Thursday, September 3, 2009

Bangkok day 3

couldn't sleep as i was still pretty jet lagged but gave me opportunity to plan trip a bit better. Money biggest worry but getting all stressed over just a few quid!! Went back to Tuk Tuk man for another 10bt ride but he wanted to drag me to the TAT tourist office where he earns a hefty commission on sales but i reckon they're a rip off. Went to train station to look at train times. Went in metered air-conditioned taxi which turned out to be cheaper then the awful tuk tuks where your subject to Bangkok's pollution. Journey took forever as traffic appalling. Ended up booking a sleeper train friday evening from ayuthayya to Chang mai which is a 13 hour journey. I'm getting the early train to Ayuthayya tomorrow morning which will give me a day to see the ruins. Getting fed up with tuk tuk men, suit sellers and people dragging me into the TAT offices but i'll manage. I'm definitely the youngest person traveling i've seen yet though. Got a water taxi back from station which was infinitely better, faster less polluted with a nice breeze. Saw lots of buddha satues in Wat Po amongst other things. Went for a swim on the roof top hotel pool. Only place i've found to escape the noise, pollution, heat and most of teh tuk tuks!!! Bangkok would be an awesome place to spend a few days in a group as lots to do. Looking forward to leaving though.

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