Okay okay okay highlight of my trip so far: Lop Buri!!!!!!
We arrived on a train. And let me jsut say the train ride itself was amazing. SO much lush jungle on the outside and such kind people inside that knew no idea what any word in English was. ;) I sat with a family that had the cutest little baby and an older sister. They offered to share some food and pop with me. So cute.
I can't tell you how beautiful the people are here. I told the mom as best as I could that her children were beautiful. I believe she understood. Their kindness was really wonderful.
We got here, and walked towards the monkey temples, stopping at the 711 for some beer. At first, we were amazed by the monkeys just chillin on the street and power cords, but once we made it onto the actual ruins of the temple...
The most pics I've taken this trip!!!
Jordan got sunflower seeds and they came right upt o him to eat, soon Becca and I followed suit and we had precious littlemonkeys and greedy monkeys eatingo ut of our hands!! Eventually they started climbing on us!! It was amazing!! :) One of them, as I held my hand out full of seeds, reached for and grabbed my beer!! It was hilarious. Homie didn't get it though: that was MINE! :)
Another monkey jumped on Becca's head and stole her sunglasses. Hilarous!
We walked around a bit more; went into a different temple, paid our respects, then climed a wall and enjoyed our second round of beers before heading back to our original temple with the monkeys. There we went inside and took pics of the monkeys outside. Then we went back outside and played with them some more. 
The pictures are amazing. The experience even more so!!!!!
With a few hours left before our sleeper train to Chang Mai we headed back and it started to rain. It has been pouring non stop since. It's been about tow hours. We stood on the corner of Kumueng Road (after I bought a pink cute little shower cap to cover my fanny pack) eating an amazing fried chicken skewer in the rain from this Thai woman. :) THe three of us, under her umbrella, our backs getting soaked, just enjoying the food. ;)
We have managed to find an internet cafe. Soon we need to get to teh train station.
Oh! :( At Baan Lotus, Jordan and I got our clothes washed and they reak of mildew. Hoping they aren't totally ruined. For me it wasn't ALL my clothes, and she gave me some baht back. But poor JOrdan! :( It's all his clothing.
So now we are in this cafe, and it is pouring out. And I just...today so far has been the best of the entire trip! I mean:MONKEYS ALL OVER ME!!! IT was amazing!
The pictures are amazing. The experience even more so!!!!!
With a few hours left before our sleeper train to Chang Mai we headed back and it started to rain. It has been pouring non stop since. It's been about tow hours. We stood on the corner of Kumueng Road (after I bought a pink cute little shower cap to cover my fanny pack) eating an amazing fried chicken skewer in the rain from this Thai woman. :) THe three of us, under her umbrella, our backs getting soaked, just enjoying the food. ;)
We have managed to find an internet cafe. Soon we need to get to teh train station.
Oh! :( At Baan Lotus, Jordan and I got our clothes washed and they reak of mildew. Hoping they aren't totally ruined. For me it wasn't ALL my clothes, and she gave me some baht back. But poor JOrdan! :( It's all his clothing.
So now we are in this cafe, and it is pouring out. And I just...today so far has been the best of the entire trip! I mean:MONKEYS ALL OVER ME!!! IT was amazing!
Nobody bit me or scratched at me, so don't worry! The brusies and scrapes and swollen ankle I have from yesterday I think is enough for now. ;)
So in about an hour or so we have to hopp on a sleeper train for an 11hr ride to Chang Mai...
This place is amazing.
It looks like I won't get to go to the islands while we are here, esp if we hit Vietnam: and I really REALLY want to go to Vietnam; so I guess I'll just have to take an extra trip out here someday. :)
Okay well I love you all. I really think anyone that hasn't been here as to come; because nothing can capture quite what this is like.
Best effing decision I have ever made in my life.
LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL TO BITS!
3 comments:
Hi honey,
Sounds like you are still having a great time. What did I tell you about those mischievous monkeys! Hold on to your stuff. BTW - if you guys can soak your clothes in a cup of white vinegar, or ammonia, or baking soda and then wash - lay out in sun to dry, it may help. I realize all 3 may be tough to do, especially the sun. Wrap your ankle so it doesn't get worse. You have a lot of trekking to do. Sorry you won't get to the islands. It is hard to make the decision when you want to see everything and you just can't. However, it just leaves you with the desire to come back. Love you too and miss you. Mom
Hi again,
I just saw your comment and Emily's. Her Dad's solution is great. You don't know when you are getting dehydrated until you are. Don't worry about missing home. It is natural. This is a really big trip for you. But, you are handling things just terrific. This is the time to do this. When you are older, you probably would not see what you are seeing because you would not be going where you are. As an example, I would probably stay only in cities with Intercontinental's, Oberoi's or Hyatts now! Think of this as not being away, but at a really different school. Remember, I raised you to be an independent person, and you are. Each day you take a step away, each step you take is one you need to take,and it is a good thing. Remember, you can always walk back wne you want to. I love you. Mom
hi darling - looooove the monkey story. i'm going to save this blog and use it as a travel guide when i go... whenever that may be.
we missed you last weekend and we'll miss you this weekend too! have an amazing time, but hurry back to us when you can!
xxo
ruth
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