Back in the capital. People say you either love or hate Bangkok, but personally I can't see what's to dislike. It's tropical, modern and clean with superclubs, bright lights, gadgets and skytrains that make London look old fashioned and yet you can still have amazing street food anywhere or shop till you drop without breaking the bank.. Love it!
Only 2 days here this time but we'll be back in May. Arrived from Surat Thani by night train and though it was delayed two hours, it was still super-luxurious compared to India AND you get a really comfy matress with clean White sheets and pillowcase and a sealed plastic bag with a huge comfy towel-cum-blanket in it. As you can tell, I was really excited about it - but if you've ever spent 5 months on Indian trains, you'll know what I'm talking about!
We found a sparkling clean white hotel for 7 quid a night- which is alot more than we usually have to fork out for accommodation, (but it WAS sparkling), and then we got to work on our shopping expedition. Angel needed a whole new outfit for interviews in Hong Kong and I really needed a new pair of jeans and a new hairdo!;) I'm now a brunette - till it washes out anyway- not brave enough to go permanent.. actually I'm already missing my blonde- is it true that blondes have more fun?
Martha (my sis) & Nat are getting married in May and it's kind of a steam punk- vintage carnivale theme so I'm also trying to find a design that maybe I can get copied here, but it's not going to be easy - not sure many Bangkok tailors specialise in Victorian bustle skirts! It's easy for blokes - just grow some creative facial hair and stick on a butterfly collar and Bob (Cratchett)'s your uncle!;)
I'm now stuck on a bus in a traffic jam, on my way to the famous Chatuchak weekend market to see if I can find some decorations for the wedding.
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