Highlights of my week in Bangkok

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I arrived in Bangkok late Friday night, October 24th and was welcomed by Thailand's steamy humidity and its rainy season. It rained everyday and on most occasions I was found in the middle of it, I wish I had packed the gumboots!

The week in Bangkok was filled with orientation, meetings and preparation for the job. Our host kindly introduced us to the popular Thai culture of eating and some of the popular local cuisines. We also became familiar with using the BTS. Fortunately I managed to fit in 2 muay thai sessions at Jitti's gym and visit Lumphini park. The heat and time difference knocked me around most of the week and all of us were quiet tired most days from all of the orientation.

As we didn't have a lot of free time I used any opportunity I could to shop for the things that I wouldn't be able to find up in the rural towns. Activities besides orientation during my week in Bangkok included:

- Jim Thompson's house
- Ferry to Khoasan Rd
- Visiting Jitti's gym
- Discovering the malls, MBK and Chatachuk Market
- Visiting the Bangkok Refugee Centre
- Drinks at Amorosa, which had a spectacular view
- Walking through the flower market

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Photos

Jim Thompson's house
Great canvases

Khao san river ride
Very crowded on the boat.

Pra Arthit
Oh my Buddha!

Bronwyn and I
Riding on the tuk tuk

Bangkok Refugee Centre
Despite the enclosed walls, it felt like home.

Camron & I
This trainer was a number one Rajadamnoen fighter, a very quick sparring partner!

Fighters at Jitti
The fighter on the right is preparing for a bout in a month

Jac & I @ Amorosa
My roomy in the BKK guesthouse and travelling companion to Mae Sot

Tang & I
My newly adopted Thai brother and his partner in the background

View from Amorosa
Definitely recommend this bar for its view

Comments

[bhumika dhakal]

i remember
i remember this place now i was there 4 abot more then 6 months in 2006