If one were to look at the street map of central Bangkok, one would unmistakably recognize its most central arterial vessel – the Sukhumvit line. Intersecting the city with numerous ‘sois’ branching out into the inner suburbia of Thai neighborhoods, Sukhumvit is the place to experience a vibrant, bustling, cosmopolitan Bangkok. From the 15th floor Read More »
I arrived at the Silom Serene Hotel around 8am…..hmmm mainly because the taxi driver couldn’t find it…..I was totally knackered and caught some sleep. I had arranged to meet Natalia and Natasha later that day and go with them to the hospital so she could get checked out. First though…..I went to the Central Plaza Read More »
January/Enero 2, 2007 Bangkok We started our first day in Bangkok anxious to go the its main attractions : Wat Phra Kaeo, Grand Palace, Wat Po, Wat Arun, and all of the Wats possible. However after a big brunch we didn’t bother to ask the people from the hotel for their suggestions. This meant that Read More »
Well last Sunday was the big day that I have been preparing the last two years for. I wrote the Grade 6 Thai test, which the Thai government has set as the standard of fluency. Passing this test is one of the requirements to be able to get a missionary visa. On Friday, my Thai Read More »
Coming home from school on Friday, I could not remember the last time I had a hot shower, did not reeeeak of mosquito repellant, was not in the constant state of sweating, slept on a bed that was not comparable to the concrete floor, or had a meal that did not consist of rice and Read More »
We have landed and it is boiling! about 35 degrees what a contrast…. Flight was long and squashed but luckily we had a nice aircon room to crash in when we got to Bangkok. We have been busy bees, already we have visited many temples, seen a giant buddha, an emerald buddha, lots of monks Read More »
Well yesterday was our day trip to Kanchanaburi. At 6am me and Jay were up and down to the 7-11 (24hrs) for some breakfast and then got picked up by the trips minibus. In there for an hour or two and then first stop, the war cemetary, from the infamous death railway (bridge over the Read More »
Depois de um fantastico continental breakfast (com mango shake incluido) resolvemos conhecer Wat pho, mas agora a serio. Metemo-nos rua fora de mapa obstinadas- nao iamos precisar de pedir indicacoes. CONSEGUIMOS! E valeu a pena. Alguma paz e silencio ( apesar de tudo) no meio do caos que e esta cidade. E apesar dos milhentos Read More »
If one night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble, what does two nights make? We arrived in Bangkok around noon, on the 25 of July. It’s really different now. We’ve been there, done that, we know our way around. But, and definitely don’t get me wrong, it’s Bangkok, it’s amazing! We were so excited Read More »
All.. due to what is likely a power outage at my house, my home email systems are down and cannot be reached. Until I get someone to go to my house and fix this for me (anyone with linux experience) I will ask that you write me at bniester@gmail.com Gino is here and I’m going Read More »
