Well, Ive arrived in Bangkok and managed to find my way out of the airport, into a taxi, and to Khao San Road. Dropped off in the middle of 4 lanes of traffic in true madmantaxidriver style. Finding the guesthouse I'd booked two nights at was another story... i never did find it. Khao San Road is pretty insane and Itll be nice to get out to do wwoofing away from all the backpackers and dance music.
On the first of many times getting lost I stumbled upon an alley full of vegan and vegetarian restaurants so I've been feasting down on lots of yum stuff. Getting lost usually works out to be a good thing - I decided to go walking to try and get my bearings abit and got horrible lost so jumped in a tuk tuk and went of to visit some temples. The tuk tuk driver is now my best friend. I think we're getting married. He was rad - drove me around for over 4 hours and explained all about the temples to me and showed me how to do the prays and chants and then let me drink from the fountain of holy water. surely holy water cant' give you giardia......
When I figure out how, ill post some photos of the temples - they're amazing and so sparkly and gold. Oh yeah and I didnt get charged a cent for the whole tuktuk ride and he's decided to be my personal tuktuk driver while im in Bangkok and will drive me around anywhere for free haha.
I've got one more day in Bangkok and then I'll be heading out to Thamafaiwan Village in the issan to do some wwoofing for 2weeks which will be nice - I think the insanity of Bangkok would get to me before long.
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Yay Rhian!
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Bangkok sounds awesome. Bet you're glad to be out of Dunedin. I'll be adding this to my homepage, so make sure to update it often :)
LOL
hah i know how much you love that. I was just laughing at Andrew.
Free tuktuks!!! Don't get married on your first day in bangkok!
its freezing here. so pleased you're having an awesome time.
Eerrrk! I warned you about those Grabber Monkeys. You DID get your rabies shots eh? Heh heh.
Hi Rhian,
Mum's mad friend leoni here, Jasmine and I will be keeping track of your progress, I shall also try to keep your momiedearest sane as she worries about her little darling out in the big wide world. Keep up the great stories.
Many thanks with your good story. If i have a chance to visit in Bangkok again , i will go to Grand Palace and looking for the hotel around Kaosarn Road. I think that Kaosarn Road is good for young travellers. Around the street, there are a number of old buildings and temples, some of which have been transformed into restaurants and even tattoo parlours, although you will still find quiet family homes if you look deep enough. Aside from some interesting architecture, Banglampoo shows the mix of peoples and heritages that is the character of Bangkok. There are Muslims, Buddhists, Mons, and of course a great number of foreigners in this small area. All of this makes the area an interesting place for a glimpse of Thai life. Thais also appreciate the area for the many types of traditional kanom or Thai snacks and desserts available and the cheap clothing available in the Banglampoo Market
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