Bangkok - where it all begins...

Trip Start Dec 28, 2005

Trip End Sep 01, 2006

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Flag of Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
Monday, January 2, 2006

Bangkok - neon lights, extreme smells, food everywhere, dogs everywhere(!)- some cute, some not so - plus one with a nappy(?), crazy driving and I'm talking woman on back of bike just holding a baby whilst driver speeds down incredibly busy roads, lots of weird and wonderful things for cheap on Khao San Road and lots of massage parlours.

Arrived with Caz on 29th Dec - room was pretty dingy but clean so it does the job plus it's super cheap. Indulged in 2 massages - one traditional and one oil. The traditional one was very painful and a bit bizarre - the lady was literally balancing on me at one point - includes lots of kneading, stretching, hitting and pulling but strangely enjoyable, well, at times, a manicure, pedicure and a facial (facial was wonderful - all kinds of lotions and potions - until the point they put needles in our faces - not so good! Luckily a cucumber mask followed to ease the pain!)

Met some nice people and had a good night out - would recommend Gullivers on the corner of Khao San Road. Food is good - have tried a few Thai dishes, although I have to admit it is hard to get used to it at all meal times, so I have opted for pasta on a couple of occasions. I'm missing sandwiches - they don't seem to exist here!!

Unfortunately I have no exciting New Year's Eve stories because I was throwing up during the day - wandered out literally for midnight so I wasn't alone but then went back to bed. Thankfully I got better quickly so back on track now. Left Bangkok on the 2nd January.