Bangkok Trip Recap

{On a long haul flight 24 freaking hours that felt like an eternity including a layover in Narita}

It has been almost a year since our first family trip of three to my motherland. It was a nerve wracking one, it was a trip of a lifetime and it sure felt like a lifetime on the plane. I remember my husband and I were so unsure whether we made a right or wrong decision to bring a freshly turned two years old on such a long trip, not knowing what to expect. It literally took "months" of researching, buying things and preparing for that trip. Traveling with a small kid takes travel to a whole new meaning. Although she did fairly well for her tender age, we were extremely exhausted trying to keep her entertainted and felt as comfortable as it could be. I knew we swore we would never do it again but HECK we are ready to go back! (try to focus on the time we step our feet outside the airplane and pretend the plane ride part never exists). At the end of the day, we knew it was worthwhile when I saw smiles on my family members' faces and the bond they created on such a short period of time. We were glad we made it happen.


{In her pajamas}
{The morning after}

As I was browing through photos in the computer, to my amazement I did not realize that I took quite a handful of food photos. I must really miss the food there or something to the point that I had to take photos in order to remind me how tasteful they are. Food is so incredibly comforting and has such healing power. It brings back memories and good times. I have always loved my dad's homecook meal and I could care less about eating out at restaurants when we visit. I believe everyone's food has such unique taste that is hard to duplicate. It is something that feeds both our body and soul. Crazy but true, every time before we visit I make my "food" wishlist upon traveling to make sure I accomplish my food tour mission.







1) Homemade Chicken Curry with Thai Eggplant (OMG - my favorite of all) 2) Steamed shrimp and pork dumplings/buns 3) Thai Hot and Sour soup with prawns and omelette 4) Noodle with pork in gravy sauch or Rad-na 5) Thai dessert wrapped in banana leave - slap me in the face because I forgot what it is called 6) Tamarine - it was the first time I tried this young/raw tamarine, very intersting but it is supposed to be good for your health.