I know I haven’t said much about Thailand, but its honestly because internet has been difficult to come by. I don’t really feel like paying 150 baht an hour, when I’ve been getting it for free the whole trip. I suppose I could say a thing or two about Bangkok while I’m here. First off the euphimism is not nearly as funny once you actually come to this city. Our tour group all arrived here in Bangkok after a long painful journey from Cambodia. The second we crossed the border the road changed from dirt to paved. You would be surpised how amazing such a transition could feel. Its almost as if Thailand were westernized eep. We stopped at a gas station that looked just like a 7/11. It was a wonderful experience. Bangkok has a very tropical new york feel. The large amount of Thai College girls in mini skirts compounded with a lack of seeing my girlfriend for a month had resulted in changing me from mild mannered *cough cough* Alex to Leisure Suit Larry Alex. Thankfully this still meant I had the charm of a sex crazed middle schooler which is the ultimate defense against me succeeding at stupid things, oh and the love for my GF stopped that too. Anyway I saw a huge leaning Buddha, saw a very impressive Royal Palace, home to a very beloved king, was utterly amazed at the shear amount shopping, got to see the Backpacker Bar District which left me underwhelmed. Perhaps me throwing up my pesto spaghetti 2 hours in to the bar crawl limited my enjoyment.
On Wednesday we left for the Bridge over the River Kwai. The most scary part of my trip ensued. After our taxi driver over charged us by about 33% to take us to the South Bus Station, he drops us off at the old abandon bus station. Unfortunately Schroeder nor I, got this right away because we were surrounded by buses when we got out of the taxi. Unfortunately these were the shady tour busses where they take your money and don’t leave you where you want to go. So after wondering around through a very dilapitated part of town we call the tourist board and figure out where we were and hop in another taxi to take us to our actual destination. Probably the most ripped off we’ve been the whole trip.
Anyway eventually we made it to Kathanburi and saw the bridge. First off the bridge in the movie looks nothing like the actual bridge. In fact the actual bridge is still standing, and was never made out of wood. God bless Hollywood dramatic effect. Regardless the bridge was a bridge and sadly left no emotionally charged feelings in me. The next day we hopped in with a tour group and got to ride Elephants, one notch on my trip goal, and Climb through the Erwayn(sp?) waterfalls. We made it to tier 5 of 7 before I said the hell with this lets go swimming. The next day we left for Koh Samed.
Comments:
If only you were a civil…
Posted by Vince at 07:29 AM on January 15, 2008
Stop talking about Thai girls in miniskirts. You’re lucky you didn’t do anything stupid- you would’ve come home diseased and girlfriendless. Just remember that(and also that I heart you).
Posted by your gf at 09:03 AM on January 15, 2008
150 baht an hour? What is that like 150 grains of rice?
Oh, I get it! BangCOCK!!!
Posted by George at 01:38 PM on January 15, 2008