After 2 weeks of cityscape I felt the need for open space. A frolic in Suan Lumphini park brought a gentle smile but I what I longed for probably had something to do with my diet. Fish – more species and tastes I could possibly name and all swimming happily around in my belly… fresh, salted, curried and spoonful after spoonful of fish sauce swimming with chili on every dish imaginable!
I needed to see water, any water and the closest was the river Chao Phraya, winding its way through the centre of Bangkok. A ferry ride north from Saphan Taksin was a joy and I could have been relaxing to the gentle rock of a hammock in the backyard at home!
To start the day on the Bikram mat was great, to finish it with new friends, river side at Banglamphoo was even better.
Hey Matt!
My recommendation for seeing the real Bangkok: rent one of those long boats (with a driver, of course) and go around the canals. There you can see all the houses on stilts – it’s cheap and really great. I took one from a place opposite the Temple of the Dawn (on the other side of the river).
Lots of luv from cold Cologne!xxxxx
Hey Dagi, thanks for the tip, I’m taking the long boat on the canals on Friday. Should be awesome!