Bangkok- The First Day

Today was my first day in Bangkok. After arriving in the guesthouse (which is right near the famous backpackers area Khao San Road) I decided to wander up to get something to eat. As I walked down the street I heard shouts for massages and taxis, and  passed  by stands filled with clothes, shoes, and everything else a backpacker could possibly need. My stomach was grumbling from the horrible airplane food I barely touched so I sat down at a restaurant and ordered a big portion of Pad Thai, and a large beer. The whole meal cost me only four bucks. :) I then returned to my guest house to have a short nap. I only planned on 2 hours but I guess I was more tired because I ended up sleeping for 4 hours! I then rushed to meet a couple of Couch Surfers- a German, Italian, and Thai. We walked around Khao San (which is too foreign filled and a bit overwhelming for my taste) and grabbed some street food. I had a great meal of rice, chicken, and veggies for about $1.20 CDN. The food was good but super spicy- something I will have to get used to. Another thing I need to get used to is the heat! Its pretty warm- and a lot warmer than Vancouver! Afterwards we went for a beer and met up with a family of Aussies (a Dad and his son). The Dad just spent the past 7 weeks with 3 of his sons backpacking around South East Asia! (Super cool!) The Dad shared with us pictures of the 2 beautiful houses he has made- both from around 85% recyclable materials! Things that people were throwing away perfectly good, he used to build his house.

Well now I am tired and I hear a bunch of cats fighting right outside my window. Off to sightsee with the Couch Surfers tomorrow and than Ill pick up Angie from the airport!!

Until then..

Krista