Friday, August 11, 2006

our first full day in bangkok was a good one. after breakfast in the hotel we decided to try to see some sights around the city. we walked down to one of the main temples but since thai laws are so strict we couldnt enter in only sandals and shorts. you could rent clothes but how disgusting is that? so we took pictures of the exterior along with the signs restricting access.

we tried to head to the main shopping area by tuk tuk, which proved painful to both our patience and our lungs. once there, though, there was just an outpouring of everything youd ever want or need to buy. we found a gourmet food court that gives you a credit card to buy anything in the court and then tallies up your tab when you leave. i think i had a creme brule sampler...amanda had ice cream and crepes. good stuff.

when we got back to khao san road, we wandered for any last minute clothing items before having some great italian for dinner. bangkok was nice, but i think we were both looking forward to ko samui the next day.