| Subject: Re: Clothing in Thailand |
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Hi Rose,
When I was in Thailand it was November and the weather was
very hot.
I wore a denim washable tunic and short sleeved t-shirts everywhere
in
the cities. On the islands I wore shorts and a t-shirt and
never felt
uncomfortable. In some temples, I was able to enter with my
knee
length tunic. In others, I rented' a plastic cover-up and went
merrily on my way. However, I always pack a shawl when I travel.
So
when I need to cover up in places that don't rent plastic cover-ups,
for example churches in Italy or temples in Asia, I simply
put the
shawl over my head or shoulders, or wrap it around my waist
and I am
suitably covered. It has also come in handy in trains or on
boats
when sleeping in a chair and I feel a chill. I have five or
six of
these in various colours, but always pack the black one.
The Thai sell beautiful cover-ups that women use on the beach and I have found them to be useful on many of my travels. Generally, I have found that sleeveless tops are more offensive than any other item of apparel though Thai women often wear sleeveless t-shirts and jeans so, go figure. Pack a few t-shirts. Bare shoulders are a no-no, at least on western women. Lucy, Toronto |