After a terribly long plane ride (left LA at 1pm, and arrived in Hong Kong at 4am the following morning with a three hour layover before arriving here in Bangkok), we finally got to what we thought was our guest house ;P
Soon enough we realized we ended up at the wrong spot-no plumbing and the such. But we tried to get some sleep and this morning finally bumped into Jordan-the other mate we're traveling with-at the guest house we meant to stay at. It's quite nice here. And they have internet, so I will try to write more tomorrow night as well.
Today we went to The Grand Palace and saw the Emerald Buddah. It was quite extraordinary, to say the least. The amount of glitter and glam outdoes anything I've ever seen-the 16year old me would have peed herself!
It's quite humid...and when I say quite humid, I mean we are all constantly sweating bullets. I actually kinda like it. ;P
After that we came back to our hostel and decided that some food and a thai massage would be good before taking a nap. So that is what I am just coming in from: a one hour thai massage that cost $6 US dollars. It's amazing here. I am looking forward to making our way out of Bangkok and up through Northern Thailand. It is a bit too much of a city for me; but it is still incredible and I am excited for tonight with Becca and Jordan and then tomorrow.
I almost cried when getting to the airport. Being gone for so long and so far really freaked me out. It's still a bit surreal; but I just keep reminding myself that it will go by too fast and to enjoy enjoy enjoy it. And so far, I am! I miss you all terribly!
Mommy-I hope you can read this. :) I love you and miss you loads. And for all of you who I didn't get to see before I go, know I really wanted to!
Sara-they took off the pin in transit! :( Jerks. lol
Tonight we are going to check out a Thai boxing match! That should be pretty sick. Tomorrow we are planning on checking out the market, then heading to the National Museum and seeing another temple. I believe tomorrow will be our last day out here before we head north.
I should go now; save my minutes for later.
Love you all so much!
About Me
- Arielle
- Los Angeles-born ladybug just trying to keep her wings strong as she follows her heart.
2 comments:
Dear Intrepid Ladybug,
Before I forget, Jim M. had one more piece of advice - stay away from the Tuk-Tuks - the little motorized pedicabs. Anyway, it was good to hear about the trip so far. I am glad you said you "almost" cried. Be Happy. I am so exited for you and proud of you. I know this will be a fabulous trip. Remember to go with the flow and roll with the punches. Remember, some unfortunate happenstances may be your funniest stories later - like the wrong hotel! Be smart, be safe and enjoy! Just a little FYI - Josh E is trapped in Beirut in the middle of a mini-war. A kind Lebanese, Josh referred to as his Jack Bauer, sent a military ambulance to get him out of the dangerous section to a more safe section. Love you to pieces, Mom.
Ooops, we love the tuk tuks! :)
I hope Josh and Jim are okay.
Love you so muuch mom!
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