Hot. Humid. So effing cool. I'm grasping at words to describe Bangkok. It took about 3.5 hours to find my hostel (which is a clean and lovely place) after a dizzying hour on a tuk tuk my driver stopped basically said "it's around here... Somewhere". I could tell he probably missed about 5 others fares bumming around town with me, aimlessly searching for a hostel that seemingly diet exist. (The addressing and street "system" here is interesting so say the least.)
I've met a family taking their 10 year old daughter on a trip around the world. I hope to do something like that as well one day. Staying in the old part of town is lovely, the temples scattered around are stunning; glittering and almost glowing in The evening light. There is an old part of the old city that has been preserved and which is basically a glimpse into the Bangkok of old, homes are basically open air, trades like gold smelting, cock raising and bird-cage-crafting(?) are open for the public to see, although I get the feeling that most tourists don't wander down those small alleyways... I had the distinct feeling I was actually in someone's back yard or foyer, but all I got was smiles from the old ladies preparing the evening meal and giggles from little kids.
Today... Fruit. Soup. Other parts of town. Who knows what mystic sundries of the orient await.
Until next time,
-e
Location:Thanon Maha Chai,Bangkok,Thailand
1 comment:
Awesome. Wow. A picture I can see through your words. SO glad you're there.
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