Redbaron Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Kicking back at Spencer Street Station, Melbourne, waiting for my son to arrive. A few days earlier the ex wife phoned, and there was a rare opportunity for me to spend a night and full day with my boy - and he was on his way, the next train from Albury was still a while away. I'd misjudged the traffic and was over an hour early so I was enjoying a cigarette outside while waiting for my large hot chocolate and a big slice of Tiramasu Cheesecake. Surprisingly it arrived quickly, and tasted devine. Real hot chocolate - white chocolate at that, in a big mug perched on top of a cradle with a little tea light candle underneath keeping it warm. The cheesecake was almost big enough to create a heart attack. Almost, but not quite. The wind was cool, but not cold enough to entice me inside. I was out with the other lepers enjoying another smoke and reading a good book, when I heard the unmistakeable sound of a young Thai girl laughing. The laugh was amazing, right from the bottom of her stomach and high pitched. I guess it was the Thai equivalent of a "guffaw", only more playful. I looked up, half expecting to see someone from my dark but glorious past but it wasn't her. She was having a great time though. The farang on her arm even looked about her age. On holidays? Student? Who knows? It was at that point I realised I hadn't had a holiday in years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Pay a visit to Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave32 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 The laugh was amazing, right from the bottom of her stomach and high pitched. I guess it was the Thai equivalent of a "guffaw", only more playful. One of the few things in LoS that ever made sense to me - was the sound of the girls laughing on those fucking oppressive afternoons in the unforgiving heat. Nice post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Scrutinizer Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Yes, very nice post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Everybody should experience an experience like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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