We've had a great few days in Bangkok, but like everyone says, 3 days is more than enough time here. When we arrived on Saturday, we met up with Alice, our Monaghan friend. She was meant to meet us in Chiang Mai but had a little accident in the islands and crashed her Jet Ski... We went straight to Khao San Road and checked into the D&D Inn. It's class, and right in the middle of the Khoa San Road. I'd definitely recommend it, though it's alot more pricey than anywhere in Chiang Mai. We then headed to the MBK Mall which is huge. But it's just like the markets - you can get any of the prices they tell you down a few hundred baht. Then we checked the markets out, and went for drinks in the Shamrock Bar. It's literally a few yards from our hostel/hotel.
Yesterday we did the day trip out to Kanchanaburi which is about 2 and half hours west/south west of Bangkok. We got to go to the floating markets, then a cobra show, then to a war museum and saw the bridge on river kwai. We also saw a train go over it while we were there, which was cool. Then we headed off to the Tiger Temples. It was so cool seeing the tigers. We got loads of photos taken with the tigers, and then got to play and mess around with 2 tiger cubs. They were so adorable! :)
At the cobra show Megan, Gillian and Emma braved it and held a snake! Whereas I nearly ran a mile when I saw it. It was HUGE! I think they said it was 60 pounds in weight. Then at the show we got to see and touch a cobra, and they showed us his poison. We also saw a huge Python, and some rare snakes from South Thailand. (can't remember their names)
And today we went to see the Grand Palace, and Wat Po (Temple) It's very like India I think, really cheap goldie looking buildings, class all the same though. But we've seen enough in Bangkok now so we're getting the VIP Bus at 9pm down to the islands on the East. We'll go to Koh Tao first and stay a night, as we've a place booked in Koh Phangan for the rest of the week down there. We heard the VIP buses are actually more comfortable than the trains, so said we'd go for that. It's about 12 hours journey including the boat, but we'll sleep most of it hopefully...
Until next time,
Cathy x x
3 comments:
Hey!!!! Just took a look at your blog and I'm sooooooooo jealous! Looks like you're having a brilliant time! The pics are fab. Enjoy :)
Don't know why my name came up as Bambi there and I can't get it off! The last message and this message are from Laura Erangey x
Hey there, looks like you are having a great time, the tigers are amazing, the snakes can stay where they are.. Was with your Mum, Megan and Grace in Dublin today for their dress fitting... The weather for once was lovely... Take care over there and enjoy
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