Thailand (day 1)
Taking a shuttle bus from my plane to customs. I can’t believe I’m actually here! As i stand in line i watch people getting pulled to the side for not filling out there forms properly...wait forms? I don’t have one of those! I step aside the line quickly as I scram to put my information in on this tiny sheet and rejoin the line. As I get closer 3 officers rush over to a young girl who was taking a video of her surroundings, they snatch her phone and delete said video with the quickness. Clearly no photos allowed. I’m in front of the officer, sweating, hopping I filled everything out correctly because the last thing I want is to get arrested in a foreign country. He take my photo hands me my passport and tells me to leave. I get pass this checkpoint and head straight to baggage claim, I have no idea which carousel is mine so I ask someone. She instructs me to carousel 12 and I speed walk to grab my bags and get out of this airport as quickly as possible.
You can exchange money and buy SIM cards inside the airport if needed
Finally I’ve arrived to my airbnb, fling my bags to the side and begin to unwind .This lukewarm shower doesn’t bother me at all, after I’m done its straight to sleep.
Day one in Thailand was...overwhelming, in a good way of course.
I’m out the house by 9:30 and the objective today is the floating market.
First, catch a ride on the subway, which is very similar to that of New York, all stops are announced in English so that makes it a bit easier. Next I ended up taking a TUTU (which is motorized bicycle with a two seat carrier in the back). I felt completely unsafe, Thai traffic is crazy and the driving is even crazier. We then ordered a taxi to the port from which we caught a Ferry. The ferry ride was beautiful. I was able to see multiple temples, tourist areas, and great architecture. Also taking the ferry seems to be normal part of transportation here. Once I got off the ferry there were restaurants and clothing stores and of course street food! But I cant eat yet, my first meal is saved for the floating market.
After waiting for about 30 minutes for a grab taxi I’m finally on my way.
The entrance to the floating market is lined with colorful flowers and plants from different vendors, you then are surrounded by amazing Thai desserts and hot snacks. Everything is cooked right then and there so that you can stop and see how these dishes are made. At the back end of the floating market there are boats along the river side with varies menus of an array of dishes.
As you get situated in your eating area you must take off your shoes. Tbh I’m not entirely sure why but the goal always is to be respectful. I ordered salt fish with a side salad and freshly squeezed dragon fruit smoothie. The elder lady is making my meal while floating in her tiny boat with a coal lit grill and fish swimming around her. Everything was so simple yet fresh, flavorful and delicious I didn’t want to be full. After my main course I grabbed a few desserts. One was the local pancake that is topped with egg yoke and coconut, I’ve seen it all over instagram and the internet being raved as a must have...it was truly not my favorite. Another dessert was the famous mango sticky rice, i love it, who knew something so simple could be so enjoyable.
The remainder of the day is spent traveling back and walking around the mall. Hundreds of stalls and salesmen trying to catch your attention, there are so many floors you’ll need an entire day dedicated to even remotely buying one item. I’ll save shopping for another day, time to head home and relax.
You can exchange money and buy SIM cards inside the airport if needed
Finally I’ve arrived to my airbnb, fling my bags to the side and begin to unwind .This lukewarm shower doesn’t bother me at all, after I’m done its straight to sleep.
Day one in Thailand was...overwhelming, in a good way of course.
I’m out the house by 9:30 and the objective today is the floating market.
First, catch a ride on the subway, which is very similar to that of New York, all stops are announced in English so that makes it a bit easier. Next I ended up taking a TUTU (which is motorized bicycle with a two seat carrier in the back). I felt completely unsafe, Thai traffic is crazy and the driving is even crazier. We then ordered a taxi to the port from which we caught a Ferry. The ferry ride was beautiful. I was able to see multiple temples, tourist areas, and great architecture. Also taking the ferry seems to be normal part of transportation here. Once I got off the ferry there were restaurants and clothing stores and of course street food! But I cant eat yet, my first meal is saved for the floating market.
After waiting for about 30 minutes for a grab taxi I’m finally on my way.
The entrance to the floating market is lined with colorful flowers and plants from different vendors, you then are surrounded by amazing Thai desserts and hot snacks. Everything is cooked right then and there so that you can stop and see how these dishes are made. At the back end of the floating market there are boats along the river side with varies menus of an array of dishes.
As you get situated in your eating area you must take off your shoes. Tbh I’m not entirely sure why but the goal always is to be respectful. I ordered salt fish with a side salad and freshly squeezed dragon fruit smoothie. The elder lady is making my meal while floating in her tiny boat with a coal lit grill and fish swimming around her. Everything was so simple yet fresh, flavorful and delicious I didn’t want to be full. After my main course I grabbed a few desserts. One was the local pancake that is topped with egg yoke and coconut, I’ve seen it all over instagram and the internet being raved as a must have...it was truly not my favorite. Another dessert was the famous mango sticky rice, i love it, who knew something so simple could be so enjoyable.
The remainder of the day is spent traveling back and walking around the mall. Hundreds of stalls and salesmen trying to catch your attention, there are so many floors you’ll need an entire day dedicated to even remotely buying one item. I’ll save shopping for another day, time to head home and relax.