Good to have arrived in a country that takes a pride in its place and its people. For those of you unfamiliar with Bangkok, its a great city, vibrant and full of colour and places to visit. India was described in one of the Lonely Planet books as the most colourful country in the world, or pretty close to that. I beg to differ unless of course you like shades of brown. Whoever wrote that article must have had a white stick. I would suggest that Bolivia, the West Indies and Brazil may have something to say about that, indeed many other countries as well.
Bangkok is a true international city, great place to visit, loads to see and do. The numerous air conditioned malls meet and run alongside the covered street vendors at roadside and its a blend that works. Its a pleasure wandering through the street stalls; the vendors give you no hassle so you just feel comfortable looking and buying. I have brought stacks here, replenished stuff that has been left behind, broken, damaged or worn out. The street food is also great. Didn't get the chance in India, too busy avoiding the touts and vendors seeking to make a rupee out of you.
Its cheap here as well, my hotel is a good 2 almost 3 star and is only 13 pounds a night, which is only a couple of quid more than I was paying in Delhi and believe me, there is no comparison. Bangkok is a great place to stay and plan for the next move. Picked up some great maps and have sorted the route, the first part of which takes me north east through Thailand to Laos crossing at Venetiene, then north to Luang Prabang, and then back south following the Mekong into Cambodia and onto Vietnam. There is a cycle route along the Mekong Delta which I also want to do.People I have spoken to rave about Laos and Cambodia, well the entire S.E.Asian area gets a big thumbs up. I'm having to hole up here as a typhoon is due to hit tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday, well the residue of it, still quite a lot of rain is predicted. So hopefully head out on tuesday.
Meanwhile I have given Cynth a major scrub up and checked her over after the flights; she has come out pretty well unscathed, which I feel is due in no small measure to the quality of build at Thorn. The bike is superb chaps, thank you. Also stacking up on the food. The hotel does a particularly excellent breakfast buffet. Bacon and eggs with tomato, pancakes, egg fried rice, maple syrup and ketchup on the same plate does amazing things to my tastebuds, a positive myriad of flavours! Cannot whack it and sets you up for the day. Bangkok, its great.
Bangkok is a true international city, great place to visit, loads to see and do. The numerous air conditioned malls meet and run alongside the covered street vendors at roadside and its a blend that works. Its a pleasure wandering through the street stalls; the vendors give you no hassle so you just feel comfortable looking and buying. I have brought stacks here, replenished stuff that has been left behind, broken, damaged or worn out. The street food is also great. Didn't get the chance in India, too busy avoiding the touts and vendors seeking to make a rupee out of you.
Its cheap here as well, my hotel is a good 2 almost 3 star and is only 13 pounds a night, which is only a couple of quid more than I was paying in Delhi and believe me, there is no comparison. Bangkok is a great place to stay and plan for the next move. Picked up some great maps and have sorted the route, the first part of which takes me north east through Thailand to Laos crossing at Venetiene, then north to Luang Prabang, and then back south following the Mekong into Cambodia and onto Vietnam. There is a cycle route along the Mekong Delta which I also want to do.People I have spoken to rave about Laos and Cambodia, well the entire S.E.Asian area gets a big thumbs up. I'm having to hole up here as a typhoon is due to hit tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday, well the residue of it, still quite a lot of rain is predicted. So hopefully head out on tuesday.
Meanwhile I have given Cynth a major scrub up and checked her over after the flights; she has come out pretty well unscathed, which I feel is due in no small measure to the quality of build at Thorn. The bike is superb chaps, thank you. Also stacking up on the food. The hotel does a particularly excellent breakfast buffet. Bacon and eggs with tomato, pancakes, egg fried rice, maple syrup and ketchup on the same plate does amazing things to my tastebuds, a positive myriad of flavours! Cannot whack it and sets you up for the day. Bangkok, its great.
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