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Location Date Sun, 22 August 2010 1282457350 Thu, 12 August 2010
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Greetings from Bangkok,
Hope everyone is well, I made it! After having to return home twice on my way to London for different reasons I was beginning to doubt whether I would actually make it! Add that on top of the apprehension I had and just the general feeling of almost being physically sick I was starting to question whether going round the world was a good idea.... Luckily once I got to Heathrow that had all gone and I was back to being excited Sanj!
I got through security with minimum fuss and was hoping to get upgraded but that failed to materialise so I ended up being sat next to a middle ages Australian woman who kept kicking and elbowing me each time she moved, just as I was about to dose off and get some much needed sleep.
I did manage to get some periods of sleep but I was wide awake when I landed in Bangkok and I was surprised at how nice the airport was, especially when straight after leaving the plane the humidity hit me. Thankfully the terminal had a/c and I got through that with minimum fuss and also got a taxi straight away.
I had a really friendly driver called Mr Nattawul, he was very chatty, the only problem was his english was about as good as my thai, so we had some communication problems, but we managed to get our points across in the end. It was the Queen of Thailand's birthday today so he was telling me all about that, and showed me different events as we drove past. He told me she was 78, and I have to say she looks really good for someone who's 78! The first lesson I learnt from my travels is that I needed to learn some Thai!
We finally found the guesthouse I was staying in, which is just off Khao San Road, as soon as we reached it I saw the masses of backpackers. I settled into my room which was very simple, but clean and had a/c which was the most important thing. I decided to wander round the local area, but before leaving I decided to learn some Thai phrases that I got off my Thai language app on my Ipod.
As soon as I walked out I saw a Subway and it wasn't long before I saw the familiar golden arches of Maccies and a bit further on the Burger King sign! I decided I needed to buy some flip flops as my feet were roasting and when about trying to negotiate a deal with a street vendor for 2 pairs of fake Havianas, I managed to get them down to 300 baht, which I was told was a good deal but I'm sure that guy tells all his customers that. The people here are all very friendly.
After a bit of wandering around I decided to grab some food in a Thai cafe/restaurant and went for Thai Green Curry (original I know) but it was very nice, as was the beer which cooled me down, although I do feel a little bit tipsy after it!! After more wandering I decided to go to an internet cafe which i where I am now....
Plan for tonight is to plan my next few days in Thailand and then how I'm gonna get to Chiang Mia on Sunday.
That's all for now, been a pretty eventful 24 hours or so, I havent been able to put any photos up because I'm not sure if I can from here, and also I've only taken a few....
Right I better go do some planning, so until next time take care!!
- comments
Trident Come back Sanjeev - we miss you!!!
Kev It's been less than 24 hours and the Trident already miss Sanjeev - typical B-Arse-loners
Jinks Glad you arrived there safely Sanj, we've had a very long drive to Loch Lomond (with your mum) and now in hotel room overlooking the lovely view of the loch. A nice start to your adventure journey..look forward to hearing more of what you get up too...
Suki Pleased your there safe and sound. The Thai Green Curry is making me feel really hungry! Miss you but really excited for you x
Baasit Sounds like it's going to be one hell of an adventure boy. Keep the blogs up as they make excellent toilet literature!! Missing you man!
Matt Damon Hey roomie! Glad your their safe and are already making friends with the natives. Maybe your not as socially inept as we all thought. What an amazing feat to be ordering dough balls at your local Pizzeria on the Friday to ordering a Thai Green Curry on the Thursday on the other side of the globe. Well and Truly a Great Success! MD XX
Vishal Glad to hear you made it out there and seems like you are settling in well! Have fun. Remember four important words.... Jean Claude Van Damme
Ranj Sanj da Man (and your going around the world)....you take care big boy, shame you didn't sit next to........ :O)You're not alone, we're all kind of exploring the world with you, but unfortunately it's only through your eyes and your blog etc, …...it’s rubbish in England, it’s been raining all day, Old Orleans no longer allow bookings of more than 6 on match days and no discount, what will we do?!?!
Sanj global Thanks everyone! Trident don't worry I'm spreading the word international!! Thanks matt Damon for your kind words.... Bas I'm glad ur reading these blogs on the toilet, makes me feel special!! I'm watching footy in a bar, they have free wi-fi but they are a bit pushy so may leave in a bit as the 3pm games are rubbish! Anyway I'll write something soon, take it easy Sanj
Ad Dude what else did you get up to in Bangkok???
Trident Sanj - it's Kev pretending to be the Trident really. I posted it so that we can start our blog wars. The Trident don't really miss you except for Raich who is really bored at the moment and I think he will go crazy if you don't return sooner!!! Anyway keep on enjoying Thailand and get ready for La Liga!!!
Bokka Sanj! Hope you made it to Chiang Mai.... but also hope you made it to Patpong before leaving Bangkok. I hear the ping pong in Patpong is def worth seeing! ;-) Really jealous but can't wait to hear more. Take care kid... Bokka
Jason Statham (Derbyshire!!) Sanj, where are you?????? Still waiting for more blog updates. Hope you made it ok to Chiang Mai. Remember to avoid the 'Big Trouble in Thailand' area!
Sly Stallone Hey aaa yo aaaa sanj I think aaa that its pretty awesome what youre aaaa what youre doing. Hope your looking after aaa yourself and if you find yourself in a jungle aaa let me know....adriannnnn!x
Dog D**k im a mess without your support. my life is slowly but surely spinning out of control.