Local Heroes

For some unknown reason, a Pub in Korat thought it suitable to place super-sized super hero statues along it's entrance.

 

 

Kwai

I added a new dish to my list of unusual local delicacies - Water Buffalo, or "kwai" in Thai.

 

On reflection, it was not that bad, but because it looked and smelled like steak, I was expecting it to taste like steak and the texture to be like steak.  The taste was a bit sweeter, which was not a problem, but the texture was almost like a moist salmon fillet, and I just couldn't get over that.  Although I finished it, my first Kwai steak will also be my last. 

St Andrews Ball 2017

Last Saturday, Nuch and I joined my boss, his family, and some customers for the Bangkok Scottish Society's annual St Andrew's Ball.

Nuch and I before things got started.

The opening ceremony - I almost got used to the bagpipes by the end of the night

                               

It's been a while since Nuch and I joined an extravaganza like this - The Scottish Society put on a great event.

 

This is the before picture - fortunately for all, there is no after picture

This is as close as I got to the dance floor

 

My boss, Joe and Emorn 

Emorn's sister Payom, Joe's son Raymond's date Min, Emorn, and Nuch - one of many many selfies

  

No Scottish event is complete without Haggis

  

Raymond, Min, Joe and Payom

  

and finally, some dessert in the wee hours of the morn

Separation Anxiety

Nuch is convinced that Tipper knows she is about to be left alone for a few days when she sees Nuch's luggage, and then, sits on it to keep her from packing.  I'm of the opinion that it's either really, really comfortable, the only clean spot in our house that is not covered in cat fur, or smells of exotic far off cities that Tipper can only imagine through their scents.

Chizza

You don't know what you're missing, America.  Apparently, Chizza, or pizza with a fried chicken crust, is only available in selected countries outside the US, including Thailand