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November 5th 2006 by emberjeunesse
Friends...We are gathered here today to join together, in holy awesomeness, Candice and Bangkok....
Haha!
So, I've discovered that, when dealing with inebriated people, of any nationality, you must make certain allowances for jack assitude. I know that my friends have done so for me, and now, I continue that tradition.
Turns out the Brits who I previously complained about are actually really cool. One is James, one is Martin.
I spent yesterday exploring around Bangkok with James. We went to this HUGE outdoor weekend market, the name of which I can't remember. We ate uber yummy Thai noodles bowls at a sidewalk stand, both of us for less than $2. Think Pho, only slightly different. We rode the sky train, got off at random stops, walked alot, went into the hugest, shiniest, most upscale mall I've ever seen. I ate a rice burger at McDonalds. I know I know. But at least I got something that is definitely not on the menu any where in America.
We also saw this really lovely and very fragrant Buddist shrine. Apparantly the incense is meant to purify you, but with the amount of smoke we were inhaling, I can only assume that Buddhists believe carcinogens to be spiritual cleansing agents.
We didn't get to any of the more historical areas, and I'm heading up to Laos today with James and Martin, so that will have to come later.
I should be gone from Bangkok for a week, a week and a half. I'm not really sure what the internet situation is like in Laos, but if it's available, you know I'll be posting.
I'm going to keep this short, as I've been typing all morning, but I just have to say, Bangkok is pretty awesome. It's is extremely modern, and extremely old at the same time. It's pretty clean, pretty huge, but not over crowded. There's a good vibe here, lots of green, yummy food. I love it! Probably my favorite city that I've visited so far.
Anyhow, I'm done for now.
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November 5th 2006 - Russ: Mc Rice!!!
OMG they so need that over here in ze states. Great picts
November 5th 2006 - Antonia:
So very jealous... You mentioned... loneliness??? ;)
November 5th 2006 - Mom: Wow!
This is so cool!
I am glad that you are in better spirits and have met some people to hang out with.
Awesome pictures too!
For some reason I don't think the McRice Burger will work over here.
I can't wait for your next journal...hopefully we will see it very soon.
Love you...Mom
November 5th 2006 - Lindsay: does my breath smell like burger? 'cause it tastes like burger!!
Aww yay I'm so glad you're meeting cool, cute people and having such a blast. I sooo cannot wait to come visit. I'm already preparing myself for the crazyness I'm going to experience with you, not that crazyness is anything too out of the ordinary for us heh heh. You know, when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. Learn it, live it, love it baby. So be careful and enjoy yourself, and as always, just "take it easy". You know =P Keep on having fun kiddo, and I will be seeing you soon. I love you so much. ~~LindsAAAAy
November 5th 2006 - Drew: Mmmm Noodles
I am glad to hear that you arrived and stoked to hear about your first exploration of the city. It is awesome to hear that you found some people that you can hang with as well. I knew that it wouldn't take you long to find some traveling buddies. You have all my best thoughts and wishes. To let you know photos are up at my site as well http://web.mac.com/techintrepid.
November 5th 2006 - meeee <33: nice!!
hahah we have rice burgers in china town l.a hahah just kidding .. your trip sounds amazing!! keep posting this is awesome
November 6th 2006 - PaWilkins: I hear the fisk smell can be quite strong. :)
I'm glad that you get to experience this. What an amazing opportunity that most people will never get to experience.
Stay safe, kid.
I mean it... Don't make me come after you.
j/k
love,
pa
November 8th 2006 - Mel: You dont know me but
I just read a few of your blogs, you had me worried for a while, i'm of to thailand for a month on my own in december and am petrified of getting of the plane in BKK and having no clue as to what to do! (have done reserch, but by all accounts that goes out the window) Glad your having a better time. Oh and us Brits aren't all bad, i live here and i can safely say i know at least 4 good ones!! Keep safe.
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