Chiang Mai to Hua Hin

Wednesday May 23rd

We are on our own and it feels strange BUT Chiang Mai driver had ordered a taxi to take us to the airport which arrived punctually at 08.30. The check in procedure was different but smooth and easily done. We had booked a 20kg luggage allowance. When I put our big suitcase on the scales it weighed 22.6 kgs. The check in girl didn't bat an eyelid.

The Air Asia flight to DonMeuang airport was comfortable and well worth or £13 each! We had hoped to take the shuttle bus between the two Bangkok airports because all of the air conditioned transport went from the International airport however it was only available to those whose flight was transferring and we had to take a taxi.

The air conditioned bus to Hua Hin was spacious and comfortable and the three hour journey passed quickly.
looks inviting

We are now getting settled into the G Hua Hin Resort and Mall which appears to be fabulous. We were greeted at the door like visiting royalty and we were checked in sitting on a couch sipping juice and mopping our fevered brows with hot face cloths. Our room which overlooks the huge pool has a bed on the balcony (in addition to the king sized bed inside the room.
Lady Pauline of Freuchie

We are looking forward to chilling for a bit although I have already booked Pauline into a Thai cookery school.

Sa wat dee cap

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