Bangkok

After Pai I traveled to Bangkok. I spent two days there, before my flight to India. From speaking to other travelers, I didn't hear anyone who had a super great time in the city-- mostly because of how huge and touristy everything was. Keeping this in mind, I decided to use my time in Bangkok to recharge and get one last taste of city life before departing back to simple living in India. I had a BLAST.


I spent my mornings drinking thai iced tea!

 Had to get my fill before I left!

During my stay I couchsurfed with Terrence from Florida, USA. We shared a love for ramen, so we went to a ramen food court for lunch.

can't get enough!

Terrence and almond tofu dessert.

At lunch Terrence taught me origami and how to play set. Here's his origami raccoon.

Then I went to Yunomori Onsen and Spa, Bangkok's first Japanese style onsen. I had been missing jjimjilbangs since I left Korea and this was absolutely glorious! I even had a thai massage there.

me in a kimono and green tea!

The next day I went to the Bangkok Art and Culture Center. The building has five floors with interdependently owned cafe and art shops. On the top floor was a modern art museum filled with paintings, sculptures, and interactive pieces by artist all over SE Asia.

Then I went to Paragon Cineplex where I watched Saving Mr. Banks.  The theater was inside of a huge,   luxurious, high end shopping mall. It was an air conditioned heaven from the the humid Bangkok streets!

In the evening, I met with Sopida. I know Sopida through a good friend from high school. She treated me out to a excellent seafood dinner. And I can't wait to treat her out when we're back in California!

Hi Matt!