2 Nights in Bangkok and the World's Your Oyster

September 13th - 16th

I think I was overwhelmed by jet lag, smog and sheer excitement, to have really enjoyed Bangkok to its fullest. We arrived a day later than planned which was pretty annoying since we were staying at the most amazing hotel ever (compliments of our dear friends Alan, Linda and Jarret). The Penisula Bangkok was our oasis in what is truly the dirtiest city I have ever been to. But oddly enough I say that with endearment. I loved the culture, the people, the food and the hustle and bustle of the city. Chinatown was the craziest. If you are ever in the market for 1000 Hello Kitty pencil boxes, Chinatown in Bangkok is your place to go. One night we went to a Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) match. We sat ringside and I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it. Milton was really into going so I was really just playing along in hopes of dragging him to a cooking class later in the trip. But, surprisingly I loved it! Gross part...we had blood splattered on us. Yuck! We also visited the Royal Palace and went to the Emerald Buddha Temple- the detail on the buildings was out of this world.

Also notice the lack of hair on Milton's head. He had it all shaved off at a trendy salon in Bangkok. Lets just say it took about an hour and a half to have his head shaved. By the end of the visit his charade skills would have won any contest.

We have plenty more pictures if you are interested. We are always game for hanging out with some wine and talking travel!

You can view the rest of out Bangkok pictures here...