ImagiNation

Trains, boats, motorbikes, and tuk-tuks

So the last 3 days can be placed up there in that most sacred spot where only my bestest of best days can go. Thursday my friend took me shopping to malls and markets that can only be described as some of the most swank this Kentucky girl has ever seen. She also showed me how to use the Skytrain- awesome (I just love public transportation, any place where I don't have to worry about driving and finding a parking spot is a-okay with me). We shopped till we dropped, literally, I think I went to bed at about 9 that night.

Yesterday and today (Friday and Saturday) I explored Bangkok on my own! And let me just say this- sometimes there is nothing better than being alone. I saw everything I wanted to see. I ate where I wanted to eat. I think my days of group trips are over. So my friend's driver dropped me off at a pier on the Chao Praya river, when not only tourist but actual locals take express boats all over the city. I purchased a day pass so that I could come and go as I pleased. I went to the China Town area, saw some more incredible temples, checked out a fort, cruised the river a bit, walked aimlessly around mutiple streets and headed back to the swank mall for a late lunch and to take in a movie. I was hoping to see a Thai film, but the only one showing at that time was You, Me and Dupree (not too bad- but not that great ethier- cute). But it really wasn't the movie, but the theatre- holy moly! You would have thought that I was going to see a ballet or something this theatre was so nice. And before the movie begins everyone has to stand to show respect for the King. It was interesting to say the least. Today was more of the same- only this time I randomly got off at different stops on the Skytrain and walked around. I've also been eating some of the BEST food of my life! Everything is so fresh here. I've had Chinese, Indian, Sushi, Thai (of course) and all of is awesome. Since today was my last day I treated myself to a couple of beers (ahhh, nothing like a cold beer on a warm day) at lunch, which seemed to impress the owner of the Indian resturant. So he asked me to dinner- only I was suppose to have dinner with my friend and her family (and I wouldn't have gone anyway) but she isn't home yet- so I'm writing this.

Speaking of being at my friend's home, i got into a bit of trouble yesterday because I came home after dark (maybe 8 pm at the latest). They never said anything to before about having to come in a certain time and I'm 25. But they are letting me stay here and have really gone out of their way to my stay pleasant. So today I bust ass to get before 6 and no one is here. I just feel like there is so much I'm missing of Bangkok because I can't go out at night and this city is suppose to have an amazing night life.

I'm sad to be leaving tomorrow morning but I'm excited to give my friends and family the gifts that I got them and see my dog!!!

posted by imagine @ 7:51 AM