Tortilla Dessert Wrap

The roasting hot weather of Bangkok and my job are the reasons why I don't cook/bake a lot at home anymore. I work 9 hours a day and spend 3 hours commuting to and fro. Neither me nor my sister wants to deal with heat so we  whip up something quick and easy most of the times. Yesterday, my sister and I came home early from church. We took a nap and when we woke up we felt so hungry. We hadn't done food shopping for a week but we had tortilla stock in the fridge. I rummaged the fridge for whatever I could find and saw carrot, cucumber and  lettuce. Just the right filling for my wraps. I opened a can of tuna, topped the veggies with it and that's what we had for dinner. I was becoming tired of eating the same thing when I saw  bananas. I took the knife, chocolate syrup and announced I would make dessert using the remaining tortillas.

Nong Nooch Botanical Garden and Resort, Pattaya

On the last day of the Marianos' trip to Thailand, we rented a van and drove to Pattaya to visit NongNooch Botanical Garden and Resort. Pattaya is  a two-hour drive from Bangkok. Entrance ticket to the garden is Thai Baht 500 each ($16).

Chao Phraya Princess III Dinner Cruise

My guests had a pretty hectic schedule. A full day was allotted for sightseeing of  popular Thailand attractions. The nights were reserved for food tripping and shopping.  On the third night, we boarded a luxurious dinner cruise. I have done it several times before but on different boats and I must say I liked Chao Phraya Princess III Dinner Cruise the most. They had a wide selection of delicious Thai, Asian and Western food which I could eat. Just so you know, there's food that I don't eat because of my religion. ( I'm a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian). Also, the fact that the staff gave an efficient and  prompt service to their customers was really impressive.

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Grand Palace Bangkok

A must-see sight for any travelers to Bangkok is this magnificent Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha located at the heart of the city. These complex of buildings are in one compound.  I can't count the number of times I have been there. The entrance ticket has changed several times in the last thirteen years but it's worth the money. This time, my guests and I paid Thai Baht 500 each.(around $16).

Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

One and a half  hours away from the bustling metropolis is Thailand's most popular floating market. It is located in Damnoen Saduak District in Ratchaburi province, 105 kilometers away from Bangkok. My guests and I joined a guided tour of the floating market. We also went for a walk along the canals. The canals were packed with boats selling fruit and vegetables and local food. The tour cost Thai Baht 1000 per person (around $30). The price includes trip to floating market, buffet lunch and Samphran Elephant ground and zoo.