bangkok

We took a boat through a canal to get to the floating market. Our driver must have known we were all thrill seekers because he would let the boat in front of us get far ahead, then he’d give ‘er the gas! Righteous!!!!

Alex and Melissa are friends that we’ve known forever from Wisconsin (Jesse and Alex started playing soccer together when they were about 7.) Alex was invited to a fancy shmancy chef gathering in Bangkok because he’s kind of a big deal 🙂 so Jesse quickly made our travel plans coincide with their itinerary. We had an absolute blast with them. We did so much in such a short period of time. This picture was taken at the Grand Palace. Incidentally, I do not own a Hawaiian shirt (not that there’s anything wrong with that) but I had to rent one because I had a tank top on and you are not allowed to show shoulder skin. The shirts are available to rent for about 1 dollar. You can not go into a temple with your legs showing or shoulders. For not planning ahead, not only was I punished by having to wear that ridiculous shirt, but it also had the added bonus of smelling like a massively stinky armpit. I still didn’t look as goofy as Jesse, though. Emerson wore my sarong to cover up her legs (apparently it didn’t matter with the boys.) I am surprised that Alex and Melissa still walked around with Jesse and me. They must really like us!

Our buddy from our Chicago days happens to be working in Bangkok now. The first night we got in, we met up with him and all Lennon could talk about was playing a game of UNO with Micheal. Mission accomplished. We played while having some drinks and listening to a band that was like a Saturday Night Live skit about lounge singers. It was great! He also took us to Terminal 21, which is an amazing food court where you can get whatever you want for incredibly cheap and the food is so good! Fruitshakes, noodle soups, curry. Everything is so fresh, spicy and healthy.