Bangkok belated

We had a brief stay in Bangkok before heading off to the island of Koh Chang.  It seems like ages ago.  Here are some images and thoughts.

We stayed near the river and traveled by river taxis up and down to sight see.  Bangkok strikes us as organized, Western, clean, wide streets, the sky is relatively clean.  These are statements I never thought I would say. The contrast with Hanoi is striking.  Quieter. The people are also softer both in body and in voice.  Less hard edges.

Our first Thai meal at this little hole in the wall.  It was really great.e were i This was painted on the pedestrian bridge that went over the main road near our apartment.  We mused at the arrows because Thailand strikes us as so orderly and controlled.  This kind of instructional painting would never occur in Vietnam.A sleeping hog that we walked byView from the river taxiDon’t worry, there are Squishes.  Or in Thailand, Squishne. Wiring!WigsStreet foodStreet food galore, lots of fried itemsMy favorite kind of bagChinatown  The catfish are thriving in the Mekong river.  Global warming champion? So far we see that catfish, jelly fish, cockroaches and rats are survivors and have no problem with a changing climate.Temples, temples and more temples. Pomegratate juice.  Delicious.The reclining Buddha.  There are so many tourists that it is difficult to feel peace or a sense of spirituality when visiting these temples.  The largess is awe-inspiring and impressive.

View from our balcony