

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  27. Loved seeing the Bangkok skyline. I love my fresh air here. Thanks for the tour.

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  28. It is amazing how many skyscrapers are there. Hope you are enjoying all the traveling, is this vacation or work?

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  29. I am so glad I could see the Bangkok skyline from your hotel. I am really enjoying this trip-thanks for bringing me along. I hope I come home with a nice souvenir!

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  30. I am really enjoying your world tour!
    Shellee

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  31. thank you for continuing to share wuth us your travels thru the orient bryon!
    marie sierra
    mea57_98@yahoo.com

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  32. I'm really enjoying "my" trip! Very interesting!! I had a friend once who had lived in Thailand. She loved it, especially the food, and really missed that once she moved back to the US. I remember something about fish sauce or something like that. Anyway, hope your insect bite is all cleared up. Keep sharing!!!
    Hugs!

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  33. THAT IS COOL! DON'T NEED A SCARF IN FLORIDA RIGHT NOW BUT THERE IS LOTS OF TIME FOR ONE. tfs
    MSTGANE
    ANN

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  34. I'm enjoying seeing the sights through your eyes!

    sucor_2@hotmail.com

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  35. Thank you for sharing your days with us. It's fun to see that part of the world from a friend's perspective. The scarf is lovely...you certainly have a knack for picking out 'neat little ditties'. Bye, from the Lone Star State!!

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  36. Hi Bryan, I just joined your blog. I feel like on a vacation with you. I don't think I will be going to these places on my own so I will enjoy the trip with you. Hey, do they scrapbook over there?

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  37. Thanks for sharing your travels with us it looks like you had a great time. Such nice gifts you're sharing also.

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  38. thank you so much for this tour. it is so nice of youo to do this for us. what fun, you must love your job. the scarf is beautiful.
    thanks
    michele
    tishy34hotmail.com

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  39. Bryan,

    I am so enjoying your videos!!! I am always happy for you when you get to sleep in your own bed, but I am already looking forward to your next business trip (if we're lucky enough to be taken along again)! ;)

    Thank you for taking the time to share,

    Jennifer

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  40. Thanks for the videos. I'm enjoying traveling with you!!

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  41. Great scene. I have never seen anything like it.
    thanks for sharing

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  42. I am really loving travelling the world with you, some of these sites really amaze me just not what you expect I guess.
    Kim xXx

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  43. What a great time I'm having on this world tour. Thanks so much for sharing.See you tomorrow on your next stop. What a beautiful scarf.

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  44. I need some luck, I've been lacking that lately! :)

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  45. I am really enjoying your videos! THANKS!

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  46. Bryan, thanks again for the great video. I can't believe how hazy it is there. I live in the great state of MN, where you can see forever! Haze like that in the big city is very uncommon.

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  47. Bryan, now your talking.. Been to Thailand several times..love their silk fabrics..and how they actually make silk and scarves; etc.. Wonderful; amazing country.. you are right about the humidity...Wow it's something else ..you walk out of the airport and the smog hits your ..feels like you can cut it w/ a knife.. I had to wear a mask at times when in Bangkok. Thnx for the chance to win..and sharing your adventures..

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  48. Having never traveled out of the USA, I am thoroughly enjoying your mini travelogue. Thank you!
    MCF's Mimi

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  49. Oh love your travels. thanks for sharing this with us so that I may travel the world through you.

    Love the scarf. I collect elephants and you already know and this is wonderful.

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  50. Love you videos, they make me wish that I was there now. I love those scarfs, they are so very nice.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Kathryn

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  51. Very cool video! I love seeing the city like that - it looks nothing like I imagined. Thank you so much for doing this!! HUGS!!

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  52. What a beautiful scarf!! I do collect elephants with the trunks up!! Maybe they all will bring me good luck!! I am so enjoying your videos!!

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  53. I never imagine Bangkok to be so built up...I'm still imaging the location for Indiana Jones, lol.

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  54. I would love to be able to travel as you have and see these places. Thanks for the videos and chances to win.
    I absolutely love elephants so hopefully I will win this beautiful scarf.

    MShady

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  55. Ooh that scarf is beautiful. Mommajo

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  56. Good morning,Bryan!!!I'm enjoying my trip here in Bangkok.What a view, I can't believe how hazy it is.Sounds like we have a full day of traveling to do.Thanks so much for having me along.

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  57. I need to travel!!! This is so great! thanks for sharing

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  58. thanks for the video...love your travel shares.

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  59. Isn't it sad that there are places in the world that you can't just shoot pictures of the amazing things there are to see?!? Thanks for taking us to Bankok!

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  60. Wow, they must feel very cramped! I like that scarf. It makes me think of one of my oldest and dearest friends. Her name is Ellen. When we were in high school her nick name became Ellie, and then Elli-phant. And she does love elephants. If I win this scarf, I will send it to her. Thanks for bringing us along on your trip!

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  61. What fun shopping and finding all those fantastic little treasures. Keep going! I love following along.

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  62. Bryan, I am enjoying your travels so much--thanks so much for sharing your videos

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  63. Pink elephants! Pink elephants! Pink elephants on parade! So cute! Appreciate the chance to win this Bryan!

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  64. I hope you take us with you on all of your trips. Appreciate your sharing!!

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  65. Bryan, thanks for sharing your vids and the blog candy...I love learning about other cultures!

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  66. Another great video. I think the humidity would wilt me being from the prairies of Canada...lol. Congrats to whoever wins your blog candy!

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