Bangkok, a start

I’ve made it through the first few hoops of Bangkok. From the airport took a cab into the madness of Th Khao San, taxiing through the mad night life. I was happy enough to get a comfortable hotel, pay far too much (800b), and settle in. Lighting and thunder crackled through the night.

The next morning after breakfast (provided) I dared the streets of Koh San Rd. Ok, Im being dramatic but for me it was another world – sights, sounds and smells overloading the senses. Speaking to a friendly Thai along the way he suggested some sights around town. Flagging down a government Tuk tuk my exhausting morning took off.

The best break on this wee trip was to get to the TAT (thai authority for tourism) and set up an agenda for the next few weeks. Tomorrow pm I leave for Ko Tao for a 5 day dive course, followed by Ko Samui and the Full moon party on Ko png yan (sp). I did get to see the Golden Buddha temples (usually closed to tourists – Im told..). At the very least Im getting out of Bangkok soon for greater Thailand, and if Ive learnt one thing talking to people its take the government services, not the offers of touts. Everything of course is more effort than it should be but my pigeon english is improving. No shopping, no ladies!

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