so we had planned to spend 3 nights in Bangkok but saw it all in a day and headed out after 2 days. Actually did not see much, toured a few Buddhas and temples and wandered Khao San Rd (the backpacker hangout). Bangkok is big, crowded and traffic is a nightmare with the related pollution. We did take a water taxi when we could, which was much better.
On Khao San we stopped for lunch and a couple of beer, ended up chatting with a Scot and a Brit. Booth agreed Bangkok was difficult but that it was a great place once you get used to it. Maybe we will stop again on our way back south.
On a related note, the Brit and the Scot both agreed on a number of things about the Welsh - something about Wellies, sheep and electric fences??
this morning (Friday) did a 6 1/2 hour bus ride to Sukothai, which is the ancient capital and has a lot of ruins. It is a small city (40,000) so a little calmer. We plan to spend 2 days/3 nights and then up to Chang Mai.
the scenery from the bus was nice - rice paddies, a few cities, etc. buit is pretty flat - makes Saskatchewan look like the Rockies. met a very nice man on the bus so that helped the trip go by.
hope everyone is doing well!
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