Rob has a great apartment here in Bangkok. He went to work and I went for a dip on the roof top pool. Not the best shot but I can only work so well with what I have...I mean the camera alone...not my looks!!! haha. Howard you asked about the people and how they treat foreigners here in Asia. In Hong Kong it was all business but they were not aggressive at all. Despite the international flavour there is still lots of language barriers. Not being in a suit can leave one feeling a little out of place. Interestingly, just about every nation is represented there and no obvious discrimination. On my flight to Thailand I sat with a Hong Kong businessman who has been working and traveling through Asia for 25 years...he gave me a great lesson on the art of doing business throughout Asia..... Thus far though I have found people friendly, though I tend to be a little shy and need to take a few more risks regarding interaction. The people here in Bangkok are very aggressive and friendly...with huge smiles, though I am warned it is all part of the sale. It will take some time getting used to as it is my nature to acknowledge someone when approached but they work you over with the friendliness to get you to whatever they are selling. I hear in rural Thailand it is much better....hope to be heading north by Monday. Lots to see and do here with Rob over the weekend. The King is God here and the shrines and palaces are a must see.
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