In case you will be using the airports in Thailand and Cambodia, there are reports of scams targeting travelers of which you might wish to be aware.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8154497.stm

If true, it is most perturbing.

Well good thing I never browse the shops in the airports. Straight to the lounge I go - particularly in Thailand after reading that.

We'll be at the Langham also.

Arlene, hopefully we'll see you there. You booked the Langham Place in Hong Kong, right? That's where Olivia and we're staying. There's also a Langham hotel in Hong Kong. Looking forward to meeting you and Gil.

OOPS! We booked at the Langham Hotel. I thought I read somewhere, or someone told me, that the Langham Hotel was the one across from the Jade Market - I do not see the jae mkt listed as an attraction on either hoitel's website though.

I guess we booked the wrong place? :(

Gotta see if we can change it - and also haven't made any plans about Bangkok yet. Hadn't studied the excursions previously & did not realize we really need to stay in Bangkok - so now we need to find a hotel (probably Shangri-La) and a driver / guide to get back & forth to pier?

(But we did go to a Thai restaurant last night)

I think I said on some post that the Langham Place was across from the Jade Market. Actually it's across from the Ladies Market and a 15 min or so walk to the Jade Market. I think the Langham hotel is closer to the harbor which isn't a bad thing either.

Has anything changed on this roll call? Anyone on the list not going?

There are 35 in the Brown and Keene group. Unfortunately Ron and Linda will not be there as they could not get on as the ship is full.

Dining reservations are open today.

Here is the cool Dragon pin!

That's one of the best ever!

VERY cool!

Love the pin! Can't wait to add to our collection. We're staying at the IC in HK and Singapore, and the Shangri-La two nights in Bangkok. We haven't quite figured out how we're getting back to the ship in Bangkok. -Arlene

There is going to be a Regent shuttle back to the ship now and you sign up for it onboard just like a tour. So that problem is solved. I sent an email out about that some time ago must have been eaten by the email gremlins.

Back from Bangkok, right?

Correct from Bangkok to the ship. Details will be available on the ship there is no sign up on line. I am so glad they are doing this makes it so much easier for everyone.

More likely you told us and I forgot, especially since now that you mention it, I do recall something like that. Thanks for reminding us. :) -Arlene

Why is this so quiet?
It is just around the corner!

Doug

Don't know Doug but since I'm traveling via LCT anxious for any news on your great upcoming adventure - love your ports - Joanna

yeah yeah there will be action once the the ship starts to rock and roll....

As sayeth the Grant-Man, we will make waves......

Doug

I'm saving up my energy.... :D

Yes, energy! I'm looking forward to that after marrying off my first born daughter the weekend before!

Doug and Andi will soon know...as they have a wedding coming..

Olivia, Congratulations and have a marvelous time...bring pictures!!!!!! And stories...Doug and I have to learn...dress shopping is how we spend most week ends now.

Starting into panic mode. We leave next Monday to spend night in Charlotte before a 6 am flight. Always have trouble getting my act together. Too many electronics, too many cords. ugh. Ready to get out of town. Too many fundraisers going on. Great excuse for not going. Looking forward to Pooch, sights and someone else making dinner.

In Charlotte today on business trip and still have to finish packing because we leave on Saturday am for our pre-cruise to Beijing and Hong Kong. Talk about panic. See you soon!!!!

We're off. Flight leaves at 1 PM. All packed. I streamlined my clothes this time and somehow we have more bags. We arrive tomorrow around 11 HK time.

Arlene, the more we streamline, the heavier our one bag becomes. Safe travels to Hong Kong.