Yes, Bangkok . . . No, I'm not kidding.

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Yes, Bangkok. And yes, I know it’s not in Europe. But, it is halfway between New Zealand and Europe and seemed like a good place to meet up with Ben who is living in New Zealand right now. When I started thinking about doing some traveling, I wanted to go to Asia but was a little nervous to go by myself. Now, after traveling for three months and having someone to go with me, Thailand a little more appetizing.

After a 12 hour flight and all the chaos in Heathrow, what could be better than a two hour massage, right? It was the best! And I also had my first Thai dish. . . the best Pad Thai I’ve ever had. Ben arrived later in the evening without a hitch.

With only one day in Bangkok, we packed in as much as we could, starting with the Grand Palace. This place was so elaborate, it was incredible. We didn’t take a tour so I’m sure there is a lot more to it than we figured out, but it was still cool to walk around the whole place. We also took boat ride down the river, walked through an open market (they eat some really crazy stuff), took the sky tram around the city, and did a little shopping at the mall.

We ended the day with a 90 minute massage at this excellent place my friend Kiko told me about. Two 90 minute massages for about $30 USD (total). Can’t beat that!

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Photos

Grand Palace
Outside when you are walking in.

I'm in Thailand
Yep, Ben is too.

Grand Palace
One more shot.

Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)
Getting ready to take our boat ride down the river.

Comments

[Christy]

When are you coming back? :-)
Hey lady friend... Enjoy your visit!!! My sister-in-law, megan, absolutely loved it over there...especially the CHEAP massages.

[Jimmy Chickey]

Wow...Thailand!
Oh wow..you really are taking on the World. How impressive! Enjoy the East.

[Sharon A Foley]

hello from aunt sharon
Hi Christy, I've been following your travels and have enjoyed your tours. Hope you are enjoying your trip. I tried to e-mail you before but it did not go through. I have focused on settling my home this summer and am about to go back to my school job. Have a good day. Love, Aunt Sharon

[Kat]

Boat ride looks like an amazing time and that temple!! Wow..you're soo lucky to be able to see all of this:)