3 Nights in Bangkok

We are leaving Bangkok this afternoon and heading to Kanachaburi, a town across the river from Cambodia, where the famous Bridge over the River Kwai is located. We are going to take a train so the kids are really excited. It is not far, but apparently takes 4 long hot hours as there is no air conditioning. The scenery is supposed to be fantastic though so we are excited!

We have had a great stay in Bangkok. We are staying in a great part of town that is just bustling at all hours. Our hotel was a convent, built in the 40s and it looks and feels like a hospital, but is quiet and clean. Step out of the doors and you are greeted with every kind of food imaginable. Thailand is all about eating! We have been eating from all the roadside stalls...everything from Pad Thai, papaya salad, fresh kettle corn, smoothies, fresh tropical fruit...AMAZING. Food from the vendors is cheap...most meals for our family cost under $5. There are many international restaurants as well, but at a higher price.

The malls here are absolutely amazing...the nicest I have ever seen...seems so out of place, but the real fun shopping takes place outside at the night markets. I love shopping this way. We had such a great time bartering on items. The initial price quoted is about 4x what you can buy the item for, so you feel like you are really getting a great deal!Our room was very hospital like!
Our smoothie vendor...
What in the world?


The famous Bangkok taxi "tuk tuk"


Other highlights have been seeing the life of the river that runs through the city, touring the Grand Palace, and going to the waterslides! This morning Jordan and I went for a run through the park nearby (Bangkok's version of Central Park). It was bustling with activity until the clock struck 8 and everyone stopped their Tai chi, running, stretching and stood erect for the Thai national anthem. It gets broadcast twice a day over loud speakers and everyone stops in the whole kingdom.





Well onto the next adventure...