Tuk-tuk and friends

Going to Bangkok with my girls for a weekend equals Tuk-tuk adventure. 

  Friday: We were looking for Indian food, and although we essentially lived in what I thought was Little India by the New Road Guesthouse, we took a tuk-tuk of 7 people to a restaurant we could of walked to. The restaurant we were dropped off at was way over priced, and it makes me even more suspicious of all drivers – scams! We eventually walked to a restaurant that was decent priced but still quite expensive (guess that’s what we get when we get non-Thai food).

 Saturday: We took more taxis and even more tuk-tuks throughout town this day. I guess that is the whole process until we learn more about how to get to pint A to point B. We went to the day market. So much to see, so much to buy. I can’t wait for my paycheck. Although we went in the morning, and they were setting up, within an hour there were so many people I wonder where they all came from. Later we saw the Reclining Buddha. It was way more impressive than I imagined. I wish I knew more historical significance besides it being the largest reclining Buddha, and that the temple, Wat Pho, is one of the national headquarters for education, thai massage, and yoga.But I guess that would be one bonuses if we actually had a tour guide..ehhh

  

The Reclining Buddha

The Wat Pho

 That night we were at the Moon Bar in the Vertigo hotel. Breathtaking views of Bangkok even if it was overcast and we didn’t see a perfect sunset and the drinks were expensive (400B) was worth going. We followed that by going for some free margaritas at Coyote on convent – never again. More tart then liquor, more ice then crush. I would say I am never going to have good Mexican anytime soon. Sigh…

View at the Moon Bar with the Chelsea & Jenna

  Anyway, that night, we had dinner near convent. It was a pretty delicious green curry, but even nidnoi prick was too much. I thought I was getting better in handling the prick, but I think I need to practice more. This Saturday was Halloween as well, and we hoped to go out for some parties, but it seemed like every taxi/tuk-tuk driver drove us to sketchy places. Good thing we only payed 5B a person (9 people on one tuk-tuk), and we were in a group. We tried two different places, and you would think they wanted to accommodate such a large group of hot foreigners, but both places didn’t. We seriously need to find a spot to party that doesn’t cost an arm or a leg i.e. 300-400B. So even if we didn’t party, we drank enough. It ended up to the point where Andrew, Brandon, Allison, and I went for a late night snack/dinner –

 Sunday:  As I was coming home, Jenny gave me a phone call, and forewarned me about the dogs. Now we have about 6-8 dogs that roam the school grounds. Most are friendly, and usually keep to themselves. But when she told me she was bite, and had to be taken to the hospital, I kind of freaked. Rightfully so....even with a warning, and being more careful, a dog attacked me when I got back. Good thing the security guard was there and biked me to my home 20 feet away. Yah for security!

So after having a great weekend, I thought it would be a normal week. Nope. A little nausea, some sharp stomach pains, migraine, fever, the chills, and a touch of throw-up… I think I'm sick. It could be food poisoning or maybe just my body deciding to give up and tell me to rest. I wonder what I ate or did I overexert myself beyond what I was capable of. Good thing after two days it went away. I guess I didn’t think I’d get homesick with all the things I’m juggling, but when you’re sick and laying in bed, you have time to miss home.