Ok folks... So maybe it took me an hour or so to figure out how to get into my account in English, but it's not like I don't have hours to kill before I catch a 12 hr bus to Krabi tonight. I should be arriving in Krabi around 8 am tomorrow (11/10) morning and from there will catch the passenger ferry to Koh Lanta @ around 9am. It looks like I'm in for a couple of rainy days but hey, I'll take it over the snow and ice pounding vt right now.
It's 4:15pm on 11/9 here in Bangkok and the clouds have just begun to roll in. I spent my last day here exploring the Golden Mountain and climbing all 300 steps (finally some exercise!). The top provided incredibly rewarding views of the entire city, albeit bustling under a dense cloud of smog and fog (never can tell which is which). Wat Saket Rajavaramahavihara is a peaceful temple where the Buddha's relics have been placed and prayer is a daily occurence here for many Thai. And while this temple was again, like many others, nothing short of breathtaking, I believe my greatest feat in today's journey was successfully arguing my way (in Thai mind you)out if being (almost) ripped off my a tuk-tuk (pronounced touk touk). That's right, I may be an American female that's looks easy to take advantage i
of, but this gal learns quick so...yeah...that's right. Clearly my "tough guise" needs some fine-tuning.
The past couple of days here have brought endless stories and experiences. From arriving in Bangkok @ 1am (not recommended), to venturing through the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha, to getting thrown off the bus after dark (alert!) and being lost in a neighborhood where no one spoke a lick of English (sorry mom and sad, I held back on mentioning this one to you), it's been on heck of a ride already. So tonight I say "see you later" (never goodbye) tithe REAL city that never sleeps (the stereo wars here are particularly incredible on KhaoSahn Rd) and I venture towards the island of Koh Lanta. My mind feels more sound each day, my heart more honest, and spirit more humble. So I say " korp khun ka" to all the amazing Thai people that have assisted and welcomed me with open arms these past couple days, and I turn to all of you just waking and say "ah-gaht dee na" (what a beautiful day)!
P.s. This was written from my iPhone so please excuse any "big finger" typos and try to stumble through it as best you can.
San-di-pahp(peace),
Me
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