While folks in Knoxville were in a bit of chill, I was basking (and sweating) in the sun halfway around the world in Bangkok. Here are some of the photos.

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I wonder if I can get a ride?

Nice

Thai restaurant at hotel

Lush vegetation

Remnants of the flood.

Glittering Buddhist shrine

Offering prayers (with incense)

Another view

Cute tree

Entrance to my hotel

Sandbags between the hedges. A hedge against further flooding.

Ramp up to reception area.

Hotel. My room is just to right of center, 8th floor :-)

somebody who doesn't know any better

Lobby

My loyal bellboy

Posing with one of the staff (the bellboy put me up to this).