Today we headed over to Chatuchak, which is the outdoor market in Bangkok. It is huge, and has several thousand vendors crammed into a dizzying maze of stalls. Each vendor specializes on one particular item: shirts, pants, necklaces, shoes, handbags, but alas, no umbrellas. You figure at least one person would figure that selling umbrellas during monsoon season would be a profitable idea!
Ever wonder where your old university texts wind up? I found a used book stall just filled with old engineering texts, including an old digital text I had during my second year. Not sure which Thai or tourist would be so inclined to buy it, but it's there for the taking!
Though it is frequented by tourists, Chatuchak has far more locals at it. For a while we got a bit lost, and stumbled onto the true 'local's section' of the market. They sold live animals, lots of fish, as well as deep fried grasshoppers and beetle grubs. Who needs Fear Factor? Just head over to the market in on a motorcycle taxi to chow down some grubs, and you've got all the thrills you need.
On the way back, we got rained on again. I couldn't have imagined Noah seeing more rain as the Ark rose up. You can intellectualize what a monsoon rain is like, but until you've experienced it, you can't really know. But to simulate: Go to your shower, turn it full blast to lukewarm, then jump in and stand there for an hour. For good measure, have someone throw some extra buckets of water on you sporadically.... that'll be a good start.
After that, we went out for dinner and are now updating our blog. Typing this sentence. And now this one. You get the idea....
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Glad to hear you made it there okay. Good blogging!
Lucky you for being able to get some sleep that close to Khao San.
I'm surprised about the umbrellas. They are usually all over in street stalls. Maybe they've sold out! Try walking down Rambutri during the day, but parallel to Khao San.
I'm not much of a fan of Suan Lum either. Chatuchuk certainly seems more authentic doesn't it?
Haven't succumbed to a massage yet hey? I figure your feet must be getting a bit sore by now! There are some good places on Rambutri near Lamphu House.
Have a wonderful time.
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