In the city of Pattaya, in eastern Thailand. Yes, Pattaya has the reputation of being a 'naughty city', where sex is for sale. Staying at 'Secrets' http://www.secretspattaya.com/. Been here before. Catching up with a few old friends, generally hanging out.
The beach, on a deck chair, sipping a coconut, is a pleasant way to spend a few hours, with a book, neck massage, feet scrapped of dead skin (not as icky as it sounds). Amazing the people you meet. A very overweight American who works 18-20 hour days in a military warehouse in Iraq. A UK gay guy who walks around in a flamboyant gold suit. 6' tall 'ladyboys', who grab your arm as you walk by and whisper endearments as they do so. Young lads from Kuwait looking mystified, wondering if they are in paradise. All good fun.
Pattaya city covers only a few square kilometres along Pattaya Bay, but it is a world in itself. There are 3 main shopping malls, lots of restaurants, which range from cheap and tasty street carts, through McDonalds and Sbux, to 5 star French eateries. There are lots of gogo bars and beer bars. And many many hotels, which also range from cheap 'fan' rooms to 5 stars, with lots in between ($15 a day will get you a single, good room). An international meeting place, as the slogan says. Folk from every country roll up on its shores. A great place to visit, living here, could be exhausting.
The beach, on a deck chair, sipping a coconut, is a pleasant way to spend a few hours, with a book, neck massage, feet scrapped of dead skin (not as icky as it sounds). Amazing the people you meet. A very overweight American who works 18-20 hour days in a military warehouse in Iraq. A UK gay guy who walks around in a flamboyant gold suit. 6' tall 'ladyboys', who grab your arm as you walk by and whisper endearments as they do so. Young lads from Kuwait looking mystified, wondering if they are in paradise. All good fun.
Pattaya city covers only a few square kilometres along Pattaya Bay, but it is a world in itself. There are 3 main shopping malls, lots of restaurants, which range from cheap and tasty street carts, through McDonalds and Sbux, to 5 star French eateries. There are lots of gogo bars and beer bars. And many many hotels, which also range from cheap 'fan' rooms to 5 stars, with lots in between ($15 a day will get you a single, good room). An international meeting place, as the slogan says. Folk from every country roll up on its shores. A great place to visit, living here, could be exhausting.
wsoxfan:
Looks and sounds like a nice place to visit. I could certainly use a change of pace from my everyday grind.
wsoxfan:
Maybe I can make a video having my friend Jeanette use a bunch of hair brushes on me and endorse the one that she can hit with the hardest without having it break. The hair brush company may reject it, but it sure would be fun to make, lol.