Return to Bangkok
We landed in Bangkok nearly a month after we'd first left. No longer were we little virgins in this Eastern world, but experienced Thai hardcore travellers...and of course there was shopping to be done! We returned to Khao San Rd and promply went to work accomplishing our last goals in Thailand. After checking into our hotel, we each made a list of what we wanted to do and away we went. Our last few days were action packed with all kinds of fun things. We started by visiting the Grand Palace, an absolutely amazing compound full of goegeous temples, palaces and gardens designed in the greatest detail. It's also the home of the royal family; who's billboards, pictures and posters can be seen throughout the country.
From the Grand Palace it was off to the Chatuchat weekend markets. These are possibly the largest markets on the face of the earth with something like 10-15 thousand stalls. Needless to say we found many gifts and trinkets. Some of you readers may be lucky enough to recieve something...if you're worthy... : )
Our last big night out on the town consisted of buckets at a local bar, then a trip to the Pat-pong markets. We arrived just as they were beginning to close, but we still managed to buy some fried grasshoppers and get a little taste of the local cuisine. Also sampled some Thai MacDonalds. Funny, no matter what country you visit, MacDonalds always seems to taste the same. I think it's some kind of conspiracy. Jordan and I also decided to get some custom made suits designed for us because they were "cheap cheap" as well as another little suprise that will not be dicussed at this moment. Don't you just love suprises!
Our next day and Elizabeth's last day was a fairly quiet one, I think we were all a little sad that this incredible month was coming to an end. Spent the day doing some last minute shopping and went out to a great Italian dinner. At 4am Eliza had to catch a cab to the airport, saying goodbye was tough but she's off to conquer the nursing world. We miss you already Miss Eliza!
Our last 2 days in Bangkok were spent doing final suit fittings and celebrating a cool Thai girl named Yo-Yo's birthday. Jordan was lucky enough to discover true love and we also saw Justin Sing and his girlfriend again. Also had to get our last massages, corn on the cob and servings of pat thai and spring rolls.
Thailand is an amazing country in many different ways with a culture totally distinct from any that we'd previously seen. We all agree that we'd love to visit this beautiful area again sometime soon. To Elizabeth, thanks for sharing an incredible month with us, team EL-ORD-ATT will forever be in our hearts. Now it's back to Australia but until then: "You stay classy...PLANET EARTH!!!"
We landed in Bangkok nearly a month after we'd first left. No longer were we little virgins in this Eastern world, but experienced Thai hardcore travellers...and of course there was shopping to be done! We returned to Khao San Rd and promply went to work accomplishing our last goals in Thailand. After checking into our hotel, we each made a list of what we wanted to do and away we went. Our last few days were action packed with all kinds of fun things. We started by visiting the Grand Palace, an absolutely amazing compound full of goegeous temples, palaces and gardens designed in the greatest detail. It's also the home of the royal family; who's billboards, pictures and posters can be seen throughout the country.
From the Grand Palace it was off to the Chatuchat weekend markets. These are possibly the largest markets on the face of the earth with something like 10-15 thousand stalls. Needless to say we found many gifts and trinkets. Some of you readers may be lucky enough to recieve something...if you're worthy... : )
Our last big night out on the town consisted of buckets at a local bar, then a trip to the Pat-pong markets. We arrived just as they were beginning to close, but we still managed to buy some fried grasshoppers and get a little taste of the local cuisine. Also sampled some Thai MacDonalds. Funny, no matter what country you visit, MacDonalds always seems to taste the same. I think it's some kind of conspiracy. Jordan and I also decided to get some custom made suits designed for us because they were "cheap cheap" as well as another little suprise that will not be dicussed at this moment. Don't you just love suprises!
Our next day and Elizabeth's last day was a fairly quiet one, I think we were all a little sad that this incredible month was coming to an end. Spent the day doing some last minute shopping and went out to a great Italian dinner. At 4am Eliza had to catch a cab to the airport, saying goodbye was tough but she's off to conquer the nursing world. We miss you already Miss Eliza!
Our last 2 days in Bangkok were spent doing final suit fittings and celebrating a cool Thai girl named Yo-Yo's birthday. Jordan was lucky enough to discover true love and we also saw Justin Sing and his girlfriend again. Also had to get our last massages, corn on the cob and servings of pat thai and spring rolls.
Thailand is an amazing country in many different ways with a culture totally distinct from any that we'd previously seen. We all agree that we'd love to visit this beautiful area again sometime soon. To Elizabeth, thanks for sharing an incredible month with us, team EL-ORD-ATT will forever be in our hearts. Now it's back to Australia but until then: "You stay classy...PLANET EARTH!!!"
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Tuesday, September 05, 2006
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