Hey all, Very quick update - slooooow interweb connection and not much time. Had a fantastic time in Bangkok, even though we arrived during an alcohol ban due to the election (we found ways around it). Have tried many forms of travel, including the riverboat, the rickety truck bus and the terrifying tuk tuk, the tiny rickshaw type car that is clearly made for two passangers but can squeeze in five of us if we're stubborn. Very beautiful, friendly, busy, seedy city; we've been throughout the markets, Chinatown, the backpacker strip and the ping pong shows (don't ask for details...) Arrived safely at the Brown House base; beautiful spot with a great group of people, a nice little bar next door, many lizards and much spicy ricy food. In Singburi itself today, have seen several temples,
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