Bangkok, Thailand

Hooray for half empty flights! Not that I slept that well, but I did get to stretch out for a few Zzz's over the 9 hour flight. We landed at the new Bangkok aorport without hitting one of the cracks that streak across a few of the runways there, and I don't think I was even looked at on my way through customs which is always nice. I got into a sexy Hot Pink taxi to arrive here at Dave's appartment. It was great turning up to a freindly face - although he did have to rush off to work, he'd left me with Pi, a Bangkok local, to entertain me for the day. And boy did she have plans for me! We headed off to Chanuchuk (JJ?) Markets - the biggest in Bangkok. They have everything there, and it made me laugh as soon as I walked in - just being hit with the smell of asian markets - kind of like stagnant water with decomposing vegetable waste - mmm, mmm - but its great. You'll be pleased to know I resisted such great temptaation n my 1st day pretty well - I only bought 1 really cool tiger print. Then we had simple but tasty lunch while sitting next to a bucket of chicken feet. And then I kind of needed a nap, and a shower - its fairly warm and sticky, but looking forward to what's next!