I really don't know why so much emphasis is being placed on "being green" today because, no matter how "green" we are in the States, this place puts out enough fumes to counter. Monday, I decided to get off the beaten path and wander toward the city centre, several kilometers from Khao San Rd where I am staying. I hoofed it for a good hour or two and eventually linked up with the water taxi (there are several water canals that shoot through the city)....needless to say I definitely got off the beaten path and saw some of the poorer parts of the city. Amid my trek, I think I inhaled enough exhaust from the buses/cars/motorbikes/taxis to last me a lifetime. And I hear it gets worse in Vietnam, so we've got that to look forward to! After a 3-hour journey, I made it to my destination, the Vietnam consulate to get my Visa....
Tuesday (yesterday) I met up with a girl from New Zealand, a couple Canadians, and a couple German guys....we did some sights, sweated a lot (yep, it's hot in herrrr), and managed to find a few cocktails last evening.
Tonight, we'll see some Thai Boxing, the real UFC.....
One other thing that blows me away? The US music I hear everywhere. I'm sitting in the guest house right now, and what's on the stereo? That damn American Idol song. Give me some Thai music baby!!
Homes along the canal......
A friendly little man that sold me a Coke along my hike to the city centre.
Some delicious fixin's that I had off the street for 25 baht (less than $1)
At the Grand Palace yesterday.
New friends....on top of the Golden Mount, a temple overlooking our part of the city.
Sun dog?
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adventure??? The living of those people must be something. we are HOT HOT-this am foggy cause of the humidity--too hot to sit on the deck (of course its not done) headed to DSM today for the apt. Thanks for the up-date. love mom
Luvs the Des Moines Hell Yes t-shirt. Too funny.
Wise ole backpacker says: Cheap street vendor food cause happy wallet but very unhappy belly later..load daypack with shit tickets for emergency squat-toilet or alley adventure.
Hola brother.
It is 4:39pm Pacific time...6:39am Thursday in B'kok. You should just be arriving home after your evening out.
Band please.
[Frankie Goes to Hollywood enters]
"One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble
Not much between despair and ecstasy
One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble
Can't be too careful with your company
I can feel the devil walking next to me."
Ok...I'm back from the 80's. Couldn't help myself. At least I'm not singing the Amer Idol song.
Isn't the Grand Palace awesome?? I had pix taken in the exact spot as your muscle pose. I chose not to wear a sweatband, Olivia.
Have you made it yet to:
1. the Penis temple...pray hard!
2. floating markets
3. Pat Pong road...eye opening shows...talent, pure talent. Duck away from flying darts.
4. traditional Thai dancing...double-jointed dinner anyone?
How's the mosquito net? When are you off to V'nam? RJ/I are looking into Asia tix this week...more details soon.
Love ya...don't pet stray, crusty dogs.
Carleen
Mom says she would take the plate but first eat or dump the contents. The meats needa bit more time on the grill. Here in MSP ready to fly out in the am to Curt & Ang's. Will keep tabs on ya. Upper 80's and 90's in IA. Hope yur stomach stays strong.
dfk
Looks like a lot of hair in the pic of you and the new friends. Has the revealing made the itinerary yet? A live Muy Thai event, that would be intense!
Cornfucius say:
Make sure you take bath before coming back to States. Man who cross ocean twice - without bath - is "dirty double-crosser!"
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