Saturday, March 28

Another day in paradise!

Today we will spend enjoying the sun and retirement by walking, swimming, reading, and playing games.

Later this afternoon we will head downtown to pick up my clothes from the tailor.

We took the bus downtown. We had a mission to accomplish.  We decided to commission the man whose prints we bought.  So, we needed to find a place where we could get a colour picture printed for him.  We found the tourist authority and they did it for $10 baht.

This picture has a great story behind it.

We had passed a place I wanted dinner.  So back we went.  It happened to be called Prime Steakhouse.  The food was amazing as was the atmosphere.

Hamburger stuffed with feta cheese on roasted veggies in a gorgeous red wine sauce.

Then we caught the bus and headed for Cicada Market.  When we got on the two seats were filled.  Two of the ladies squished together so I could sit.  Of course I have a larger a** then they thought.  So, one of them got up and moved to the other side so I would have a seat.  Thai people are so accommodating.  We first went to discuss the picture.  It will be ready next Friday.

Then on the way out, there was a dog show.  So, we had to stay and watch.

Next, back to downtown to go to the tailors.

Yes, my dress fits so we are finished with the tailor.

This was supposed to be a tunic but it turned into a caftan/ moo moo.

This was supposed to be a nightgown, but she made a tank top.  There was enough fabric to

Add a wide band at the bottom - now a dress.

Then, I've went across the street to buy Maribeth's bowl.

Finally, it is massage time.

A one hour foot massage for me and a one hour oil massage for Bruce.  $450 baht ($27)

Friday, March 27

We had coffee and sort of missed breakie.  So for lunch I had ham on focaccia black olive bread with mustard.  Yoghurt for dessert.

I finished reading my book and lazed around until around 4:00.  

Check the guy on the motorcycle with the ladder

Bruce with his new murse and tinted glasses and tan.

The green bus. A truck with long seats on the side in the back

Us trying to find the ocean...

I guess we ended up at the fish market.

Then we took the bus to the north end and walked about an hour (a beer break part way) to the Cicada Market.  

A gorgeous hotel and grounds - walk in price $10 000 a night ($400)

We made it to the market.  I ordered kebobs to eat and take home.  Bruce did the same with his fav pork meal.

I never noticed this when I bought the doll last week- a cute Ferris wheel

Neat sculptures

New dress for GG

Bruce poses

Time to go home, have a glass of wine and play cards

Thursday, March 26

We got up and had peanut butter and banana on toast along with yoghurt.  Then we decided to head over to Makro (Thailand's Costco) and buy beer and groceries.  It is about a 10 minute walk even though it is across the street.

Check out their hours:

We looked around and I had to take pics of some things we just don't see back home.

These are prawns

Frogs , not even skinned

Bakery, very nice bread selection

Lots of fresh chicken in a huge heap

Eggs- not refrigerated

Seriously-  a whole shelf unit of MSG

the same amount of shelf space for chili sauce

The liquor section- of course we were ready to check-out at 10:30, but we aren't allowed to buy alcohol until 11:00, so we had browse the whole store.

We ended up with $2300 baht worth of groceries $100.  We headed home pretty heavy bags.

My new glasses

We headed home and finally got around to doing laundry.  The washing machine is on the balcony.  45 minutes later they were ready to hang up.  About three hours later they were all perfectly dry!

We got ready to go into town.  First stop was the tailors.  Surprisingly, the moo moo fits fine, loose and comfy, and the fabric so silky. Lol (it is silk).  The dress is cute except needs to be taken in under the arms a bit.  The three pairs of linen/silk blend fit great.  So, Saturday the dress should be ready.

Next, we were off to Nine Optic.  Bruce needs his glasses adjusted and checked.  He isn't sure they are right.  When we got there, first thing she insisted she clean both of our glasses. 

 Then they adjusted Bruce's stems and then rechecked them.  They are perfect, he just needs to get used to them. I found another pair of frames I really like

Then we were off to dinner.  There is a restaurant on the pier called Half Moon.

So we ordered chicken satay sand peanut sauce, pork and cashew nut, mixed veggies, and pineapple fried rice. So delicious!

Between the two of us, we licked the plates clean!  Total bill a little over $20.

Hearing the water lap beneath us and crash into the shore is pretty amazing!

Next we were off to stop at the bamboo bowl store. As Maribeth would like one of the bowls...

Of course , I bought the lime green ones, but they also have red and black.

Them it was time for gelato, I haven't had any yet.  This shop is so cute.

I had young coconut and mint chocolate.  Bruce had rum and raisin and cappuccino.  Yummy!

Then it was off to get on the bus and go home.  The bus quits at 9:00, which is perfect for us.