We finally made it to a nice, air-conditioned place with wireless where we can sit for a while; it's 
so nice to get out of the heat! Bangkok is a pretty cool city, it has so much personality! It doesn't seem like there's a lot to really do here, but it's fun to walk around and just see the sights. The only problem is it's so hot!!
so nice to get out of the heat! Bangkok is a pretty cool city, it has so much personality! It doesn't seem like there's a lot to really do here, but it's fun to walk around and just see the sights. The only problem is it's so hot!! Yesterday we got up early and set out. We were looking for Chinatown and the subway, so that we could go up to a huge weekend market, and the walk took a lot longer than we'd expected.
The combination of the heat and humidity, and our poor footwear choices, resulted in some tired and maybe a little grouchy ladies by the time we finally found the subway. But it was fun, too.
The city is just really interesting and busy, though it doesn't feel congested, and we've felt totally safe as well. There are some demonstrations going on right now - something against the government, we can't quite get the full story - but it hasn't really affected us at all. The market was cool when we finally got there, but it's really mind-boggling how all of these endless kitschy touristy markets stay in operation. They were all throughout Chinatown, then this huge weekend one, then we ran into more that evening in the red light district - all with similar and unnecessary items, I just don't really understand how or why they're all there. And they're so big!
The city is just really interesting and busy, though it doesn't feel congested, and we've felt totally safe as well. There are some demonstrations going on right now - something against the government, we can't quite get the full story - but it hasn't really affected us at all. The market was cool when we finally got there, but it's really mind-boggling how all of these endless kitschy touristy markets stay in operation. They were all throughout Chinatown, then this huge weekend one, then we ran into more that evening in the red light district - all with similar and unnecessary items, I just don't really understand how or why they're all there. And they're so big!Today we've had a lovely lazy day so far. All that walking in the heat yesterday probably wasn't the wisest idea so today we're just taking it easy. This our third coffee/cafe/lounging stop of the day. We were going to try to get a boat to see the floating markets but then realized we didn't have time, because we're leaving a
t 5pm on an overnight bus to Chiang Mai. I'm really excited to get out of the city and see some of the country (and elephants!). There are tons of tourists here, though I guess somewhat fewer than usual because of the demonstrations.
t 5pm on an overnight bus to Chiang Mai. I'm really excited to get out of the city and see some of the country (and elephants!). There are tons of tourists here, though I guess somewhat fewer than usual because of the demonstrations.Everything's great and really fun so far! I'm excited for the rest!
thanks for the call! made my day. Bangkok -- still can't believe it!! See any oddities at the markets? Is that one of those bicycle powered taxis? Looking forward to the next post and hopefully pictures of elephants! Love you
ReplyDeletei am a follower (in the blogging sense)!! so excited you are able to "go to thailand and ride elephants through the jungle" like you said when we were young (i'm pretty sure this conversation took place on a lazy summer day spent torturing emma and watching lifetime movies). keep blogging - i check everyday :) love you!
ReplyDeletewondering if Maris has encountered any elephants???
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