It's 3 pm - and we are heading out of Bangkok in about 4 hours. Taking a train to Chiang Mai. ...an over night train. While in Egypt last February - Egypt's overnight trains were - hell, A few beers, a bottle of vodka and some coca-cola got Cousin Mike, Kristyn and I through those overnight train rides... I wonder how this one will go. Tara - the tour guide - says its a nice overnight train. I'm not believing it. We'll see!
I saw the Royal Palace today! This King has been reigning since the 1950s (or for 50 years... I know I heard 50 from the tour guide) - Anyway, the Palace was gorgeous! Buildings made in gold, sparkely glass bits everywhere, it was so colorful. I wish I could upload these photo's today, but this Internet cafe is having trouble with my memory card. We also went on a ride on a boat and said Bangkok from the river point of view. There were homes on the water - it reminded me of the Jersey shore. ;-) Okay, not really... but the houses were right there! We also fed soem giant Catfish.
I didn't get to eat a grasshopper last night... ::sad:: but there's still time. Pad-thai for lunch and a pineapple shake - so good. I also think I sweated off about 25 liters of water today. The sun is hot when you sand in it (duh) - the shade is much nicer. How's that snow NJ? :-D
Meet the group - everyone seems nice. there are 26 females (27 if you include Tara the tourguide) and 4 males. It's going to be a very estrogen filled trip!
So, train tonight, then a Thai cooking class tomorrow. Can't wait.
I have a couple of entries piling up on my iPad - the next time it connects to wifi there should be a couple out of order/date posts sent to The Travel Kat.
I saw the Royal Palace today! This King has been reigning since the 1950s (or for 50 years... I know I heard 50 from the tour guide) - Anyway, the Palace was gorgeous! Buildings made in gold, sparkely glass bits everywhere, it was so colorful. I wish I could upload these photo's today, but this Internet cafe is having trouble with my memory card. We also went on a ride on a boat and said Bangkok from the river point of view. There were homes on the water - it reminded me of the Jersey shore. ;-) Okay, not really... but the houses were right there! We also fed soem giant Catfish.
I didn't get to eat a grasshopper last night... ::sad:: but there's still time. Pad-thai for lunch and a pineapple shake - so good. I also think I sweated off about 25 liters of water today. The sun is hot when you sand in it (duh) - the shade is much nicer. How's that snow NJ? :-D
Meet the group - everyone seems nice. there are 26 females (27 if you include Tara the tourguide) and 4 males. It's going to be a very estrogen filled trip!
So, train tonight, then a Thai cooking class tomorrow. Can't wait.
I have a couple of entries piling up on my iPad - the next time it connects to wifi there should be a couple out of order/date posts sent to The Travel Kat.
Hi! I'm so happy you made it there safe and are having a good time! I'm also really glad you're posting often so those who love you and miss you back home can follow along. Hope your train ride is more comfortable than last years! It has to be!
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