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As promised, Thailand pictures...

First there was Chiang Mai...

Oh man, can you handle the cuteness!

Yup, that's me and Erin riding an elephant. Don't we look natural?

Chiang Mai is famous for its temples. This is Wat Chedi Luang.


Then there was Bangkok...
Here we are shopping...again. This is the Chatuchak Weekend Market. There was thousands upon thousands of stalls. I felt like we visited each one. In reality, we barely scratched the surface.

Here my mom and I are at Jim Thompson's house. Mr. Thompson revitalized the Thai silk industry in the 60s. The story does not end there...oh no, Mr. Thompson mysteriously disapeared on a walk while on a trip to Malaysia in 1967. Crazy, no?

An unexpected event rocked our New Year's Eve.

New Year's day was spent at the Grand Palace. This place was just breathtaking. The detail just blows me away.

A great way to see Bangkok is by long-tail boat.

Of course, there was the Wat Pho Buddha. He was big and beautiful.

Thailand is a place like no other. So rich. It will be unforgettable, that's for sure.

As promised, here's a sampling of pics from my Hong Kong holidays. (Pictures galore ahead...)

Hong Kong and Star Ferry at night.

Dad, sister Bri, and me at Victoria Harbour. Who could pass up a laser light show?

Bri in the streets.

Do you think taking pictures on a subway immediately identifies us as tourists?

Me trying my hand at bartering. And yes, I got that jade ring, thank you very much.

Oooh, five dollar shoes!

Pauline is a master sales lady. I bought four jackets from her. Don't judge.

Wanna see Buddha? Just take a gondola ride.

Tian Tan Buddha and the girls.

Tea at the Peninsula, dahling. (By the way, if you want to feel really bad about your skills as a knitter, make sure you read Erin's post on Venezia. It is heart-breakingly beautiful.)

Erin and I on the Star Ferry. I think ferries are my most prefered form of transportation...ever.

Sisters in the heart of downtown. Speaking of hearts, Hong Kong definitely has mine.

Thailand pics to come soon...

This year, my sisters (that includes girl who knits) and I are spending Christmas with our parents. And since our parents happen to live in Hong Kong...well you can do the math. So tomorrow, I' m heading out to the far east and I couldn't be more excited. I'm not sure how much blogging I'll be able to do there, but I promise pics when I get back.

And while we're there, I think we just might pop over to Thailand for 5 days. (I shall ride an elepant, I shall!!)

Family and new adventures. What better way to spend the holidays?

And to all y'all in blogland? HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I hope you have a fabbity fab season.

PS - My mom has already scouted the Hong Kong LYSs. Funny thing...she doesn't knit. She just has our backs like that. In fact, she's already planning our photo shoot at the yarn stores for "you know, your blogs". She knows us so well, no?