We safely arrived in Bangkok after a total air time of 21 hours, quite a whirlwind of a day, but very exciting at the same time. Spent the night after arriving around midnight Thai time (11 hour difference from home), then the next day explored the sights of Bangkok, such as beautiful temples, Tuk-Tuk rides (small 3-wheeled open vehicle) around the crazy, busy, noisy city where they don't take no for an answer (yes, we learned, but this is all a learning experience, right?), long tail boat rides on the river, river water market, jewelry stores (yes, bought our wedding rings!! "good price for you!!"), took overnight train ride to Nong khai, in northern Thailand for orientation. Now in Nong khai Friday-Sunday. Meeting lots of wonderful, nice, gentle, kind people. Learning Thai language, culture, enjoying Thai
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