Bangkok as seen from the skies...
[Left] Highways and waterways all seem to be placed so that they head directly into the heart of Bangkok. [Right] Even though the sun had just popped up after one of the daily monsoon rains, we could still see the outlines of downtown.
Yes, indeed! I am now back in Thailand after a short hiatus to several other Asian regions... return to greatness is not exaggerated... wonderful weather, tasty food, excellent shopping, and friendly people (I've talked with friendly groups of individuals of the fairer sex and was just told today by a girl at a checkout counter - in a very, very quiet voice - that I was "very handsome"). Of course, one of my favorite haunts is a place in downtown Bangkok called the "Siam Paragon". This mall has, in addition to hundreds of shops and restaurants and a theater containing Thailand's sole 3D IMAX screen, a floor that sells brand new cars. I stopped by the Lamborghini store to check out the latest stock.
Today is a national holiday in Thailand! Without work, I slept in a bit before heading downtown Bangkok via the BTS (Bangkok Transit System)... basically, the skytrain - a train that goes above-ground on an elevated track. The MTR goes underground, basically a subway (or the "L" if you're from Chicago). After making various stops at some of my favorite haunts, I grabbed a nice dinner and some snacks before heading back to my place to post this update! I'll try to update more frequently in the future, but believe me, hopping around from place to place can be very exhausting!
[Left] Seabass with a fresh garden salad, garnished with a lemon (?). The drink is what the restaurant termed a "banana lassi" (lassi refers to the type of drink made in India, mango lassi or similar I presume). Absolutely delicious, although technically the drink is more like a Western-style smoothie. [Right] A dozen assorted Krispy Kreme donuts. Can't get too much better than a mornin' munch on a Krispy Kreme!
[Left] Highways and waterways all seem to be placed so that they head directly into the heart of Bangkok. [Right] Even though the sun had just popped up after one of the daily monsoon rains, we could still see the outlines of downtown.
Yes, indeed! I am now back in Thailand after a short hiatus to several other Asian regions... return to greatness is not exaggerated... wonderful weather, tasty food, excellent shopping, and friendly people (I've talked with friendly groups of individuals of the fairer sex and was just told today by a girl at a checkout counter - in a very, very quiet voice - that I was "very handsome"). Of course, one of my favorite haunts is a place in downtown Bangkok called the "Siam Paragon". This mall has, in addition to hundreds of shops and restaurants and a theater containing Thailand's sole 3D IMAX screen, a floor that sells brand new cars. I stopped by the Lamborghini store to check out the latest stock.
One of three three Lamborghini gallardo-style cars in currently in stock..
psst... they come in orange, yellow, and black... prolly tag in at around a cool $1,000,000 each too
psst... they come in orange, yellow, and black... prolly tag in at around a cool $1,000,000 each too
Today is a national holiday in Thailand! Without work, I slept in a bit before heading downtown Bangkok via the BTS (Bangkok Transit System)... basically, the skytrain - a train that goes above-ground on an elevated track. The MTR goes underground, basically a subway (or the "L" if you're from Chicago). After making various stops at some of my favorite haunts, I grabbed a nice dinner and some snacks before heading back to my place to post this update! I'll try to update more frequently in the future, but believe me, hopping around from place to place can be very exhausting!
[Left] Seabass with a fresh garden salad, garnished with a lemon (?). The drink is what the restaurant termed a "banana lassi" (lassi refers to the type of drink made in India, mango lassi or similar I presume). Absolutely delicious, although technically the drink is more like a Western-style smoothie. [Right] A dozen assorted Krispy Kreme donuts. Can't get too much better than a mornin' munch on a Krispy Kreme!
