Bangkok Part 1

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Day 1

EPIC NIGHT with FRIENDS and FAMILY! Thank you Bangkok for the warm welcome and thank you all for making it so AWESOME.  Arrived at the airport and after a 1500m walk to immigration, 10 min.s in line I was thru and my adventure was about to begin. My fab fav friend who lives in Bangkok met me at the exit and after a couple of screams and hugs we scurried our way up to the metered taxis on the 4^th floor. We were on way with a good cheap ride home. Arriving at my friend’s fancy new condo drinks, music, and a dance celebration was needed. Quick shower and costume change and we are out the door to the famous foreign hang out Kao San Road. Everyone and more showed up to “The Hub” to welcome me and celebrate a birthday of a good friend. After some great food, local live music, bushels of roses and CHEAP drinks we were off to “Roof Bar”. Though not outside on a roof as you would imagine the music and vibe was fantastic. We all split up at this point to devil in what we fancied, me and my bestie decided to stay for the music and eye candy . . . lol . . . Dancing and singing the night away we had built up an appetite and set off on a mission to find my cousin and the others. Through the rainy alleys, up, down, in and out of buildings, with good Thai friends to translate directions, we arrived at “Bombay Bar”.  By then we were well into our night and feeling free, so we sprawled out on the amazing Indian/Thai style cushions smoking Sheesha, and drinking buckets for $15CAD.  Leaving the crowd for some “real” local food we wandered down the street stopping here, there and everywhere to take in all the moments. After a much needed 7-11 stop to curb the sweet tooth and hangover in the morning, we caught a taxi back with smiles on our faces, new friends for life, and a fantastic evening, then sunk into the comfiest bed I have slept in months and sailed quietly off to sleep.

AMAZING NIGHT

Favorite moment of the evening

My Friend: “Can I have a tequila sunrise?”

Waitress: “Sorry, we have tequila, but don’t have sunrise”….

Day 2 relax day and movie day, enjoyed living life.

Day 3

Starts off with my friend over-sleeping work, as she was not feeling well. I drag her out to help me get a phone so I can communicate with people. For some reason in Asia Smart phones really aren’t that SMART!!! Leaving finally satisfied we get some REAL Thai food for my craving, we go our separate ways and I am off to conquer travelling the BTS. Arriving safe and sound and my intended destination I travel down the organized walk ways crowded with people to meet my new two FAVOURITE Thai twins. They graciously took me out on the town for a good time. First stop: Haircut. We wander the streets through and around local marketers and people about their day, as the twins barter and look for the best deal to get what we wanted. Pleased with their find in the second or third store, they were politely given instructions in Thai and we headed off to find yummy Thai tea. Cut to the end - great hair, great drinks and we are off on our journey to see the best malls, and THEN the BEST DEALS. . . . . . getting what I needed from the “western” mall, small but necessary.  We start our journey through the mall trying aimlessly to get out. And then, we pass it: H&M. Not only am I surprised to see a store like this after years in Asia, but there is a queue to get in . . . lol  So we wait. In we walk comparing prices to the upcoming market mall down the street.  Leaving WITHOUT a thing down the street we go, after literally completing a maze on our way out. Walking the pedestrian tunnel built above street level we walk and talk our way to the other side and arrive and the “Thai” mall .a.k.a. HEAVEN . . .  Cruising the numerous stalls and shops with little trouble we weaved our way in and out one floor at a time; women’s wear, accessories, bags, hats, and so much more, finally making it to the top floor.  Da Da Da . . . the food!!!  With pros by my side every step of the way we ordered the best snacks and yummiest Thai food a girl could want. IT was seriously the first time we had all stopped talking or sat down all day.  Finishing our meal we escorted each other back to the train as we parted ways. With my address in Thai I found my way back and was able to catch a motorbike taxi back to my friend’s condo. The whole day in transit and food cost me $12 CAD.  Thank you again ladies for a wonderful experience, and a great haircut.

I love this city.