And Dad was worried?!?
Penny and I landed in Bangkok this morning at 6. Our plans for the next few days were 'flexible'. That is, we had no idea where we were going to spend the night. We didn't even know whether we would stay in Bangkok, go to the River Kwai or go just south of Bangkok to the beach towns or cram all three.
We got to the airport and were forced to go to the tourist help desk but couldn't really make a decision. At this stage we did, however, rule out staying in bangkok because we would spend a bit of time there next week with Erin. So we went to the train station.
At the train station in Bangkok we decided to go to the beach towns, and see how long we wanted to stay there and wait and see if we want to go up to river kwai in a day or two. We still havn't made this decision. We bought our third class tickets for 88 baht ($2.50) and were once again forced to go to a tourist help desk.
They helpfully decided to help us find and book accomodation which they said did not exist in Hua Hin (the town we got our ticket to) for under 1000 baht ($35) and that even then we'd be pushing it. We decided we didn't need no fancy tourism office, we'd do it ourselves.
So we did. And now we are in Hua Hin, on the beach south of Bangkok, with a room for 250 baht ($8) a night.
I wonder where we'll be tomorrow night?
posted by Angus @ 6:52 PM
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5 Comments:
So does this mean you are finding it a little more of a challenge than you first expected? Dad
Enjoy the sun on the beach but remember the sunscreen, particularly on your toes!
Tell us about the accomodation conditions and what the train was like.
Is it a lovely beach and can you swim? Is the food good?
I'm actually finding it easier than expected. The accomodation is cheap and easy to get to. The busses and trains are good enough and no problem to work out. Everything is pretty much geared towards tourists so if i want anything someone is usually yelling at me trying to sell it to me.
I'll write more about food and stuff soon.
Hi Angus,
I know there will be times when the prospect of writing to your blog will be far from your desires, however if you can manage it now and again for us poor we folk back in OZ that will be great.
By the way if you are suffering withdrawal symptoms and feel like some real fun I wouldn't mind reading an essay where you discuss the rise of fundamentalist christianity as a driving force in the continual suppression of the emergence of a true opposition in this country,BUT I DIGRESS.
Have a fabulous time and keep up the news, I love hearing about the small details, they reveal so much. I will print off copies for Grandma. Of course I will censor those bits which might encourage her imagination to wander into areas that develop into fears for your safety. I on the other hand hold no such fears, I know you will remain safe and well and will have an experience of a lifetime. If I had my time over again I would be in your place in a shot.
Lots of Love
Glenda
WOW-you sound so far away from home.I just blogged next door and It came to your blog.Sounds fasinating.A far cry from my little world here in California.Enjoy the experience and Be careful-It sounds like you have many people who care about you!!When you come back visit my site if you get a chance:
www.coriscorner.blogspot.com
BYE!
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