Impressions 4

2013-01-19T11:57:21.297Z

Thanon Ratchadaphisek, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand

My goal was to write every night on my trip so as to capture everything is all its vividness. In Hanoi I did pretty well. In Thailand... Utter failure. As soon as my head met the pillow they became best of friends not wanting to separate even after 6 hours. So quick summary.

Arrival in Bangkok was smooth but waiting for the luggage took literally hours. Customs was a joke. The weather... Delightfully warm. Thanks to my friend Eddie we were able to visit Khao San road that night. I strongly suggest avoiding that neighborhood for hostels unless yoy aim to have a few drunk parties and wake up at noon in some park the next day with a ladyboy next to you. It is a tourist trap not worth visiting. The following day was a trip to the palace which houses the emerald buddha. The architecture is astounding. The gold and gems and mirror mosaics fantastic. The lack of signs telling what all of it means... A little frustrating. But words cannot describe the beauty. But the creme de la creme was the view across from Wat Arun during sunset. The views are just gorgeous.

Chinatown in Bangkok, known to the locals as Yaowarat, is well worth a visit. While it may seem strange to go to chinatown in Thailand the thai style of food stall hopping can most easily be experienced here. Thanks to Eddie and Joom we had an orgasmic experience enjoying food from seafood to dessert. The sesame ball soup dessert just melts in your mouth.
And now that brings us to Chiang Mai. And another day.