Today was a fairly busy day. We went to another area of the city. We saw Wat Sraket (the Golden Mount), Wat Ratchanadda (Metal Castle), Wat Bowonniwet, Sao Ching Chaa (Giant Swing), and Wat Suthat. Finally for dinner, we ate at MK, which is a hot pot restaurant.
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Day 197 – Bangkok
Today was the first full day in the capital city. We decided to visit one area of the city. After attempting to figure out the public bus system, we made it to Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple). Then we went to Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall and there happened to be a exhibition of royal treasures on …
Day 196 – Bangkok, Thailand
Finally, we checked out and left the island on the 11:30AM boat. Then we got on a 1:30PM bus to the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. Luckily this was a better bus experience over my last one. We arrived 3.5 hours later and boarded the SkyTrain. This is very similar to Detroit’s PeopleMover. Then there was …
Day 195 – Ko Samet, Thailand
We were planning on leaving the island today, but it was so nice that we decided to stay one more day. The place costs $36/night, which is the high season price. Everything you need is right on the beach and there is nothing on the interior roads of the island. So actually the beach is …
Day 194 – Ko Samet, Thailand
The previous day was spent mostly relaxing near our place at Vongduern Villa. I got to read a book and Yu had to spend a few hours on my computer doing some translation work. Today, we have bigger plans including going out on a boat to some nearby islands for snorkeling. For $18 per person, …
Day 193 – Ko Samet, Thailand
The islands and beaches are probably the #1 reason why so many people go to Thailand. In fact, haven’t seen so many people with blonde hair since I was in Northern Europe! Last night the boat dropped us off directly on the beach (after moving to a smaller boat). Most of the accommodation on the …
Day 192 – Trat, Thailand
In the morning Yu’s mother was up early shopping and cooking food to offer the monks at the local temple. Usually the monks will bring their begging bowls around the neighborhood going door to door for food, but today was more special. Most of the family went to the temple to donate all the cooked …
Day 191 – Trat, Thailand
Today is election day in the country, including a big election for a new prime minister. The English school has been shut down for the rest of the year and today I got to go to Yu’s hometown, Trat. On the way there, I found out there are no posted speed limits in Thailand once …
Day 190 – Christmas Party
Today was spent preparing for a big party here at the English school. About 60 people attended. I helped painting a large wall covering of Santa Claus and helped prepare some food (put jelly on a lot of bread). I also sprayed some fake frost around the glass on the front of the building, so …
Day 189 – Chanthaburi, Thailand
We started the day by going to the fresh market in town. It is the place where all the vegetables and seafood and things are sold early in the morning. But I got some breakfast nearby from some street vendors. There happened to be a parade going down the street by one of the local …