The long flight over goes quickly and easily ... for us, anyway. (Lisa and Barbara sat in front of a line of screaming babies during the 12-hour leg of our flight!)
On the way over, we speak with the pleasant woman who drives us from the airport to our hotel. "Who will you be supporting in the US election?" she asks.
Everyone in our van says, "Kerry!"
She's delighted. "My last group was all for Bush. Most Thai, I think, support Kerry. We've seen how Bush frightens people since 9/11. Tourism is down. I think a change would be a good thing."
I agree.
It's very early here -- 2 AM, to be exact -- and we're very tired. Still, I had to post a note about the Peninsula Hotel, which is simply the most opulent hotel I've ever seen. Our suite is like a small apartment, with touch-controls for everything from the curtains to the air conditioning, all mounted on the bedside tables. We're in the lap of luxury!
More tomorrow. For now, I want a shower. I want to burn the clothes I wore on the flight. And I want to try the bright yellow water apples the staff left on our coffee table as a "Welcome Home" present.
We're safe. We're sound. We're here.
