Nope, we did not see Pennywise in Bangkok, but we did float when we were in Thailand. Once again, once more this is a late post about my trip to Thailand more than a month ago. So, before I totally forget the things that happened, here we gooooo!
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| THIS IS GOLD |
Anyway, moving on...
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| Ah, yes ate? |
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| Imagine being stuck there and you need to pee soooo bad! |
Aside from the usual souvenir and food, you'll also see some bizarre stuff, like a photo opportunity with a huge-ass python, and a little baby tarsier, for a hundred baht. As much as I like tarsiers, I passed the opportunity for a photo, because just an FYI to everyone, tarsiers are EXTREMELY (ok maybe not THAT extreme) sensitive, and it is frowned upon to touch them because it may stress them so much that they'll die. As for the python, you ask? C'mon you don't have to pay to have a selfie with a fake friend 🐍🐍🐍🐍
After the floating market, we then proceed to have lunch in a ferry- which I forgot to take photos because of extreme hunger. Then after the ferry, we proceed with the semi-main event: The Grand Palace.
Here's the thing, if you wanna go to the Grand Palace expect the following things:
1. You are going to walk-A LOT! If you're a part of a tour, do expect that your train, coaster, or van will park somewhere far from the main gates, as for those roughing it, your tuktuk will drop you about a kilometer away from the gate itself. From what I remember the reason why all automobiles are not allowed to be near the vicinity is because of the on-going burial rites of the King. With that, please leave your heels behind, and succumb to the comforts of a good pair of slip-ons, since you'll be required to take off your shoes upon entrance to the temples.
2. DRESS MODESTLY! This one is a must, unless you wouldn't mind missing out on the beauty of the temples. They are very strict! You see, it's common courtesy to dress appropriately in religious places, so be respectful and wear something less revealing. To help you, here are some of the clothes you shouldn't wear:
👚 Sleeveless tops (anything that shows your bare arms), Over-the-shoulder tops, mid-riff baring blouses and the like.
👕 Basketball jerseys (Why would you even???) and the like. For Women:👖 For Women: Shorts, Short skirts above the middle of your calf, tights, leggings, denim pants, ripped jeans, and the like
👖 For Men: Shorts, Denim pants, ripped jeans and the like.
3. BRING A PASHMINA if you're unsure whether you are wearing something inappropriate, cover up with your pashmina or scarf.
4. Be prepared with a photo of your passport. The security sometimes check it, so just be prepared.
5. You are not allowed to seat on the ledges, or better yet be mindful where you seat, unless you wouldn't mind paying a 2,000 baht fine.
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| Hmmm yes? |
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| You can crop me out if you wanna focus on the beauty of the palace ahahaha! |
But before we go to the main event of this day, we headed first to MBK Shopping center, to well, shop hahaha! For those who know me well, it's not a surprise that I went to this particular place in MBK:
At the top level of the MBK Dept. Store, Tokyu, I found the small mecca of pens. Some pens in Tokyu are available even in Manila, then there are some where I have to order abroad. One particular item was the Pentel Fude touch pens, which I am currently addicted to. Oh I should have bought more!
Aside from pens and stationery, MBK houses a lot of shops selling food, clothes, accessories, jewelries, and everything else you could imagine. One tip I got from my co-worker was to buy sweet tamarinds here in bulk, since it's more affordable here than in Chatuchak-hell yeah, she is right.
Moving forward, after being given an hour to throw cash on senseless stuff in MBK, we now proceed to the main event: Chao Phraya cruise. Before you get to hop in the cruise, you'll enter first a mall with amazing art galleries on its top floors, so if you feel like adding an avant garde piece, wander the halls of the malls before you ride the cruise.
Here's the thing, I hate riding boats. When I was a kid, I had a horrible memory when I rode the ferry called Super Cat going to Puerto Galera, and from then on I never wanted to ride boats again. I remember when I woke up that day, I was dreading about the activities, which most has something to do with water transportation! But then again, it all turned out fine, since all the boat rides promised one thing: Food! By the way, the cruise has an amazing buffet in it where you get to stuff your face for 2 hours while you cruise the Chao Praya river.
This day was a great one, I must say. It made me change my mind about the thought that I wouldn't want to go back to Bangkok-now I wanna go back! Hahaha!
Love, Always
Nicole.
P.S.
This day was a great one, I must say. It made me change my mind about the thought that I wouldn't want to go back to Bangkok-now I wanna go back! Hahaha!
Love, Always
Nicole.
P.S.
