Bangkok Finality

  With the end of our time in Bangkok approaching quickly, we need to wrap up any remaining contacts encountered, as well as any cultural pictures not yet published.

Bangkok was way outside of our comfort zone, or so we thought upon our arrival. Yet, adjustment to the cultural differences here were not as difficult as envisioned, in part due to the politeness and friendliness of the Thai people. While we did try to learn a few basic Thai phrases, English was quite prevalent, which made it easier to get directions. The ubiquitous street venders, selling everything from various Thai foods, sandals, electronics, clothing, toys, etc.,added a flavor to our visit here that will not be soon forgotten....And we continued to meet many wonderful people from around the world.

Rilke, Jaya-Luna, and Pablo from France.

Michael from Sacramento Ca., and Charlet from Lodi, Ca.

Lilly from Germany.

Joel, Orapin, Jasmine, and Micah from Cambridge, Ma.

We met Takashi (dad), Hilomi (mom), and Sami (2 years old) at the Emporium shopping mall.

Sharzi (Iran) and PG (France) on the exercise equipment in the park down the street from our apartment.

Tsubasa (2.5 years old) feeding the pigeons in the park.

Vertz, maintenance worker also in the park.

Grace and Kathrin in Chinatown.

This wonderfully warm and friendly lady from Iran, we met on the Skytrain. Unfortunately, we misplaced her name and we apologize for that.

This line-up of lunch tables is along the street to our apartment.

A food vender along Sukhumvit road.

The first Thai alphabet stone at the National Museum.

In addition to the main river and it's various transportation systems, there are a number of smaller canals with canal water taxis.

Bangkok's version of a hardware store.

Repairing roof tiles on one of the temples.

Pizza is delivered by means of motorcycles.