We had one last border crossing to do with the tour group- that our first local guide had named as the Sticky Rice Family. We drove from Siam Reap to Bangkok. It took most of the day. We did stop for lunch as well as the border probably took about an hour.
When we arrived in Bangkok there was enough time to check out the roof top pool before going out for the final Final Dinner. Our guide showed us the street market that is just crazy in Chinatown. Vendors just pop up everywhere. Some set up little tables along the curb.
After a tasty dinner we took a tuktuk to Khao San Road, which is basically a party street. Dozens of bars lining the street. Each with a massive sound system. Each blasting different songs. And people trying to sell you everything under the sun (including scorpions on a stick) while you have a drink.
We didn’t stay long.
The next morning the group began to break up as more and more people headed home. I slept in and then wandered the market with a friend and got some street food. We had Bao and Goyza that were amazing. And a Thai tea latte from a vending machine which was delicious. We also visited the golden Buddha- the worlds largest pure gold Buddha at 5.5 tons.
The next day I booked a tour. We started at the floating markets. Thailand built a series of canals connecting two major rivers and now there are markets lining the edges. We got to take a boat up and down the shops. And order drinks from a passing boat.
There was also a couple stops to the royal palace and more temples. We saw a huge reclining Buddha and the emerald Buddha (which is actually jade.)
I finished my day by going to the Icon Siam mall. Which is swanky. Filled with high end luxury stores of all types. And a crowd of girls screaming towards the Bulgari store. Though I never found out who they were screaming at.
My last day before the new tour involved more relaxing by the pool, having lunch at a Michelin Plate rated noodle stand, and trying to cram all my stuff back into my bag before the next flight.
Hopefully the next group will get on as well as the last. Either way I am looking forward to the beaches of southern Thailand!!
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