Hello all, this is Christa here! Well, we finally made it to Bangkok after 24 hours of traveling. Although the flight was extremely long, we felt like we were flying first class... Korean air is amazing!
Uncle Chris and cousin Tiffany (aka Tip) met us and took us straight to their estate on the outskirts of Bangkok. Next day we woke up and had an unusual but delicious feast of curry beef for breakfast. Michel surprisingly cleared his plate :)
Chris took us to see the private all-boys school where he teaches, which is nicer than ANY school or college I've seen in the U.S.. After that we exchanged our currency and left the bank feeling like millionaires with 33,000 ($1000 US) Baht in our pockets. Next we took a tuk-tuk (SO cute!!!) to the Royal Palace. We saw the emerald Buddha, multiple temples and shrines all covered in gold and ornate jewels. Words can't describe how beautiful it was!
Next we walked the streets of vendors and made our way to the largest reclining Buddha in the world at Wat Pho. It was big...really big.
Tip took us to lunch a small local restaurant where we had pork and egg noodles covered in something delicious. Michel loved it, another surprise! All three of us ate for the equivalent of $2.90.
After a satisfying lunch, we took the ferry across the river and a mini bus* the rest of the way home.
Our damage done for the day for both Mikey and I... including all food, transportation and admission fees was... 900 Baht ($26.30 US). I could get used to this!
*Minibus: An old school Toyota pick-up with benches in the back.
PS. Its HOTTTT but humid, which is nice.
PSS. PLEASE CHECK THE FLICKR FOR PICTURES!
6 comments:
Hi Christa and Mikey! Wow all of that gold is impressive! Great pics Mikey, Love the picture with Tip! Christa you are a great writer, looks like you are having a blast already! Way to go Mikey trying all of that Thai food! Give our love to our family there. Love you both, Mom
Hey Kids.... Looks like way too much fun. Guess you wont have to worry about running out of Baht's either. Have fun... Dad
So glad to see that you have arrived safe and sound...and apparently having a wonderful time. We enjoyed all the pictures and look forward to more. Knew you'd like that car Christa. You like anything tiny. It would save gas. Can you pack one with your carry-on. Would be worth the extra fee for a second bag. Keep us posted, Love you Momma K
I need a lesson on how to use this thing. Why am I anonymous when I wrote my name? Computers and I just don't speak the same language. Oh well, Momma K
Good Morning!
The pictures look GREAT!, and such good journal entries! Sounds like you've got a lot to discover, and that you have plans to do that already. I V-chatted with Uncle Chris at work; he showed me where you guys are planning to go next week. Take lots of pictures we want Mom to want to go there; I sure do!
You look like the Land of Smiles has affected you in a smiling manner; keep 'em coming, it's fun to read up on your travels.
Love you both, GOD Bless,and keep your Thai body guard close at hand (Tip that is.)
More soon,
Papa T.
Good morning from Thailand!
Glad you all like our fair Kingdom. Christa and Mike seem to be recovering nicely from the long flight. First day out and already they have a few major sights under their belts and a couple of Thai meals, to boot! We'll do our best to keep those "Yim Siam" on their faces till they reach home.
Love to family and friends back home and hey! Happy Fourth of July!!! :)
Uncle Chris & Aunt Sue
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